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June 13 2026 02:00 PM
‘He was a warrior’: Brother of Penticton MMA fighter killed by a bear looking for answers
Hrishikesh Koloth came to Penticton from India to pursue his dream of being a professional MMA fighter, but he was killed by a bear while on the job in Saskatchewan.
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…
iN PHOTOS: Mischievous marmots in Kamloops, Okanagan
These rascally fur balls are often up to entertaining antics.
Salmon Arm dentist jailed for ‘abusive and demeaning’ social media posts
The judge found him in contempt of court.
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.
BC Tree Fruits packs first cherries of the season at Oliver plant
"Thanks to our incredible team for getting us here to this milestone!”
Landlord hasn’t paid the mortgage? Know your tenant rights in event of power of sale
You held up your end of the bargain and paid your rent on time — only to learn your landlord failed to keep up with mortgage payments and the home may need to be sold. Panic sets in, as you...
Five kids killed in Ontario collision, others seriously injured: police
Five young siblings are dead and an infant is among the six people injured after a two-vehicle collision in rural Ontario.The Ontario Provincial Police say the four girls and one boy were aged 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12. Their...
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."
Metro Vancouver is asked to meet and exceed water restrictions as temperatures soar
VICTORIA — New figures show residents in Greater Vancouver are meeting targets to keep water…
Landlord hasn’t paid the mortgage? Know your tenant rights in event of power of sale
iNhome
You held up your end of the bargain and paid your rent on time —…
June 13 2026 03:00 PM
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern. 6…
June 13 2026 02:46 PM
Five kids killed in Ontario collision, others seriously injured: police
iNwheels
Five young siblings are dead and an infant is among the six people injured after…
June 13 2026 02:46 PM
Montreal mayor calls police racism allegations ‘extremely disturbing,’ urges calm
MONTREAL — Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada on Saturday denounced alleged racist and discriminatory behaviour…
June 13 2026 03:30 PM
As Bay Area hosts World Cup, empty red seats are everywhere at Levi’s Stadium
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — There were thousands of empty seats scattered throughout Levi’s Stadium…
June 13 2026 03:30 PM
Trump names James M. McDonald to lead powerful New York federal prosecutor’s office
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he will appoint one of his…
June 13 2026 02:30 PM
Photos show the royal family at the Trooping The Colour parade
Members of the royal family attend the Trooping The Colour, the King’s annual birthday parade,…
Metro Vancouver is asked to meet and exceed water restrictions as temperatures soar
VICTORIA — New figures show residents in Greater Vancouver are meeting targets to keep water…
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…
Trump’s name is gone from the Kennedy Center’s facade, according to a top official at the arts venue
WASHINGTON (AP) — The curtain may have 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 03:30 PM
Dodgers’ Yamamoto has a perfect game through 7 innings against the White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto has a perfect game after seven…
June 13 2026 03:30 PM
As Bay Area hosts World Cup, empty red seats are everywhere at Levi’s Stadium
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — There were thousands of empty seats scattered throughout Levi’s Stadium…
June 13 2026 03:29 PM
Suber takes third-round lead at RBC Canadian Open; Yellamaraju low Canadian
CALEDON — Jackson Suber birdied the 18th hole at TPC Toronto to take a one-stroke…
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June 11 2026 08:00 PM
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