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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.
Kelowna puts finishing touches on preparation for return of short-term rentals
iNhome
The province allowed the city to opt-out of short-term rental restrictions as of June 1.
Expert prediction grim as gas prices hit $2 in Kamloops, Okanagan
iNwheels
“My prediction is we'll be in for a summer of very high prices that will continue throughout the summer and even longer.”
Prosecutors release video of armed man storming correspondents’ dinner
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors released a video Thursday showing the moment authorities say a man armed with guns and…
Young Canadians want AI companies to make their chatbots less addictive: report
OTTAWA — A new report focusing on the perspectives of young people says the government should order AI companies to…
Filmmakers race to make best short film in Okanagan this weekend
“It's a really good way of fine tuning your skillsets as filmmakers and just having a fun weekend to do something creative and not overthink the script."
Another bank takes Kamloops mayor to court as debts climb
Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson plans to run for re-election in October.
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
iNhome
Are you, or renters, feeling any relief yet?
Revelstoke RCMP officer charged after crash with motorcycle
iNwheels
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!”
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...
A car hits a school group in the Netherlands, killing 2 kids and a chaperone
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Two children and an adult were killed Thursday in the rural southern Netherlands when a car struck a group of cyclists who were on a school camping trip, local emergency services said. Four more children...
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."
Metro Vancouver workers closer to ‘full-scale strike’ with no contract progress
VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver’s unionized outside workers are threatening a full-scale strike after no progress…
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…
June 11 2026 09:47 AM
Ambassador tells Canada to don ‘sales hat’ after Trump questions future of trade pact
WASHINGTON — The United States’ top diplomat in Canada says that when U.S. President Donald…
June 11 2026 09:38 AM
Senators say changes to labour law could make Canada a more reliable trading partner
OTTAWA — A group of senators is arguing Canada needs to overhaul its labour laws…
June 11 2026 09:32 AM
Gordie Howe Bridge opening delayed to resolve ‘outstanding issues’: bridge authority
OTTAWA — The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been delayed as the…
June 11 2026 10:00 AM
The Latest: Trump says US will hit Iran ‘very hard tonight’
President Donald Trump on Thursday said the U.S. would hit Iran “VERY HARD TONIGHT,” threatening…
June 11 2026 09:46 AM
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 09:45 AM
FISA spy powers are almost certain to expire after the House votes down an extension
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key surveillance tool that allows the United States to collect intelligence…
Senators say changes to labour law could make Canada a more reliable trading partner
OTTAWA — A group of senators is arguing Canada needs to overhaul its labour laws…
Gordie Howe Bridge opening delayed to resolve ‘outstanding issues’: bridge authority
OTTAWA — The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been delayed as the…
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,…
Time magazine to launch Canadian version with plans for local staff and office
Canadians may soon have a better chance of winding up on the cover of Time.…
June 11 2026 09:53 AM
OG Anunoby puts the Knicks on the verge of a title and himself in the discussion for NBA Finals MVP
NEW YORK (AP) — When OG Anunoby is introduced at Madison Square Garden, it sounds…
June 11 2026 09:46 AM
The Spurs are still believers, but it’s the Knicks who are 1 game from winning the NBA title
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama surely knew he was overstating the obvious, when he…
June 11 2026 09:31 AM
Pubs, restaurants careful to avoid World Cup trademark trouble
TORONTO — Flags, soccer balls and mentions of match days are hinting at goings-on in…
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