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June 11 2026 09:00 AM
BC private school teacher gets 15 year ban after having relationship with former student
The student had graduated five months earlier.
Flood watch issued in northwest B.C. due to snowmelt induced by high temperatures
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s River Forecast Centre has upgraded a high streamflow advisory to a flood watch in the northwest…
Inside the Rolling Stones’ exclusive new album event: What we know about ‘Foreign Tongues’ so far
NEW YORK (AP) — Inside the converted Williamsburgh Savings Bank in Brooklyn — built in the 1870s, now the site…
BC teacher who drank shot with student gets suspended
It was part of a Grade 12 graduation challenge.
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.
Why pressure is mounting to revisit Kamloops Indian Residential School graves
There could be excavations at the site next year, but the pressure from skeptics and, now, mainstream publications is building.
Penticton council pitches cutting pay of elected officials facing criminal charges
"We know the public sentiment that has been in Penticton over the past year or so."
iN PHOTOS: Three species of mega-sized moths flying around Thompson-Okanagan
"It was lovely and vibrantly coloured with visible texture on its wings and body."
iN NUMBERS: Rent prices in Kelowna and Kamloops continue to decline
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Are you, or renters, feeling any relief yet?
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.
BC Tree Fruits packs first cherries of the season at Oliver plant
"Thanks to our incredible team for getting us here to this milestone!”
B.C. home sales struggle in May as mortgage rates rise and labour market stays weak
VANCOUVER — Rising mortgage rates and a weaker labour market are weighing on home sales in British Columbia, especially in the Lower Mainland. The B.C. Real Estate Association says home sales on the Multiple Listing Service System in May reached...
A car hits a school group in the Netherlands, killing 4 people, including 3 children
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A car struck a group of cyclists who were on a school camping trip, killing three children and an adult on Thursday in the rural southern Netherlands, emergency services said. Police said in a statement...
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 11 2026 11:15 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. welcomes online safety bill, despite shortfalls, AG Niki Sharma says
RICHMOND — British Columbia’s attorney general says the federal government’s new online safety legislation can’t…
AltaGas in talks with more Asian customers to supply fuels from B.C. terminal: CEO
CALGARY — The chief executive of AltaGas Ltd. says the company is in talks with…
June 11 2026 01:11 PM
A look at some Canadian police officers who died on the job over the years
A Toronto police officer was shot dead Thursday morning while carrying out what the police…
June 11 2026 01:02 PM
Bilateral deals likely to be negotiated alongside continental trade pact: LeBlanc
TORONTO — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said he expects to see bilateral agreements negotiated…
June 11 2026 12:47 PM
Canada Post moves to convert nearly half a million more homes to community mailboxes
OTTAWA — Canada Post is rolling out the latest phase of its transition from door-to-door…
June 11 2026 01:15 PM
FISA spy powers are almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key surveillance tool that allows the United States to collect intelligence…
June 11 2026 01:15 PM
Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota man who pounded on Democratic lawmakers’ doors in the middle…
June 11 2026 01:15 PM
Trump administration identifies ‘super-sponsors’ of migrant children in a possible prosecution tack
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has identified more than 15,000 cases of adults gaining…
Bilateral deals likely to be negotiated alongside continental trade pact: LeBlanc
TORONTO — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said he expects to see bilateral agreements negotiated…
Canada Post moves to convert nearly half a million more homes to community mailboxes
OTTAWA — Canada Post is rolling out the latest phase of its transition from door-to-door…
World Cup begins as Canada braces for wave of matches, concerts and football fever
The biggest FIFA World Cup in history officially kicked off Thursday, as Canadian host cities…
French singer Patrick Bruel charged with rape, attempted rape and sexual assault
PARIS (AP) — French singer and actor Patrick Bruel was handed preliminary charges of rape,…
June 11 2026 01:16 PM
Stakeholders meet as efforts continue to keep Whitecaps in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps say talks on keeping the Major League Soccer team in…
June 11 2026 01:15 PM
World Cup begins with Mexico hosting South Africa in opening match
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The largest World Cup in tournament history kicked off Thursday with…
June 11 2026 01:03 PM
Tyler Phillips earns 1st win of the season in Marlins 2-0 victory over Diamondbacks
MIAMI (AP) — Tyler Phillips allowed two hits in five innings to get his first…
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