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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.
Penticton councillor calls for another supportive housing audit
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It's pitched as a follow-up to a 2022 audit that examined the progress of three supportive housing sites in Penticton.
Some BC Conservatives interested in campaign to recall controversial Okanagan MLA
"We've been told by many of them that they really do want Tara Armstrong to be recalled."
Gunman shoots several tourists at historic pyramids in Mexico, killing a Canadian
MEXICO CITY (AP) — An armed man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids opened fire on tourists Monday,…
Eby ‘moving forward’ with First Nations after latest climbdown on Indigenous law
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said that “moving forward together” with First Nations leaders is now his top…
iN NUMBERS: The state of spectator sports in Kamloops, Okanagan
Which sport should have a pro team in the BC Interior?
The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here’s how to spot it
NEW YORK (AP) — This year’s Lyrid meteor shower is getting a boost thanks to a dim crescent moon. Skywatchers…
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
iNhome
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 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 12 2026 09:00 PM
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…
June 12 2026 08:31 PM
The Latest on Canada’s opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 World Cup. All times Eastern: 11:35 p.m.…
June 12 2026 09:45 PM
US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun’s 2 goals
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Folarin Balogun fired his second goal into the top far corner…
June 12 2026 09:31 PM
Trump’s name poised to be removed from Kennedy Center after court denies last-minute move to keep it
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center was running out of options Friday evening to keep…
June 12 2026 09:30 PM
Roaring crowds in stars and stripes show up for the US team, and soccer’s moment in their country
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — It was a stadium like any other, packed with American sports…
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…
Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery won’t harm competition, consumers, DOJ says
An investigation by the U.S. Justice Department into Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros.…
Trump’s name poised to be removed from Kennedy Center after court denies last-minute move to keep it
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center was running out of options Friday evening to keep…
How Americans celebrated the bicentennial – with fireworks, a Freedom Train and Farrah
WASHINGTON (AP) — In 1976’s “ Rocky,” heavyweight champion Apollo Creed arrives for the title…
June 12 2026 09:45 PM
US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun’s 2 goals
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Folarin Balogun fired his second goal into the top far corner…
June 12 2026 09:30 PM
Awe’s clutch block leads Alouettes past Argonauts 37-30 in home opener
MONTREAL — Davis Alexander was carving up the Toronto defence and Tyson Philpot was making…
June 12 2026 09:30 PM
Folarin Balogun, who could have played for England or Nigeria, scores 2 for US in World Cup debut
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Folarin Balogun could have played for any one of three countries.…
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June 11 2026 08:00 PM
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