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Majority of B.C. nurses back job action after contract talks reached impasse, says union
The B.C. Nurses’ Union said its members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of job action. The post Majority of B.C. nurses back job action after contract talks reached impasse, says union appeared first on My South Okanagan Now.
Tumbler Ridge to host FIFA World Cup celebration after tragedy
The province said Tuesday the small northeastern B.C. community will host a free event June 15 featuring watch parties and other entertainment to celebrate the tournament. The post Tumbler Ridge to host FIFA World Cup celebration after tragedy appeared first on My South Okanagan Now.
Kelowna athlete takes on barefoot record run in Vernon
Just two years after a crash that left her with a broken neck, a local woman is on track to set a Guinness World Record.
Road rage racist rant ‘did not meet threshold of criminal offence’: Kelowna RCMP
The RCMP have now concluded their investiation on the matter
Okanagan
‘On the provincial and national stage’: Kelowna proclaims 2026 ‘Year of Sport’
Kelowna is hosting the Memorial Cup, Vancouver Bandits, BC Lions, and more this year
Busy intersection to come to life, have new way to experience downtown Penticton
The Blocks will be launched on May 29
Kelowna looking to make travel easier for residents with mobility aids
The Transportation Accessibility Strategy was accepted by council on May 11
Rural response toxic drug/mental health initiative launches in Lumby
North Okanagan Rural Response will benefit Lumby, Cherryville, electoral area residents
Hit the water: Cook Road boat launch open ahead of summer in Kelowna
Boaters eager to get on the water can now access Okanagan Lake at the Cook Road boat launch
BC
Cooler weather prompts lifting of campfire ban across coastal B.C. Friday
Campfires will once again be permitted across the Coastal Fire Centre beginning Friday afternoon, as cooler temperatures and improved humidity conditions reduce wildfire risk in the region. The post Cooler weather prompts lifting of campfire ban across coastal B.C. Friday appeared first on CHEK.
Bus ads for missing Lisa Marie Young roll out in Nanaimo
As new BC Transit bus ads featuring missing Nanaimo woman Lisa Marie Young begin rolling out across the city, advocate Cyndy Hall says the campaign is bringing renewed hope that the decades-old cold case could finally see new leads. The post Bus ads for missing Lisa Marie Young roll out in Nanaimo...
B.C. nurses vote 98.2% in favour of strike: ‘This vote is a defining moment’
The BC Nurses' Union says its members have sent a clear message to their employer after voting 98.2 per cent in favour of a strike. The post B.C. nurses vote 98.2% in favour of strike: ‘This vote is a defining moment’ appeared first on CHEK.
Brandon Clarke, B.C.-born Memphis Grizzlies forward, dead at 29
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died, the team, his agency and the NBA said Tuesday. He was 29.
B.C. government delays release of World Cup hosting costs until month’s end
B.C. Premier David Eby says hosting seven FIFA World Cup games in Vancouver will have a remarkable economic impact on the province, although his government won’t release the cost of staging the matches until at least the end of the month. The post B.C. government delays release of World Cup hosting...
Canada
Kelowna tourism spending rose in 2025 but visitors stayed for shorter trips
Tourism operators in Kelowna, B.C., are entering the 2026 season with cautious optimism as new figures show visitor spending and activity increased slightly in 2025.
‘Signal of hope’: Pressure mounts to open long-unused space at Kelowna General Hospital
The issue has renewed concerns about capacity pressures at Kelowna General Hospital, where hallway beds have become increasingly common.
7 more in Ontario told to isolate, considered ‘low-risk’ hantavirus contacts
Another six are isolating in Alberta and British Columbia, and remain asymptomatic for hantavirus, according to provincial health officials.
Did you also want to fill out the long census?
CBC's Puneet Nijjar shares perhaps the most unexpected feeling about the 2026 federal census: the disappointment some Canadians felt in not getting a chance to fill out the long version.
3 B.C. residents receive national honours for courage, bravery after 2022 bear attack
Three Dawson Creek residents have received national honours for saving their friend and mother during a bear attack near the northeast B.C. city in 2022.
World
Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car
The man smashed into a car and stole luggage containing hard drives with the singer's tracks.
Trump's 'Golden Dome' will cost $1.2tn and might not stop all-out missile attack
That pricetag is nearly seven times higher than Trump's initial estimate, found an independent budget office.
Iran War Updates: Trump Says Iran Must Make Deal or Face Renewed Attacks
Iran stuck to its most recent demands after President Trump dismissed them as unacceptable. As Mr. Trump left for a summit in China, he told reporters the war was “very much under control.”
Uganda's president sworn in for record seventh term
Yoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.
eBay rejects $55.5bn offer from GameStop
The online auction giant said it doubted how the video game retailer would finance its offer.