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‘Potentially fatal consequences’: Don’t be a moron and leave your dog in a hot car

In 2025, there were over 600 calls to the BC SPCA Animal Helpline about animals in hot cars.

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Pincushion Mountain hike tough, but the views are killer

Did you know you can get a certificate of completion from the District of Peachland if you reach the summit?

Full story:

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A new chapter for South Okanagan wine country! 🍷 Meet Petar Djuric, the winemaker shaping the future of Oliver's Vasanti Estate Winery with his sustainable, small-lot philosophy.

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Hungry bear rips apart vehicle in the BC Interior

Conservation officers are using the incident as a chance to remind the public not to leave food or garbage inside their vehicle.

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Wine column: Pink wine can be both serious and frivolous at the same time
National Rose Day is June 13. 🔻
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Larin’s goal off the bench earns Canada historic point at World Cup

The all-time leading scorer for the Canadian men's national team secured his country a crucial draw in Friday's opener.

Recap:

https://t.co/3FmAlZDSuK

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BC youth allegedly sexually assaulted by stranger at bus stop

“We understand incidents of this nature are highly impactful and concerning for the victim and community."

Details:

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Ontario man wanted Canada-wide arrested on #BCHwy1 with 5 stolen animals in car

The two dogs and three cats have all made the long journey home to be reunited with their rightful owners in Saskatchewan.

Details:

https://t.co/51duRUKqoO

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- Canadians cooling on Carney as Liberal lead shrinks: survey

- China tells G7 to support 'openness and cooperation'

- LeBlanc praises US, says bilateral agreements 'adjacent' to CUSMA now likely

All that and more in today's '5 things' ⬇️

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Canada set to kick off 2026 World Cup campaign in Toronto on Friday

It'll be a historic day as Canada takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina in the first ever FIFA World Cup match on Canadian soil.

Match preview:

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BC man admits assaulting girl he met on Snapchat

The judge accepted a joint Crown-defence submission for a sentence of time served followed by 12 months of probation.

Details:

https://t.co/fgNXsCPFAF

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Premier in Kelowna to announce 256 new trades training seats at Okanagan College

“We are ensuring young people can build a good life here in the Okanagan and across the province."

Details:

https://t.co/qcYnkoCb1Q

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Spike in highway fatalities and excessive speeding tickets a concern for BCHP

“The sad increase in long weekend deaths shows how we can’t be complacent after a good year like 2025."

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- Eby and Ford Canada's least-popular premiers: poll

- Trump says US will seize island, hit Iran 'very hard'

- Liberals move to ban under-16s from social media

All that and more in today's '5 things' ⬇️

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‘I called my mom immediately’: BC man wins $2M from scratcher

He has no specific plans for his windfall yet, but plans to celebrate by treating his mom to a nice dinner.

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Children aged 7 and 8 killed in UTV rollover in northern BC

There were 5 young children in the vehicle driven by the 7-year-old girl when she lost control and rolled "several times over a considerable distance."

Details:

https://t.co/TCbddySpKv

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Beloved BC music festival Rifflandia calling it quits after 18 years

Past lineups for the Victoria event included names like Lorde, Post Malone, Macklemore, Cypress Hill, Girl Talk, Chromeo and Death Cab for Cutie, just to name a few.

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Man accused of masturbating while starting at woman in Kamloops thrift store

The RCMP is now trying to identify the suspect, who reportedly fled the scene when he realized the woman had spotted him.

Details:

https://t.co/L5LclK9SKZ

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Woman who used fentanyl to kill cat sentenced in Kelowna

Another cat seized from her home had to be euthanized after various illicit drugs were found in its system.

Full story:

https://t.co/SSpuz9M03Z

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Ready to hit the trail? Check out Visit Penticton's guide to pedaling the KVR and start planning your next adventure.

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