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June 10 2026 04:00 PM
iN NUMBERS: Rent prices in Kelowna and Kamloops continue to decline
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Are you, or renters, feeling any relief yet?
BC man was defamed but can’t sue women who made unfounded allegation
They weren't sure if it amounted to sexual assault, called police anyway. He paid a heavy price for the allegation. Can he sue for defamation?
Penticton councillor’s second sex crimes trial to start this month
Jame Miller has been on paid leave from city council since he was charged in the summer of 2024.
iN NUMBERS: The hot, dry April in the Okanagan and Kamloops
Step outside and you'd probably guess that May will be more of the same.
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…
Revelstoke RCMP officer charged after crash with motorcycle
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The Crown has approved a charge of driving without due care and attention.
Former Penticton mayor ordered to pay $100,000 for stealing company money
John Vassilakaki was paying himself $84,000 a year, but mainly sat in his office watching TV.
City can’t regulate data centre as Kamloops council approves proposed neighbourhood
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"Canadian sovereignty of our information, the research that's going to be coming out of this sector are all very important to Canadians and Kamloopsians."
Kamloops RCMP release image of thrift store masturbator
“To date, police have been unable to identify the male and are now releasing a photo to further the investigation."
Kelowna woman found guilty of trying to kill her cat with fentanyl
"This is a huge victory for animal welfare in Canada."
BC Tree Fruits packs first cherries of the season at Oliver plant
"Thanks to our incredible team for getting us here to this milestone!”
iN NUMBERS: Rent prices in Kelowna and Kamloops continue to decline
Are you, or renters, feeling any relief yet?
Revelstoke RCMP officer charged after crash with motorcycle
The Crown has approved a charge of driving without due care and attention.
Know the risks, World Cup visitors warned over Canada’s toxic drug supply
Health officials in both Canadian cities hosting World Cup matches are warning visitors about the potential risk of the toxic illicit drug supply that could be very different from what they are used to at home.Organizers of the seven games...
June 10 2026 09:15 AM
iN DISCUSSION: Should we be worried about e-dirt bikes or worried about over-regulation?
"It'd be nice if we could figure this out ourselves somehow before BC comes along to do its favourite thing — over-regulate."
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."
B.C. premier calls Trump’s comments on not renewing CUSMA ‘lame’ sequel to 1987 book
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest statement that…
‘Unthinkable’: Child driver of utility vehicle, 7, and boy, 8, dead in B.C. rollover
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POUCE COUPE — The mayor of a small British Columbia village says news of two…
June 10 2026 04:44 PM
QuickQuotes: How advocates, lawyers and others feel about Canada’s online harms bill
OTTAWA — The Liberal government tabled new online safety legislation Wednesday that would force social…
June 10 2026 04:16 PM
Ottawa moves to bar kids under 16 from social media, regulate chatbots
OTTAWA — The Liberal government’s new online safety legislation would force social media to block…
June 10 2026 03:46 PM
Hotel bookings during World Cup down from last year, but B.C. minister sees positives
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s jobs minister isn’t disputing hotel data that suggests Vancouver hotel vacancies…
June 10 2026 04:45 PM
Judge rejects watchdog’s bid to block Trump administration’s $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday rejected a government watchdog’s request for a…
June 10 2026 04:45 PM
The Latest: US says it is striking targets in Iran again as tensions escalate
The U.S. launched airstrikes Wednesday against Iran, and President Donald Trump said more are coming,…
June 10 2026 04:30 PM
US military says it’s striking ‘multiple targets’ in Iran in second day of renewed fire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military said Wednesday it began another round…
‘Can you imagine the stress?’: Protest against high-speed rail project hits Ottawa
OTTAWA — Protesters chanted “No Alto!” as they marched past the Prime Minister’s Office on…
B.C. premier calls Trump’s comments on not renewing CUSMA ‘lame’ sequel to 1987 book
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest statement that…
Laurence Olivier is honored with a plaque at his London childhood home
LONDON (AP) — The late Laurence Olivier, arguably Britain’s greatest ever stage actor, was honored…
UFC fighters say they’re honored to compete in front of President Trump on card at the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — UFC fighter Josh Hokit was decked out in an American flag bandana…
June 10 2026 04:39 PM
Eldridge’s grand slam caps wild comeback as Giants rally from 8 down in 8th to stun Nats, 11-10
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bryce Eldridge hit a game-winning grand slam in the bottom of…
June 10 2026 04:37 PM
Known as ‘Sonaldo’ in Mexico, South Korea star Son feeling like a ‘young boy’ entering 4th World Cup
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — South Korea captain Son Heung-min enters his fourth World Cup feeling…
June 10 2026 04:31 PM
Chiefs lock in Patrick Mahomes through 2033 with a $504.75M reworked deal, AP source says
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes is set to be the quarterback of the…
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