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June 11 2026 04:00 AM
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.
Joly unveils $1.5 billion in tariff relief after Trump ratchets up trade war
OTTAWA — The federal government said Monday it will put $1.5 billion toward tariff relief in response to the United…
Four Canadians on cruise ship that was hit by suspected hantavirus outbreak: firm
OTTAWA — There are four Canadians on board a cruise ship where a suspected hantavirus outbreak has killed three passengers.…
Violent Kelowna child rapist loses another appeal
He's out and about, and wants restrictions on his movement loosened.
Canada commits $270M to Ukraine as Carney addresses European summit in Armenia
YEREVAN — Canada will contribute another $270 million to help Ukraine secure critical military capabilities in its defence against Russia’s…
Dancing at Akimbo: Steps That Shape the Future
Discover dance lessons at Akimbo Dance Studio in Kamloops, where individuality and confidence thrive—visit their website or call 250-374-5404 to learn more!
Kelowna mom’s ‘bike bus’ more than a fun way to get kids to school
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“You have no idea how much that would warm my heart and build my soul.”
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.
City can’t regulate data centre as Kamloops council approves proposed neighbourhood
iNhome
"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."
BC Tree Fruits packs first cherries of the season at Oliver plant
"Thanks to our incredible team for getting us here to this milestone!”
Philippine town seeks immediate airlift of food to ease hunger in quake-hit villages
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines (AP) — The mayor of a southern Philippine town that was devastated by a powerful earthquake pleaded Thursday for helicopters to transport food to stave off hunger in several landslide-isolated villages. The 7.8 magnitude offshore quake, one...
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."
Ontario murder suspect believed to be in rural B.C.: police
PERTH, ONT. — A suspect wanted for second-degree murder in the death of a man…
B.C. murder suspect says he attempted suicide after victim ‘slipped’ down embankment
The man accused of murdering Tatjana Stefanski in British Columbia more than two years ago…
June 11 2026 03:00 AM
Van Koeverden promotes fan events, dismisses cost concerns as World Cup kicks off
OTTAWA — Canada’s secretary of state for sport has dismissed concerns about the cost of…
June 11 2026 01:22 AM
In the news today: New gun figures, AI deepfake probe, online harms, World Cup begins
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
June 11 2026 01:00 AM
FIFA World Cup festivities are underway. Here’s how Toronto health-care workers have been preparing
TORONTO — As people from around the world arrive in Toronto and festivities marking the…
June 11 2026 04:00 AM
Photos show the aftermath of anti-immigration protests in Northern Ireland
Riots broke out in Belfast after a stabbing attack by a man from Sudan that…
June 11 2026 04:00 AM
Storms knock out power in the Midwest and disrupt Chicago flights
Damaging storms swept through the Midwest, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of customers…
June 11 2026 03:45 AM
What to know about the stabbing that set off fiery riots in Northern Ireland
LONDON (AP) — A savage knife attack on a Northern Ireland street set off two…
Van Koeverden promotes fan events, dismisses cost concerns as World Cup kicks off
OTTAWA — Canada’s secretary of state for sport has dismissed concerns about the cost of…
Aussies, Kiwis converge on B.C. for World Cup, bringing super fandom from Down Under
VANCOUVER — Wherever they are in the world, sports fans Lachlan Carter and younger brother…
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,…
World Cup begins as Canada braces for wave of matches, concerts and football fever
The biggest FIFA World Cup in history officially kicks off today, as Canadian host cities…
June 11 2026 04:00 AM
A snapshot look at the seven World Cup games to be played at Vancouver’s BC Place
VANCOUVER — Vancouver will stage seven FIFA World Cup games between June 13 and July…
June 11 2026 03:45 AM
Wolves fire coach Rob Edwards after relegation from the Premier League
WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Wolverhampton fired manager Rob Edwards on Thursday following the team’s relegation…
June 11 2026 03:40 AM
Serena Williams’ comeback at the Queen’s Club is over after injury to doubles partner
LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams’ much-hyped comeback to professional tennis at the Queen’s Club lasted…
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