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June 11 2026 06:00 PM
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.
‘First look’ at plan to replace RCMP in Kamloops has council exercising caution
BC cities with municipal police departments have lower crime rates than the average RCMP-served community, but it comes at a higher cost.
Prime Minister Mark Carney promises ‘good news’ in spring economic update
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the Liberals are “good fiscal managers” — and he’ll have the chance to…
What’s the deal with all the ticks this year in Okanagan, Kamloops
Hint: It has to do with the mild winter.
Poll suggests Canadians want Carney government focused on affordability in next year
OTTAWA — A new poll from the Angus Reid Institute suggests Canadians are giving Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government a…
Major League Soccer evaluating all options for Vancouver Whitecaps: spokesman
VANCOUVER — A spokesman for Major League Soccer says the organization “will evaluate all options” when it comes to the…
Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting
WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and…
Vernon couple who sold house with broken furnace on the hook $5,000
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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.
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?
BC Tree Fruits packs first cherries of the season at Oliver plant
"Thanks to our incredible team for getting us here to this milestone!”
Carney announces national food security strategy meant to expand choice, lower prices
OTTAWA — The Liberal government has announced a national food security strategy aimed at giving Canadians more access to locally produced fruit, vegetables and other fresh items at lower prices.The plan outlined Thursday is intended to change the way food...
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."
Mother of B.C. cyberbullying victim Amanda Todd welcomes federal online safety bill
The mother of a British Columbia teen who died by suicide after being relentlessly tormented…
B.C. toxic drug deaths show another steep decline, down 32 per cent in April
VICTORIA — Overdose deaths in British Columbia are continuing to fall sharply, with April’s toll…
June 11 2026 07:46 PM
Alberta files appeal on court decision to throw out separatist referendum petition
EDMONTON — Alberta’s government has filed its appeal of a judge’s decision to quash a…
June 11 2026 07:32 PM
Carney announces national food security strategy meant to expand choice, lower prices
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OTTAWA — The Liberal government has announced a national food security strategy aimed at giving…
June 11 2026 06:17 PM
Carney to visit Paris, Dublin ahead of G7 summit in French Alps
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s quest to strengthen Canada’s ties with Europe continues this…
June 11 2026 07:45 PM
Supreme Court nixes Alabama request for nitrogen execution, which lower court ruled unconstitutional
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama man facing the death penalty by nitrogen gas was…
June 11 2026 07:45 PM
Jury convicts the brother of Massachusetts attorney general of sexual assaults
BOSTON (AP) — A jury Thursday convicted the brother of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell…
June 11 2026 07:15 PM
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who was known for her legal work, dies at 47
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, a lawyer and the eldest of King Maha…
Carney announces national food security strategy meant to expand choice, lower prices
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OTTAWA — The Liberal government has announced a national food security strategy aimed at giving…
Carney to visit Paris, Dublin ahead of G7 summit in French Alps
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s quest to strengthen Canada’s ties with Europe continues this…
Kennedy Center board seeks delay of ruling ordering removal of Trump’s name by Friday deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s handpicked board at the Kennedy Center is mounting a…
Virginia Evans and Lyse Doucet win Women’s Prize book awards
LONDON (AP) — American novelist Virginia Evans won the Women’s Prize for Fiction on Thursday…
June 11 2026 07:45 PM
Shohei Ohtani leaves Dodgers game vs. Pirates in 7th inning with left knee inflammation
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani was lifted for a pinch…
June 11 2026 07:30 PM
Edin Dzeko available for Bosnia-Herzegovina’s World Cup opener against Canada
TORONTO — Edin Dzeko is ready to go. Bosnia-Herzegovina head coach Sergej Barbarez says the…
June 11 2026 07:30 PM
Pete Alonso homers as Orioles beat Mariners 7-5 to split the series
BALTIMORE (AP) — Pete Alonso homered to cap a six-run third inning against Bryan Woo,…
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