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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.”
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip says ‘heartsick’ MLA wife doesn’t support DRIPA pause
VANCOUVER — A First Nations leader whose wife is a B.C. government legislator says she doesn’t support Premier David Eby’s…
Resolving softwood dispute mutually beneficial for Canada, U.S., B.C. premier says
VANCOUVER — Ottawa must make a case of “mutual benefit” with the United States as it advocates for Canada’s softwood…
Kamloops wants approval to borrow $26M with counter petitions
The city is looking to use the Alternative Approval Process again.
Future uncertain for Vernon mobile home park residents as power is cut
iNhome
"Despite ample opportunity and clear deadlines, the owner has consistently failed to make the required repairs."
BC teacher banged stick on desk, told pupils they were ‘bickering like a couple’
He also made more inappropriate comments.
Kelowna man wins $675,000 on scratch ticket
He plans to use some of the money to take a trip to Mexico followed by a trip to Vegas for his birthday.
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
iNhome
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
iNwine
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
iNwine
"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."
A timeline of how Canada’s assisted dying laws evolved
OTTAWA — Efforts to legalize assisted dying in Canada date back decades and the issue…
Metro Vancouver union agrees to mediated talks as full-scale strike called off
VANCOUVER — The union representing more than 700 Metro Vancouver outside workers says it has…
June 16 2026 01:02 AM
Carney’s itinerary for day two of G7 summit stacked with meetings with world leaders
ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS — Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on…
June 16 2026 01:00 AM
Minister expected to table First Nations drinking water legislation today
OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty is expected to table long-awaited legislation to govern…
June 16 2026 01:00 AM
Presence of alcohol ‘significantly reduces’ rescue chances in youth drownings: study
VANCOUVER — A new study by researchers at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver has found…
June 16 2026 01:15 AM
The Latest: G7 to focus on Ukraine and Iran on first full day of meetings
Leaders of the Group of Seven are discussing Russia’s war in Ukraine along with a…
June 16 2026 01:15 AM
G7 leaders open summit talks on Ukraine and the Middle East as Zelenskyy joins in France
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined world leaders at the Group of…
June 16 2026 01:00 AM
South Africa marks 50 years since Soweto uprising by students, but challenges linger for its youth
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa on Tuesday marks the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising…
Minister expected to table First Nations drinking water legislation today
OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty is expected to table long-awaited legislation to govern…
Canada risks missing economic boom by leaving Africa envoy position vacant: senator
OTTAWA — Ottawa might scrap the position of special envoy to Africa, despite House of…
Figure skater Tessa Virtue to make off-ice dance debut at Fall for Dance North
TORONTO — Before Tessa Virtue ever put on a pair of skates, she was 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…
June 16 2026 01:00 AM
Federal Court to hear Ghana challenge after World Cup player denied entry to Canada
OTTAWA — Ghana’s bid to get midfielder Thomas Partey into Canada for the World Cup…
June 16 2026 01:00 AM
Figure skater Tessa Virtue to make off-ice dance debut at Fall for Dance North
TORONTO — Before Tessa Virtue ever put on a pair of skates, she was a…
June 16 2026 12:47 AM
Twenty years after playing in the World Cup for Australia, Popovic is now guiding the Socceroos
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Maybe when Australia’s World Cup journey is over, Tony Popovic…
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