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June 12 2026 04:25 PM
Salmon Arm dentist jailed for ‘abusive and demeaning’ social media posts
The judge found him in contempt of court.
Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak heads to Canary Islands after 3 are evacuated
PRAIA, Cape Verde (AP) — Two patients with hantavirus and one suspected of infection were evacuated Wednesday from a cruise…
CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87
NEW YORK (AP) — Ted Turner could never be defined by just one role. He was a media mogul, philanthropist…
Kamloops mayor argues councillor’s damages from his lawsuit were self-inflicted
"It is possible the defendant invited some of the public attention she received by her own statements in the media."
OpenAI did not respect Canadian privacy laws in developing ChatGPT, probe finds
OTTAWA — OpenAI failed to respect Canadian privacy laws when training its artificial intelligence-powered ChatGPT chatbot, federal and provincial watchdogs…
iN PHOTOS: The annual courtship dance of grebes on Shuswap Lake
"I love watching them dance and run across the water, and they way they care for their mate by bringing them fish."
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…
BC acupuncturist whose staff engaged in sex work to face penalty
He also stored used acupuncture needles in an overflowing jar.
High-risk BC sex offender charged with breaching long-term court order
The Parole Board said the former Kelowna man is highly deceptive.
Okanagan man has surprise encounter with grizzly bear
“He was lying there staring at me.”
OneBC switched Kamloops locations to avoid security costs but police showed up anyway
Kamloops taxpayers are on the hook for the RCMP and bylaw response to the OneBC rally at a car lot.
Vernon couple who sold house with broken furnace on the hook $5,000
iNhome
They claimed it was fine, but the new owner sued.
BC private school teacher gets 15 year ban after having relationship with former student
The student had graduated five months earlier.
BC Tree Fruits packs first cherries of the season at Oliver plant
"Thanks to our incredible team for getting us here to this milestone!”
Trump administration blocks federal homelessness funds in Los Angeles
The Trump administration has barred Los Angeles County’s main homelessness agency from accessing federal funds while it investigates the agency’s alleged “wanton mismanagement of public funds.” The move puts at risk almost $200 million that LA area service providers count...
Man charged with murder following Vancouver sidewalk crash that killed a senior
VANCOUVER — Police say a suspect who was charged with multiple counts of dangerous driving over a car-ramming attack last month in Vancouver is now facing a murder charge. Tadd Bali was charged with four counts of dangerous operation of...
FIFA lawyers demand Toronto pot shop to stop selling bong resembling World Cup trophy
TORONTO — A Toronto cannabis shop selling bongs that resemble the World Cup trophy has been given a red card from the tournament’s organizer.Cosmic Charlies co-owner Sean Kady said a law firm representing FIFA sent a letter Friday to both...
June 12 2026 12:15 PM
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."
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."
‘Out of luck’: Strychnine arrives late for Alberta and Saskatchewan farmers
The first window of time for farmers in Alberta and Saskatchewan to obtain strychnine to…
Metro Vancouver outside workers going on full-scale strike starting Monday
VANCOUVER — Unionized workers in Metro Vancouver who oversee drinking water, wastewater treatment, air quality…
June 13 2026 07:45 AM
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern. 10:32…
June 13 2026 07:32 AM
Canada, Ireland agree to work together on AI, tech and food security
DUBLIN — Canada and Ireland have agreed to work together on key issues like artificial…
June 13 2026 03:00 AM
Critics say Canada’s new immigration and border law puts LGBTQ+ people in danger
OTTAWA — Earlier this week, Prime Minister Mark Carney and MPs from other political parties…
June 13 2026 07:45 AM
Workers prepare to remove Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center, in photos
Workers began removing President Donald Trump’s name from the facade of the Kennedy Center, hours…
June 13 2026 07:45 AM
Lebanese army withdraws from southern village after Israeli troops advance nearby
BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese army on Saturday withdrew its troops from a base in…
June 13 2026 07:30 AM
What to know about a possible deal to end the Iran war
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran once again appear close to a deal…
Canada, Ireland agree to work together on AI, tech and food security
DUBLIN — Canada and Ireland have agreed to work together on key issues like artificial…
‘Out of luck’: Strychnine arrives late for Alberta and Saskatchewan farmers
The first window of time for farmers in Alberta and Saskatchewan to obtain strychnine to…
The curtain is coming down for Trump at the Kennedy Center as his name is being taken off building
WASHINGTON (AP) — The curtain started to come down for President Donald Trump at the…
Trump’s name is still on the Kennedy Center, though officials say it will be down by noon
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s name remained on the facade of the Kennedy Center…
June 13 2026 07:45 AM
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern. 10:32…
June 13 2026 07:45 AM
Misiorowski throws first professional complete game on another night of record velocity
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Exactly one year after his major league debut, Jacob Misiorowski threw record…
June 13 2026 07:31 AM
Brewers’ Misiorowski throws 104.5 mph pitch, strikes out 15 in 1-hit, 6-0 win over Phillies
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jacob Misiorowski threw a 104.5 mph pitch, the fastest by a starting…
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