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June 15 2026 04:00 AM
‘Labour of love’: New app to help you explore Okanagan wineries
iNwine
"It's not like we slapped it together on a weekend... this has been a lot of work.”
Carney calls for resumption of shipping during Strait of Hormuz talks
OTTAWA — Canada welcomes efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stands with Persian Gulf states hit by strikes…
Merritt man caught doing 208 km/h on Coquihalla in lifted pickup
iNwheels
“No vehicles are safe at those speeds on public roads, but a heavy truck that is high off the ground is even more unstable than other traffic.”
Kelowna gets to ‘opt-out’ of restrictive provincial regulations on short-term rentals
iNhome
Kelowna was the only municipality to apply to opt-out of the short-term rental regulations.
‘Extraordinary’: Back on Earth, Jeremy Hansen describes his long journey in space
HOUSTON — When Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen first floated to the window after the Orion capsule’s bone-rattling launch into space…
Kamloops Search and Rescue save dirt biker who nearly fell off a cliff
iNwheels
“Without the police medic’s intervention, the outcome for the injured rider could have been much different.”
Federal Liberals’ promised one-time affordability benefit coming June 5
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals’ one-time payment that aims to help families struggling with the high cost of living will…
Central Okanagan shotgun club wants to attract young people to skeet shooting
“It's like a bunch of guys going out golfing, except it's different equipment.”
Armstrong strata ignored second-hand smoke complaints; it now owes tenant $4,000
The Strata blamed repeat offenders, but the Tribunal found it was a failure of its governance.
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians support banning crypto ATMs over links to crime
The majority of British Columbians are on board with the ban, especially since the province has already outlawed cryptocurrency mining.
What’s the deal with Kelowna’s roller disco fever
iNwheels
“It's this great feeling of freedom, just being able to cruise around on the wheels."
Popular YouTube fisherman responds to runaway campfire at lake near Kamloops
"We have beautiful resources to protect."
‘He was a warrior’: Brother of Penticton MMA fighter killed by a bear looking for answers
Hrishikesh Koloth came to Penticton from India to pursue his dream of being a professional MMA fighter, but he was killed by a bear while on the job in Saskatchewan.
‘Labour of love’: New app to help you explore Okanagan wineries
"It's not like we slapped it together on a weekend... this has been a lot of work.”
Landlord hasn’t paid the mortgage? Know your tenant rights in event of power of sale
You held up your end of the bargain and paid your rent on time — only to learn your landlord failed to keep up with mortgage payments and the home may need to be sold. Panic sets in, as you...
Six people remain in hospital after rural Ontario crash killed five kids
Six people remained in hospital Sunday following a rural Ontario crash that killed five children on Friday, police say.Investigators say an infant, the children's parents and two older adults believed to be the children's grandparents were among those hurt after...
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 is asked to meet and exceed water restrictions as temperatures soar
VICTORIA — New figures show residents in Greater Vancouver are meeting targets to keep water…
June 15 2026 03:01 AM
Carney heading to France for G7 summit as Trump says agreement reached with Iran
Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Evian-les-Bains in France for the G7 summit, a…
June 15 2026 01:15 AM
In the news today: G7 summit, privacy bill, OPP funeral set, ‘Canes win Stanley Cup
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
June 15 2026 01:00 AM
Funeral for fallen OPP officer Tarun Bali set to take place this week
MISSISSAUGA — The funeral for Ontario Provincial Police Const. Tarun Bali, who was killed last…
June 15 2026 04:30 AM
UK’s ban on Palestine Action under terror legislation was lawful, Court of Appeal says
LONDON (AP) — The British government acted lawfully when it banned the protest group Palestine…
June 15 2026 04:10 AM
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia’s state primary runoff
WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgia Republicans will finalize their picks in marquee races for U.S. Senate…
June 15 2026 04:10 AM
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Washington, DC, primary
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington, D.C., on Tuesday will hold a districtwide primary for federal and…
Ottawa to introduce privacy, clean drinking water legislation this week
OTTAWA — The federal government will introduce two major bills in the last days of…
Skydiving plane crash investigations often reveal poor maintenance and weak safety oversight
Poor maintenance is often a factor when skydiving planes crash like one did in Missouri…
Eldest son of Norway’s crown princess sentenced to 4 years in prison for rape
Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was sentenced to four…
World Cup what to know: Germany pounds Curaçao, Ivory Coast wins and star-studded Spain is healthy
Curaçao’s Livano Comenencia provided a highlight and hope for the smallest country in World Cup…
June 15 2026 03:04 AM
Braden Montgomery’s big debut part of a week that left the White Sox atop the AL Central
Braden Montgomery showed up for his big league debut and immediately became part of the…
June 15 2026 03:04 AM
Tortorella makes a case to stay after leading Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights already made one major coaching decision, and…
June 15 2026 03:04 AM
Taylor Hall-Logan Stankoven-Jackson Blake line is a big reason Carolina won the Stanley Cup
Logan Stankoven was 7 years old and Jackson Blake still 6 and on the verge…
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