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June 05 2026 06:00 PM
Three-month wait for Penticton councillor’s verdicts on historic sexual abuse charges
The verdicts will come more than two years after James Miller was charged.
Summer-like weather in store for Okanagan, Kamloops after showers this weekend
“Cool days and thunderstorm activity has really been what we've seen (so far) in June."
Suspension for BC teacher who called student a ‘gangster wannabe’
He accused another students of selling drugs.
Unemployment on rise in Kelowna, Kamloops as BC youth struggle to find jobs
"My community of Kelowna has the highest unemployment rate in the country, and you can feel it as it permeates through the local economy."
Arson investigation launched into massive fire at Penticton construction site
"We appreciate the patience of the evacuees and those impacted by this incident. This investigation is a priority for the detachment."
BC law targeting gangsters’ property used for teen’s e-dirt bikes in Kelowna
iNwheels
"I guess they can do it, but it is a jump to go after e-bikes for teenagers."
Big surge in Central Okanagan condo sales but still below average
iNhome
Condo sales are still below the ten-year average.
Who has ‘the meats’ in Okanagan now that Arby’s is closed?
Cold cuts stacked high on onion buns are no longer available.
Survivors from a burned Sri Lankan nursing home relocate, in photos
ANGURUWATOTA, Sri Lanka (AP) — Over a dozen people were killed in a fire at a nursing home for people with mental health conditions in western Sri Lanka, and survivors have been moved to another one nearby. This is a...
B.C. man faces 21 charges in weapons, drug bust at Vancouver home in 2024
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia man faces 21 weapon and drug possession offences after Canadian border agents discovered a cache of firearms at a Vancouver home.The Canada Border Services Agency says in a news release that Dylan James Kennedy appeared...
Pot shops have high expectations from World Cup fans, tourists
TORONTO — A week before the World Cup, a Toronto cannabis shop has already got ahold of the trophy — sort of.Cosmic Charlies is selling golden bongs that resemble the tournament's prize and are marketed as "a true hat trick:...
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."
June 01 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: America faces a choice between democracy and autocracy
"There is good reason to worry about America."
May 29 2026 11:50 AM
iN DISCUSSION: BC Conservative leadership race provides insight into former fringe party
"It looks like they are abandoning any pretext of being a home for centrist-right voters."
B.C. 911 workers issue 72-hour strike notice after months of failed talks
VANCOUVER — A union representing more than 700 emergency communications professionals in British Columbia has…
Texas company to pay B.C. First Nation $12M over 2016 tugboat spill
BELLA BELLA — A British Columbia First Nation says a Texas company has agreed to…
June 05 2026 06:01 PM
Canada temporarily blocking livestock from Texas due to New World screwworm
OTTAWA — Canada is temporarily restricting the import of livestock from Texas over concerns about…
June 05 2026 06:00 PM
FIFA allowing disposable water bottles at World Cup matches
TORONTO — FIFA is clarifying that soccer fans will be allowed to bring disposable water…
June 05 2026 05:00 PM
Texas company to pay B.C. First Nation $12M over 2016 tugboat spill
BELLA BELLA — A British Columbia First Nation says a Texas company has agreed to…
June 05 2026 11:30 PM
Mock political party for India’s young ‘cockroaches’ holds first protest in New Delhi
NEW DELHI (AP) — Hundreds of supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party, an online joke…
June 05 2026 11:15 PM
Traders face big losses after Uganda closes Congo border over Ebola contagion fears
MPONDWE BORDER, Uganda (AP) — Leah Masika was on the verge of tears as she…
June 05 2026 10:30 PM
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democrat Xavier Becerra advanced to the general election for California governor…
Pot shops have high expectations from World Cup fans, tourists
iN420
TORONTO — A week before the World Cup, a Toronto cannabis shop has already got…
B.C. 911 workers issue 72-hour strike notice after months of failed talks
VANCOUVER — A union representing more than 700 emergency communications professionals in British Columbia has…
What to know about Pope Leo’s trip to Spain, from political scandal to Barcelona’s architectural gem
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV’s weeklong visit to Spain will bring him to…
After actor James Handy’s stabbing death, his girlfriend’s son is charged with murder
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man was charged with murder Friday in the stabbing of…
June 05 2026 10:45 PM
Sergio Castillo field goal lifts Blue Bombers to 30-28 win over Stampeders
CALGARY — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers charged out of the gate to start their 2026…
June 05 2026 10:31 PM
Inspired by Robinson, Knicks bench shines against Wembanyama, Spurs to capture 13th straight victory
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson was neither offended nor frustrated…
June 05 2026 10:15 PM
Germany’s young midfield star Karl ruled out of World Cup after injury in training
CHICAGO (AP) — Germany’s 18-year-old midfielder Lennart Karl has been ruled out of the World…
Featured Shorts
June 05 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Why you’re sitting in the waiting room for so long
These kittens will check you in.
June 04 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: some ducks and their watermelon
Do you like ducks? Do you like watermelon?
June 03 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: It wasn’t as deep as she thought
Fortunately no one was injured but it did provide the diver and her friends will all kinds of joy.