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June 16 2026 05:20 PM
Crews get a handle on West Kelowna wildfire
BC Wildfire Service said the fire is being held.
Jobs minister urges youth to pursue skilled trades despite generational stigma
OTTAWA — Canada must break the stigma around careers in the skilled trades if the Liberals want to achieve their…
The Latest: Trump vows to destroy Iranian warships that get near US blockade
President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S. military has begun a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas…
iN NUMBERS: Stocking lakes in Okanagan, Kamloops for spring fishing
Get ready to reel 'em in.
Jail for Kelowna man who assaulted girlfriend while on bail for assaulting her
He went back twice while on bail and was violent.
Pause of Indigenous rights act won’t be confidence vote, B.C. election prospect fades
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said he may extend the current legislative session to find support among individual…
$33M water system repair up in the air after Sage Mesa residents vote ‘no’
iNhome
The complexity with the water system comes from the fact that it’s a privately owned utility, but publicly managed.
Independent review of Kelowna pediatric unit closure backs up staff complaints
"Interior Health has been warned for years, but concerns were not acted on quickly enough, trust with frontline healthcare workers collapsed, and children and families paid the price."
iN PHOTOS: Thompson River valley a mecca for recreation, historical sites and scenic wonders
The Thompson River valley was shaped by glaciation and ancient glacial lakes during the last ice age.
iN NUMBERS: Specialist waitlists worsen impacting patients and doctors
"Action is required now to support our specialists, otherwise, they will leave or find other work.”
Cops inspected 400 trucks in Kamloops handing out dozens of tickets
iNwheels
Officers were especially focused on cargo securement and tampering with electronic logging devices.
Vernon man killed in rollover on Westside Road
iNwheels
Two passengers were seriously injured in the rollover.
How this fruit stand took advantage of the Okanagan Rail Trail
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"They would come up to us saying that this would be a really good idea if we could connect it."
Okanagan cherry farm fined $15K for dumping cherries
According to the BC environment ministry, it's an "agricultural by-product" that should've been taken to the landfill.
Wildfire is held in West Kelowna, B.C., after forcing hundreds to flee
WEST KELOWNA — The BC Wildfire Service says a blaze that forced the evacuation of hundreds of homes in West Kelowna is now being held.The Kalamoir Park fire measuring around eight hectares had been burning out of control for much...
Cops inspected 400 trucks in Kamloops handing out dozens of tickets
Officers were especially focused on cargo securement and tampering with electronic logging devices.
Police in B.C. seize multiple kilograms of illicit drugs in multi-month operation
SURREY — Organized crime investigators in British Columbia say a multi-month effort against a drug-trafficking operation has yielded the discovery of multiple kilograms of illicit drugs in Metro Vancouver.Police say the investigation began last October against the group that's suspected...
June 16 2026 02:18 PM
iN DISCUSSION: World Cup tough sell in hockey country
"Somehow the hype is missing me. How about you?"
June 15 2026 12:00 PM
THOMPSON: War or humanitarian aid? Trump chose war
"Nobel-Prize-winning economists and other experts agree that the cost of the war with Iran to Americans - even if it stops this year - will exceed $1 Trillion, that’s Trillion. And, more people will die, unnecessarily."
June 15 2026 09:51 AM
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."
Wildfire is held in West Kelowna, B.C., after forcing hundreds to flee
iNhome
WEST KELOWNA — The BC Wildfire Service says a blaze that forced the evacuation of…
B.C. must learn from Site C dam before starting new projects, says environmentalist
VICTORIA — An environmental group is condemning plans by the British Columbia government to consider…
June 16 2026 05:30 PM
Wildfire is held in West Kelowna, B.C., after forcing hundreds to flee
iNhome
WEST KELOWNA — The BC Wildfire Service says a blaze that forced the evacuation of…
June 16 2026 05:16 PM
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 8:02…
June 16 2026 04:46 PM
Jacob Hoggard needs professional supervision, board said in denying full parole
The Parole Board of Canada rejected Jacob Hoggard’s bid for full parole this month because…
June 16 2026 05:30 PM
Flight tracking data shows B-52 took sharp turn before crashing, killing all 8 on board
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The B-52 that crashed during a test flight at an Air…
June 16 2026 05:30 PM
Trump-backed US Rep. Barry Moore battles ex-Navy SEAL Jared Hudson in GOP Senate runoff in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama congressman backed by President Donald Trump is seeking to…
June 16 2026 05:15 PM
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia, killing at least 1, causing damage and injuries
PALU, Indonesia (AP) — A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook part of central Indonesia ’s Sulawesi…
Carney talks China EVs with Trump at G7 summit, announces Russia sanctions
ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS — Prime Minister Mark Carney appeared to pitch U.S. President Donald Trump on Canada’s…
Cape Verde’s Vozinha becomes an Instagram sensation thanks to his saves and a streamer’s push
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — When shown the number of Instagram followers he had gained after…
‘Task’ master Brad Ingelsby put Ruffalo’s redemption at center of HBO series from the start
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Task” has tense standoffs between not-too-different cops and criminals. It has…
Jacob Hoggard needs professional supervision, board said in denying full parole
The Parole Board of Canada rejected Jacob Hoggard’s bid for full parole this month because…
June 16 2026 05:31 PM
Noah Lyles runs a world-best 14.67 seconds to win the 150 meters at Golden Spike meet
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles set the world best time…
June 16 2026 05:24 PM
Roberts: Ohtani to start Wednesday vs the Rays as knee swelling ‘completely dissipated’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will make his scheduled start on the mound against…
June 16 2026 05:17 PM
Erling Haaland scores twice, adds assist in World Cup debut as Norway tops Iraq 4-1 in Group I
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals, including one…
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