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June 15 2026 04:00 PM
Record-breaking ‘heat event’ expected to continue in Okanagan, Kamloops
“One of the key things with these early season heat events is we're often not really acclimatized to it.”
iN NUMBERS: BCers split when it comes to doctors objecting to MAID based on beliefs
There were 680 medically-assisted deaths in the Interior Health region in 2024.
What’s happening downstream of low snowpack in the Okanagan
"How serious that looks in part depends on management decisions and what the different local water providers do. And also, just if there is rain.”
Picture this: A raffle offers a Picasso for 100 euros to fund Alzheimer’s research
PARIS (AP) — Are you feeling lucky? A raffle in France is offering the chance to win a portrait by…
South Okanagan residents to vote on water system and $33 million loan for repairs
“Since learning that I may lose my home, many nights I can't sleep, and my skin has broken out with itchy hives.”
The Latest: Iranian delegation arrives in Pakistan for talks with the US
With the ceasefire in Iran still shaky, U.S. Vice President JD Vance headed Friday to Pakistan for high-level talks with…
What’s in store for Canada’s 2026 wildfire season?
Wildfire season may get off to a relatively quiet start in Canada but lingering drought and a warm summer could…
Kelowna mom jailed for giving son candy contaminated with meth
When the child started hallucinating the mom kept her mouth shut.
Historic Tranquille sanatorium in Kamloops hits real estate market for $15M
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The current owner, Ignition Group, had been planning to build the area out into a subdivision that blended residential neighbourhoods with farm land.
Okanagan cherry farm fined $15K for dumping cherries
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According to the BC environment ministry, it's an "agricultural by-product" that should've been taken to the landfill.
‘Labour of love’: New app to help you explore Okanagan wineries
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"It's not like we slapped it together on a weekend... this has been a lot of work.”
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.
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.
Historic Tranquille sanatorium in Kamloops hits real estate market for $15M
The current owner, Ignition Group, had been planning to build the area out into a subdivision that blended residential neighbourhoods with farm land.
At least 31 dead after bus crashes in Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Police in Ethiopia say at least 31 people are dead and dozens more injured after a bus crash in the conflict-hit northern Amhara region. The overcrowded bus was traveling from the Dessie area to the...
Federal officials cite decline in opioid-related deaths but warn progress is fragile
OTTAWA — The federal government says the toxic drug crisis continues to have devastating effects despite a drop in opioid-related deaths last year.Toxicity deaths declined by 23 per cent in 2025 due to several factors, including naloxone distribution and changes...
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."
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."
12 students seriously injured in suspected electrical incident at B.C. waterpark
CULTUS LAKE — Twelve students were taken to hospital Monday after what appears to have…
Full-scale strike called off, but no agreement for talks with Metro Vancouver: union
VANCOUVER — The union representing Metro Vancouver outside workers says it has not agreed to…
June 15 2026 08:16 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: 11:0x…
June 15 2026 07:02 PM
Ottawa introduces privacy bill covering children’s data, right to request deletion
OTTAWA — Proposed federal legislation would recognize privacy as a fundamental right of all Canadians…
June 15 2026 06:31 PM
12 students seriously injured in suspected electrical incident at B.C. waterpark
CULTUS LAKE — Twelve students were taken to hospital Monday after what appears to have…
June 15 2026 08:45 PM
As Iran chases the World Cup, its US diaspora is divided between protesting and cheering
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Several hundred Iranian Americans protested outside Iran’s first World Cup match…
June 15 2026 08:45 PM
Utah canyon BASE jump kills 2, including daredevil athlete who performed with Madonna
A weekend BASE jumping accident in a Utah canyon killed two people, one of them…
June 15 2026 08:30 PM
Iran opens politically charged World Cup by playing to 2-2 draw with New Zealand
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Iran opened its politically charged World Cup by playing to a…
Paris Hilton returns to Utah ‘troubled teen’ facility to support others who allege mistreatment
SPRINGVILLE, Utah (AP) — Paris Hilton returned Monday to the Utah boarding school where she…
Ottawa introduces privacy bill covering children’s data, right to request deletion
OTTAWA — Proposed federal legislation would recognize privacy as a fundamental right of all Canadians…
Paris Hilton returns to Utah ‘troubled teen’ facility to support others who allege mistreatment
SPRINGVILLE, Utah (AP) — Paris Hilton returned Monday to the Utah boarding school where she…
Judge tosses out Dawn Richard’s lawsuit against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has tossed out singer Dawn Richard’s lawsuit against…
June 15 2026 08:45 PM
Sorsby won’t play for Texas Tech after unprecedented legal fight over his eligibility for gambling
Transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby will not play for Texas Tech this fall and will enter…
June 15 2026 08:45 PM
As Iran chases the World Cup, its US diaspora is divided between protesting and cheering
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Several hundred Iranian Americans protested outside Iran’s first World Cup match…
June 15 2026 08:35 PM
Colt Keith has 3 home runs and 6 RBIs as Tigers blow past Astros 9-3
HOUSTON (AP) — Colt Keith hit three home runs and six RBIs as the Detroit…
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