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June 16 2026 04:00 AM
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."
To fix a patient’s irregular heartbeat, doctors first tested its digital ‘twin’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists created virtual replicas of patients’ diseased hearts so precise that blocking a dangerous irregular heartbeat in…
Environment Canada says strong winds are coming to parts of B.C. starting on Monday.
VANCOUVER — A special weather statement issued for much of British Columbia’s southern coast and parts of Vancouver Island is…
iN PHOTOS: In and around Okanagan, Kamloops wetlands
Wetlands are remarkable ecosystems teeming with life.
Want to renew healthy eating habits? Greek monks have a spring playbook
TRIKORFO, Greece (AP) — Can a centuries-old ritual of spiritual renewal rekindle a New Year’s resolution to build healthy eating…
Community rallies for Vernon mother of 16 leaving abusive marriage
"Because she spoke no English, she lost her voice, first in her marriage then in her community."
Canadian Premier League to trial new ‘daylight’ offside rule
TORONTO — The Canadian Premier League is set to trial a new offside rule when its season kicks off this…
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.”
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.”
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.
Fewer fatalities but more injuries on Quebec roads in 2025, data shows
MONTRÉAL — Quebec's auto insurance board says fewer people died on the province's roads last year but the number of people hurt in collisions grew.The board's safety report says 371 people died on the road in 2025, eight fewer than...
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."
Watchdog investigating after man dies in police custody in Vancouver
SURREY — British Columbia’s police watchdog is investigating after a man died while in custody…
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 09:01 AM
“Hockey Night in Canada” won’t return to CBC when new Rogers deal with NHL begins
TORONTO — “Hockey Night in Canada” will not air on the CBC next season. In…
June 16 2026 08:54 AM
Watchdog says tax code is ‘completely nuts’ and calls for simplification, automation
OTTAWA — Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson François Boileau is pushing for simplified, automated tax filing as his…
June 16 2026 08:50 AM
Drones banned over World Cup training sites in Toronto, Vancouver
Federal regulators have banned unauthorized drones near FIFA World Cup venues and training sites in…
June 16 2026 09:02 AM
FBI disrupts a planned attack on the White House UFC cage-fighting show, court papers say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials disrupted a planned attack targeting the UFC cage-fighting show…
June 16 2026 09:02 AM
Luke’s ‘Empire’ lightsaber, ‘Wizard of Oz’ witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lightsaber with Luke Skywalker’s severed hand from “The Empire Strikes…
June 16 2026 09:00 AM
Photo highlights from the G7 Summit of world leaders
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — World leaders are gathering in a French spa town starting Monday…
Watchdog says tax code is ‘completely nuts’ and calls for simplification, automation
OTTAWA — Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson François Boileau is pushing for simplified, automated tax filing as his…
Assessment shows ’25 Grey Cup generated over $93 million in economic activity
TORONTO — The 2025 Grey Cup generated over $93 million in economic activity across Canada,…
FBI disrupts a planned attack on the White House UFC cage-fighting show, court papers say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials disrupted a planned attack targeting the UFC cage-fighting show…
Luke’s ‘Empire’ lightsaber, ‘Wizard of Oz’ witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lightsaber with Luke Skywalker’s severed hand from “The Empire Strikes…
June 16 2026 09:01 AM
“Hockey Night in Canada” won’t return to CBC when new Rogers deal with NHL begins
TORONTO — “Hockey Night in Canada” will not air on the CBC next season. In…
June 16 2026 08:50 AM
Drones banned over World Cup training sites in Toronto, Vancouver
Federal regulators have banned unauthorized drones near FIFA World Cup venues and training sites in…
June 16 2026 08:43 AM
Ghana appeals Canada’s denial of World Cup visa for Partey, who faces rape charges
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Ghana officials on Tuesday appealed Canada’s decision to refuse midfielder Thomas…
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June 13 2026 08:00 PM
TRENDING NOW: Dad got a mullet, daughter couldn’t handle it
The reaction to dad's 80s throwback hairstyle has created some feelings.