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• WORLD CUP DAILY, June 17: Stars shine for France, Argentina and Norway; England vs. Croatia today

  17-06-2026 16:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Daily FIFA World Cup updates and news for Black Press Media publications.
  Favoured France booted their way to a 3-1 win over Senegal in the first of four World Cup matches Tuesday (June 16), a day when soccer superstars came to play.
  Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi all had multi-goal games on Day 6 of the tournament.
  In Group I action, Mbappe scored twice for France in New York, where Bradley Barcola added a third for the winners and Ibrahim Mbaye netted Senegal’s lone goal.
  
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• THE MOJ: B.C. Lions need win over Ticats to avoid falling into 0-2 hole

  17-06-2026 15:30 via abbynews.com
  
  A good start.
  It was a point of emphasis by B.C. Lions general manager Ryan Rigmaiden and head coach Buck Pierce during training camp in Kamloops.
  The Lions were 2-5 after two months of play last season but rallied to finish at 11-7 and second in the Western Division.
  That start cost the Lions first place – and home field advantage against Saskatchewan in the playoffs.
  It proved to be critical as the Riders won the Western Final 24-21 at Mosaic Stadium in Regina to advance to the Grey Cup,
  
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• Kalamoir Park wildfire in West Kelowna remains held, evacuation alert still in place

  17-06-2026 14:55 via abbynews.com
  
  The Kalamoir Park wildfire in West Kelowna remains being held on Wednesday morning, June 17.
  While the fire is expected to stay within its perimeter, 742 properties, totalling an approximate 1,700 residents, remain on evacuation alert, meaning they have to be ready to go at any time if the fire spreads.Everyone who was placed on an evacuation order on Tuesday was able to go home just before 7 p.m. as the order was downgraded to an alert.
  On Tuesday, West Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund confirme
  
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• Crews to mop up hot spots at held West Kelowna wildfire, evacuation alert still in place

  17-06-2026 14:55 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE 6:10 a.m.
  West Kelowna Fire Rescue (WKFR) will be assessing the Kalamoir Park wildfire on Wednesday morning, fire chief Jason Brolund tells Black Press Media.
  Brolund said he expects “numerous” hotspots within the fire’s perimeter, which will show smoke throughout the day.
  “Because these are within the existing perimeter, we are not concerned about growth of the fire or risk to homes,” said Brolund.
  “Although not expected, I encourage the public to repo
  
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• Saanich paddlers tackle Race to Alaska for 3rd time 10 years after meeting there

  17-06-2026 14:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Already down three competitors, during its “proving ground” seagoing trip to Victoria, the Race to Alaska (R2AK) fleet takes off Wednesday at noon.When it does, Saanich paddlers Janice Mason and Ian Graeme are once again on the starting line of one of North America’s most unusual and demanding adventure races.The R2AK is a unique, engine-free, unsupported adventure race along the spectacular coast of B.C. and southeast Alaska. Competitors travel by sail, oar, paddle, pedal or a
  
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• Evacuation alert issued after wildfire grows to 22 hectares west of Princeton

  17-06-2026 08:00 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE:
  An evacuation alert has been issued for properties west of Tulameen on Lawless Creek Road and Tulameen River Road due to the Grasshopper Mountain wildfire.
  The blaze sparked Tuesday afternoon and quickly grew to an estimated 22 hectares. BC Wildfire responded to the incident with air tankers and helicopters alongside the Tulameen and District Fire Department.
  The Regional District of the Okanagan Similkameen asks those living on properties under the evacuation alert to prepare to evacuat
  
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• Bailey’s Law, on intimate partner violence, passes third reading in Senate

  17-06-2026 03:05 via abbynews.com
  
  It is now only a matter of time before Bailey’s Law can come into effect, as Bill C-225 passed its third reading in the Senate.
  After receiving its three readings in the House of Commons in April, Bill C-225 – otherwise known as Bailey’s Law – was quickly passed through the Senate, receiving its third reading on June 16.
  The act was first brought forth by Kamloops-Thompson-Nicola MP Frank Caputo and was named after Bailey McCourt, who died on July 4, 2025, following a vio
  
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• New well-being plan for children aims for better coordination in B.C. government

  17-06-2026 02:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Two years after the call for a well-being plan for children and teens, the provincial government has released an action plan.
  Children and Family Development Minister Jodie Wickens announced the new Child and Youth Well-Being Action Plan and Outcomes Framework during a news conference in Vancouver on Tuesday (June 16). She was joined by Attorney General Niki Sharma, Representative for Children and Youth Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, and Alex Turpin, a former child in care and member of the ministry
  
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• No structures lost in suspicious West Kelowna wildfire: Fire Chief

  17-06-2026 01:30 via abbynews.com
  
  “Today could’ve been a disastrous day.”
  That’s why West Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund spoke to the media regarding the Kalamoir Park wildfire on Tuesday afternoon.
  On June 16, a fire started in the West Kelowna park, with plumes of white smoke quickly growing, which could be seen from across Okanagan Lake.
  West Kelowna Fire Rescue (WKFR) was called to the scene and said tactical evacuations started “almost immediately” due to the path of the fire.
  “Up
  
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• Cultus Lake Waterpark to ‘remain closed’ until they get the all clear from 3 investigating agencies

  17-06-2026 01:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Cultus Lake Waterpark will remain closed as investigations continue after a dozen school children were injured in an electrical incident on Monday (June 15).
  Burn injuries from an electrified handrail occurred at the bottom of the Zero to 60 waterslide attraction, according to the latest details released by the waterpark on Tuesday (June 16).
  The park closure will go beyond the initial 48 hours first announced late Monday, and could extend until at least the following Monday, June 22.
  Park offic
  
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• Shots fired at Langley home part of extortion ploy, police confirm

  17-06-2026 00:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Shots fired at a Murrayville home are linked to extortion-related events in the region, according to Langley RCMP.
  Shots were fired in the early morning hours of June 12, in the 21500 block of 45A Avenue.
  Since the initial release, investigators have continued to advance the investigation and gather evidence. It has now been confirmed that this incident is linked to on-going extortion-related activity in the region.
  “Through continued investigative efforts, we have determined that this was
  
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