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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.
Video of man pushing goslings from Kelowna highrise cautionary tale about humans and wildlife
iNhome
“A property owner was strongly encouraged to take measures to prevent nesting, that would have prevented this from ever occurring in the first place."
Carney says tariffs ‘more than irritants’ as U.S. officials complain about booze ban
OTTAWA — Canada is not just sitting back “taking notes” or “instructions” from the Americans on how to go about…
Kamloops shelter resident ‘insulted’ by mayor’s grilling
"I was insulted, but I was more than happy to engage with him. It just takes so much patience to listen to fools, and lucky for all involved, I have that kind of patience."
Suspension for BC teacher who called in sick and went on vacation
He also crossed professional boundaries with a student.
Why no one wants this free Kelowna house
iNhome
“We are removing the home because we like the house and want to respect that it has history.”
A year after Lapu Lapu ramming attack, grief, anger and hope intertwine
VANCOUVER — At a South Vancouver long-term care home, Jhosie Sico has forgotten what proper sleep feels like, because she…
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."
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…
Man charged with murder following Vancouver sidewalk crash that killed a senior
iNwheels
VANCOUVER — Police say a suspect who was charged with multiple counts of dangerous driving…
June 12 2026 06:29 PM
Fans from Germany charged with assaulting officers at Toronto Stadium: police
TORONTO — Two men from Germany have been arrested after police officers were assaulted at…
June 12 2026 05:31 PM
World Cup fans bring energy to Vancouver amphitheatre
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s big moment on the World Cup stage was still a day away,…
June 12 2026 05:16 PM
Away from Toronto Stadium, fans celebrate Canada’s ‘historic’ World Cup game
At watch parties on opposite sides of Toronto, soccer fans cheered in turn for Bosnia-Herzegovina…
June 12 2026 07:43 PM
Roaring crowds in stars and stripes show up for the US team, and soccer’s moment in their country
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — It was a stadium like any other, packed with American sports…
June 12 2026 07:30 PM
Alabama seeks to execute man by lethal injection after court ruled against nitrogen method
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama on Friday asked permission to execute a man by lethal…
June 12 2026 07:30 PM
Trump says US military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang with help from Venezuela
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that a “swift and lethal kinetic” U.S.…
Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery won’t harm competition, consumers, DOJ says
An investigation by the U.S. Justice Department into Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros.…
World Cup fans bring energy to Vancouver amphitheatre
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s big moment on the World Cup stage was still a day away,…
Trump’s name poised to be removed from Kennedy Center after court denies last-minute move to keep it
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center was running out of options Friday evening to keep…
Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery won’t harm competition, consumers, DOJ says
An investigation by the U.S. Justice Department into Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros.…
June 12 2026 07:43 PM
Roaring crowds in stars and stripes show up for the US team, and soccer’s moment in their country
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — It was a stadium like any other, packed with American sports…
June 12 2026 07:40 PM
Turkey captain Hakan Calhanoglu says his ‘more talented’ team will ‘dominate’ Australia in World Cup
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Turkey is back in the World Cup for the first…
June 12 2026 07:36 PM
Kirk shines in return as Jays overpower Yankees 8-5
TORONTO — Kazuma Okamoto and George Springer clubbed early two-run homers, and catcher Alejandro Kirk…
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