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June 09 2026 04:10 PM
Kelowna landscaper who claimed he never ‘officially’ hired a friend must pay him $11,000
The landscaper's arguements didn't get far.
Sea-Doo rider hurt after slamming into whale off Vancouver, animal’s fate unclear
VANCOUVER — Andy Zofka and his wife had set up their cameras on the seawall at Stanley Park in Vancouver…
Electricity demand and temperatures hit record levels in B.C.
VANCOUVER — Warm weather across British Columbia has driven electricity demand to the highest level ever seen in May. BC…
Eby hits back at claim B.C. minister is under investigation for helping China
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says neither the RCMP nor Canada’s spy agency have ever raised concerns about his cabinet…
Canadians being asked to complete 2026 census as letters are mailed out
OTTAWA — Canadians will soon be receiving their census forms, and while the mailout says it needs to be returned…
iN PHOTOS: Comedic photos of Thompson-Okanagan wildlife
This collection of photos includes a scruffy bear, dancing crane and nosy marmot.
Former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour named as next governor general
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney named retired Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour as Canada’s next governor general on Tuesday,…
‘Come on fat kid:’ BC teacher reprimanded for comments during PE class
The teacher has been in the profession for almost 40 years.
BC Tree Fruits packs first cherries of the season at Oliver plant
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"Thanks to our incredible team for getting us here to this milestone!”
Students make 3D printed wheelchair for Kelowna kindergartener
“The design was intentionally made to be very easy, and that allows it to be democratized widely.”
Three options pitched, but only one ‘acceptable’ solution for Kamloops Red Bridge replacement
iNwheels
"We will not accept something lesser than what we had before."
South Okanagan pedophile acquitted of sexually abusing disabled senior
The victim has brain damage and was inconsistent in what he said.
iN NUMBERS: BC NDP more popular in Southern Interior despite new BC Cons leader
Do you think B.C. needs a new centre-right party?
BC Tree Fruits packs first cherries of the season at Oliver plant
"Thanks to our incredible team for getting us here to this milestone!”
Takeaways from AP’s report on how World Cup host cities are approaching homelessness
ATLANTA (AP) — With the World Cup set to kick off across North America, some host cities have been using the 39-day soccer spectacular as a catalyst to address homelessness. Among them is Atlanta, which last summer announced an ambitious...
Photos show the aftermath of an earthquake in the southern Philippines
A powerful earthquake has rocked the southern Philippines, causing buildings to collapse and triggering small tsunamis. ____ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. A rescuer walks past a damaged building following an earhtquake in General Santos,...
Three arrested over alleged online drug sales to teens in Mission, B.C.
MISSION, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Three people have been arrested in British Columbia's Fraser Valley after a months-long investigation into an operation allegedly selling illicit drugs directly to youth in the area.Mission RCMP say police began their investigation earlier this...
June 09 2026 11:45 AM
iN DISCUSSION: Talk of Alberta secession shows a lack of seriousness
"What kind of country has a roadmap for secession? Not a serious one."
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."
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."
I’m the one laughing now, victim tells B.C. sex trafficker at sentencing hearing
NEW WESTMINSTER — A victim of a British Columbia sex trafficker says she will “never…
B.C. murder suspect says ex-wife was stabbed with his knife, but not by him
KAMLOOPS — A man accused of murdering his ex-wife in 2024 denies he killed her…
June 09 2026 05:01 PM
I’m the one laughing now, victim tells B.C. sex trafficker at sentencing hearing
NEW WESTMINSTER — A victim of a British Columbia sex trafficker says she will “never…
June 09 2026 04:47 PM
Former government net-zero adviser ‘disappointed’ by Carney’s commitment to climate
OTTAWA — The co-founder of Ottawa’s independent net-zero advisory body says she has been “disappointed”…
June 09 2026 04:46 PM
B.C. murder suspect says ex-wife was stabbed with his knife, but not by him
KAMLOOPS — A man accused of murdering his ex-wife in 2024 denies he killed her…
June 09 2026 05:30 PM
The Latest: In crucial Maine race, Platner seeks Senate seat after controversies
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota were casting ballots Tuesday in another…
June 09 2026 05:30 PM
Pope Leo XIV’s visit to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands, in photos
Pope Leo XIV’s weeklong visit to Spain has brought him to a once-staunchly Catholic country…
June 09 2026 05:22 PM
Photos show the aftermath of an earthquake in the southern Philippines
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A powerful earthquake has rocked the southern Philippines, causing buildings to collapse and triggering small…
Ads in New York must now label AI-generated ‘synthetic performers’
Any advertisements in New York that feature artificial intelligence-generated people in place of actors will…
Former government net-zero adviser ‘disappointed’ by Carney’s commitment to climate
OTTAWA — The co-founder of Ottawa’s independent net-zero advisory body says she has been “disappointed”…
Ads in New York must now label AI-generated ‘synthetic performers’
Any advertisements in New York that feature artificial intelligence-generated people in place of actors will…
Judge dismisses lawsuit by 31 former NC State athletes alleging abuse, misconduct by ex-head trainer
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former…
June 09 2026 05:25 PM
Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba hopes to pick up where he left off early in 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — Outside of signing a record-setting contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks in…
June 09 2026 05:16 PM
University of Oregon’s Hayward Field evacuated following bomb threat
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The track and field stadium at the University of Oregon was…
June 09 2026 05:16 PM
Brandon Bussi starts Game 4 for the Hurricanes versus Golden Knights; Frederik Andersen out
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen did not dress, meaning Brandon Bussi…
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