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G7 leaders sign joint statements on six subjects as summit wraps without communiqué
June 17, 2025 - 2:57 PM

KANANASKIS — G7 leaders issued a series of joint statements on a variety of topics as the summit in Alberta came to a close Tuesday afternoon — but could not reach agreement on a statement about the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Eby to ask PM to declare India's Bishnoi gang a terrorist group, amid extortion fears
June 17, 2025 - 2:20 PM

British Columbia Premier David Eby says he wants a gang based in India declared a terrorist organization in Canada.
Conservative MP resigns seat so Poilievre can run in Alberta byelection
June 17, 2025 - 12:57 PM

OTTAWA — Alberta Conservative Damien Kurek officially resigned as an MP on Tuesday — the earliest he was legally allowed to step aside.
RCMP hope someone recognizes suspect in Penticton counterfeit case
June 17, 2025 - 11:55 AM

Police are searching for a woman who allegedly used counterfeit American cash to shop in Penticton.
Stuart Skinner to start Game 6 of Stanley Cup final with Oilers facing elimination
June 17, 2025 - 11:14 AM

FORT LAUDERDALE — Stuart Skinner is getting the call with his team's season on the line.
Vernon RCMP search for stolen car connected to recent crimes
June 17, 2025 - 10:39 AM
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Vernon RCMP are searching for a stolen car that is connected to some recent criminal activity.
B.C.'s biggest wildfire classified as 'being held' thanks to recent rain
June 17, 2025 - 10:32 AM

Drenching rain has helped fire crews in British Columbia's northeast get a grip on the largest wildfire burning in the province.
The Latest: Iranians flee their capital as Trump urges unconditional surrender
June 17, 2025 - 9:51 AM

Residents of Iran's capital were seen leaving the city and shops and the historic Grand Bazaar were closed Tuesday, the fifth day of the intensifying conflict started by Israel.
Overnight Russian attack on Ukraine kills 15 and injures 156
June 17, 2025 - 9:27 AM

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — An overnight Russian missile and drone bombardment of Ukraine killed 15 people and injured 156, local officials said Tuesday, with the main barrage demolishing a nine-story Kyiv apartment building in the deadliest attack on the capital this year.
Three iconic Canadian rock bands making stop in Penticton this fall
June 17, 2025 - 9:07 AM

Iconic Canadian rockers The Tea Party, Headstones and Finger Eleven are stopping in Penticton on their cross-country tour.
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iN DISCUSSION: ‘Discriminatory’ religions shouldn’t get tax exemptions
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you'll find reader responses to stories and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week of June 9. They may have been edited slightly for readability. The opi

iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

Talks in Pennsylvania are at crunch time over a budget, legalizing marijuana and taxing skill games
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and state lawmakers are getting down to crunch time, with big questions still outstanding about how to balance the Democrat's spending request. A push is also on to make Pennsy

Court rules West Kelowna acted 'unfairly' doubling developer's costs
A BC court has found the City of West Kelowna acted unfairly when it more than doubled the costs a developer had to pay after its housing project had been completed. In a June 11 decision, BC Court of Appeal Justice Geoffrey Gomery said the

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