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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.
B.C. premier asks for prayers for MLA Joan Phillip, saying she is ‘very ill’
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says New Democrat member of the legislature Joan Phillip is “very ill” and…
Drones and laser strikes big problem at Kelowna airport: RCMP
“(The) misuse of lasers or drones near aircraft puts lives at risk."
Carney says the U.S. can’t dictate the terms of trade talks ahead of CUSMA review
OTTAWA — Canada will not make any more concessions to the United States ahead of negotiations on the continental trade…
iN PHOTOS: Indigenous owned, Mexican inspired café launches in West Kelowna
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“We’re just a proud Indigenous owned and operated café, built on our Indigenous values right from roasting our beans to the atmosphere created with intention, connection and sharing stories, it all goes together."
B.C. tourists smile at Mexico pyramid. Behind them, a gunman, moments before killing
It looks like a typical tourist photo, as British Columbia woman Barbara Welsh and her friends smile near the foot…
Kamloops school district fails to block FOI request, again
The school district argued it's part of a failed effort to "uncover a conspiracy of unlawful tendering and procurement practices."
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."
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…
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…
June 12 2026 05:02 PM
Historic World Cup match at Toronto Stadium ‘the best moment’ for soccer fans
TORONTO — The historic first FIFA World Cup match on Canadian soil saw thousands of…
June 12 2026 05:01 PM
World Cup fans bring energy to Vancouver amphitheatre
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s big moment on the World Cup stage was still a day away,…
June 12 2026 04:46 PM
Away from Toronto Stadium, fans celebrate Canada’s ‘historic’ World Cup game
At watch parties on opposite sides of Toronto, soccer fans cheered in turn for Bosnia-Herzegovina…
June 12 2026 05:02 PM
Gene Shalit, longtime ‘Today’ show movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, dies at 100
NEW YORK (AP) — Gene Shalit, a movie critic and arts reporter for the “Today”…
June 12 2026 05:00 PM
Pope Leo XIV’s flight home from Spain was grounded so the king came to his aid
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, Spain (AP) — Even popes have travel delays. Lucky for Pope…
June 12 2026 04:56 PM
US ready for co-hosts’ final World Cup opener against Paraguay before a raucous SoCal crowd
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. is ready to face Paraguay on Friday night to…
World Cup fans bring energy to Vancouver amphitheatre
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s big moment on the World Cup stage was still a day away,…
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…
Gene Shalit, longtime ‘Today’ show movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, dies at 100
NEW YORK (AP) — Gene Shalit, a movie critic and arts reporter for the “Today”…
`Inside the NBA’ making the most of its 1st appearance in the finals
Ernie Johnson has seen many iconic moments in 34 years as host of “Inside the…
June 12 2026 05:02 PM
Historic World Cup match at Toronto Stadium ‘the best moment’ for soccer fans
TORONTO — The historic first FIFA World Cup match on Canadian soil saw thousands of…
June 12 2026 05:01 PM
Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond calls on the Big 12 to suspend Brendan Sorsby in Texas Tech saga
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond called on the Big 12 Conference…
June 12 2026 05:01 PM
World Cup fans bring energy to Vancouver amphitheatre
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s big moment on the World Cup stage was still a day away,…
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