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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.
Overlapping claims are behind protests from First Nations against two treaties
VICTORIA — A coalition of First Nations say they are prepared to block major projects and take legal action if…
Thompson-Okanagan teams join new BC junior hockey league
“We continue to take measured and thoughtful steps to build our junior hockey pathways in B.C."
US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. forces have boarded an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia, the…
iN PHOTOS: Spring animal babies on farms in Okanagan, Kamloops
The babies can be seen keeping close to their moms and suckling milk, creating adorable moments.
Coquihalla closed after semi fire starts wildfire, causes toxic spill
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The Coquihalla Highway between Merritt and Hope is currently closed.
AFN chief asks UN to support First Nations’ opposition to B.C. Indigenous law change
OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling on the United Nations to condemn the…
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."
‘Out of luck’: Strychnine arrives late for Alberta and Saskatchewan farmers
The first window of time for farmers in Alberta and Saskatchewan to obtain strychnine to…
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 13 2026 06:01 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 06:30 AM
A dream day for New York fans with Knicks on the road to clinch and Brazil vs. Morocco in World Cup
NEW YORK (AP) — If there is a saving grace from the bedlam that is…
June 13 2026 06:00 AM
Inside the crowd drawn to Trump’s unusual UFC fight night at the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — One by one, the burly mixed martial arts fighters made their entrance…
June 13 2026 05:30 AM
What we know about a possible deal to end the Iran war
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The United States and Iran appear close to a deal…
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…
‘Out of luck’: Strychnine arrives late for Alberta and Saskatchewan farmers
The first window of time for farmers in Alberta and Saskatchewan to obtain strychnine to…
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 06:30 AM
A dream day for New York fans with Knicks on the road to clinch and Brazil vs. Morocco in World Cup
NEW YORK (AP) — If there is a saving grace from the bedlam that is…
June 13 2026 06:15 AM
US OPEN ’26: Facts and figures for the 126th championship
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — A brief look at the U.S. Open (all times EDT): Event:…
June 13 2026 06:00 AM
Inside the crowd drawn to Trump’s unusual UFC fight night at the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — One by one, the burly mixed martial arts fighters made their entrance…
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June 11 2026 08:00 PM
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