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June 12 2026 04:25 PM
Salmon Arm dentist jailed for ‘abusive and demeaning’ social media posts
The judge found him in contempt of court.
A year after Lapu Lapu ramming attack, grief, anger and hope intertwine
VANCOUVER — At a South Vancouver long-term care home, Jhosie Sico has forgotten what proper sleep feels like, because she…
Expert says it’s time for Canada to amp up efforts to educate Americans on trade
HOUSTON — Piling his shopping bags into his vehicle’s trunk outside a Houston grocery store last week, Texan Herman Moreno…
Okanagan bicycle thief got bail several times during crime spree
The bicycle theft and shoplifting spree went from Salmon Arm to West Kelowna and lasted well over a year.
iN NUMBERS: Kamloops housing starts catching up to Kelowna
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Is this just a blip in the housing start stats? Time will tell.
Premier Eby says investigation into Tumbler Ridge shooting has entered final stages
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby said the police investigation into the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting is in its final stages.…
Coastal B.C. First Nation leaders go to Calgary to dissuade pipeline investors
CALGARY — A delegation of First Nations leaders from British Columbia have come to Calgary to relay a message to…
BC acupuncturist whose staff engaged in sex work to face penalty
He also stored used acupuncture needles in an overflowing jar.
High-risk BC sex offender charged with breaching long-term court order
The Parole Board said the former Kelowna man is highly deceptive.
Okanagan man has surprise encounter with grizzly bear
“He was lying there staring at me.”
OneBC switched Kamloops locations to avoid security costs but police showed up anyway
Kamloops taxpayers are on the hook for the RCMP and bylaw response to the OneBC rally at a car lot.
Vernon couple who sold house with broken furnace on the hook $5,000
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They claimed it was fine, but the new owner sued.
BC private school teacher gets 15 year ban after having relationship with former student
The student had graduated five months earlier.
BC Tree Fruits packs first cherries of the season at Oliver plant
"Thanks to our incredible team for getting us here to this milestone!”
Trump administration blocks federal homelessness funds in Los Angeles
The Trump administration has barred Los Angeles County’s main homelessness agency from accessing federal funds while it investigates the agency’s alleged “wanton mismanagement of public funds.” The move puts at risk almost $200 million that LA area service providers count...
Man charged with murder following Vancouver sidewalk crash that killed a senior
VANCOUVER — Police say a suspect who was charged with multiple counts of dangerous driving over a car-ramming attack last month in Vancouver is now facing a murder charge. Tadd Bali was charged with four counts of dangerous operation of...
FIFA lawyers demand Toronto pot shop to stop selling bong resembling World Cup trophy
TORONTO — A Toronto cannabis shop selling bongs that resemble the World Cup trophy has been given a red card from the tournament’s organizer.Cosmic Charlies co-owner Sean Kady said a law firm representing FIFA sent a letter Friday to both...
June 12 2026 12:15 PM
iN DISCUSSION: The media’s double standard on the Kamloops residential school graves
"The First Nations that sent their children to that school owe neither me nor you anything."
June 08 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: The bad penny that is George Santos
"A bad penny has a way of showing up, time and time again."
June 05 2026 10:15 AM
iN DISCUSSION: Tara Armstrong’s outsized role in BC politics
"If you’ve been reading this newsletter for any time, you know how badly I wanted to tell you this week that the campaign to recall Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream MLA Tara Armstrong was on."
Metro Vancouver outside workers going on full-scale strike starting Monday
VANCOUVER — Unionized workers in Metro Vancouver who oversee drinking water, wastewater treatment, air quality…
Man charged with murder following Vancouver sidewalk crash that killed a senior
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VANCOUVER — Police say a suspect who was charged with multiple counts of dangerous driving…
June 13 2026 03:02 AM
PM Carney in Ireland to meet with leaders, visit family’s homeland
DUBLIN — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Ireland where he will drum up business…
June 13 2026 03:00 AM
Critics say Canada’s new immigration and border law puts LGBTQ+ people in danger
OTTAWA — Earlier this week, Prime Minister Mark Carney and MPs from other political parties…
June 12 2026 09:14 PM
Two Montreal police officers suspended over racism allegations, 14 others reassigned
MONTRÉAL — Two Montreal police officers have been suspended and 14 others reassigned following allegations…
June 13 2026 03:00 AM
Woman mauled by shark off Sydney beach grabs onto a lifeguard’s paddleboard
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A 3.5-meter (11-foot) shark critically injured a woman off a popular…
June 13 2026 02:24 AM
Workers prepare to remove Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center, in photos
Workers began removing President Donald Trump’s name from the facade of the Kennedy Center, hours…
June 13 2026 01:01 AM
Workers begin removing Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center, hours after a court-ordered deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) — Workers began removing President Donald Trump’s name from the facade of the…
PM Carney in Ireland to meet with leaders, visit family’s homeland
DUBLIN — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Ireland where he will drum up business…
B.C. firm ‘over the moon’ about contract to chart Canada’s role in lunar exploration
VANCOUVER — Shaun Riddell is “over the moon” — figuratively, if not quite yet literally…
Workers begin removing Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center, hours after a court-ordered deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) — Workers began removing President Donald Trump’s name from the facade of the…
Trump’s name is still on the Kennedy Center, though officials say it will be down by noon
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s name remained on the facade of the Kennedy Center…
June 13 2026 03:01 AM
US OPEN ’26: Adam Scott in elite company playing his 100th consecutive major
Adam Scott doesn’t feel any differently now than eight years ago when he was 30…
June 13 2026 03:00 AM
World Cup arrives in Vancouver with Australia-Turkey opener at BC Place
VANCOUVER — The FIFA World Cup arrives in Vancouver tonight when Australia faces Turkey in…
June 13 2026 02:00 AM
US faces Paraguay and Canada takes on Bosnia in 2026 World Cup openers for host nations, in photos
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The United States and Canada play their first matches as hosts…
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June 11 2026 08:00 PM
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