Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
OneBC leader sues Kelowna MLA’s staffer for defamation
“Self-proclaimed ‘free speech warrior’ Dallas Brodie is filing a lawsuit because she got called crazy? Sounds like insecurity to me."
Stüssi Sport: Gearing Up For A Great Season
September is right around the corner, and that means one thing to Nordic sport enthusiasts — Stüssi Sport's grand reopening…
iN PHOTOS: End of summer images from Kamloops, Okanagan – part two
With summer coming to an end, residents in Kamloops and the Okanagan can be seen enjoying the last warm days…
Minor win for Okanagan support worker claiming non-profit fired her over her disabilities
An Okanagan charity that helps marginalized people has failed in its bid to have a BC Human Rights Tribunal case…
barBURRITO Delivers Delicious Tex-Mex with an International Flair
If it seems like you are suddenly seeing a series of new Tex-Mex restaurants popping up around the Okanagan Valley,…
Owners of beloved ramshackle house in Armstrong area digging up its history
An uninhabited dilapidated house in the Armstrong area is the subject of numerous photographs and paintings, and the newest owners…
The science and art of making mead at Vernon’s Planet Bee
Mead has been gaining in popularity as an alcoholic beverage but also as a craft and career. Planet Bee in…
‘Outrageous:’ Vernon MP blasts US secretary of war for ‘bullying’ cadets
Vernon's Conservative MP described it as "bullying."
Campfire ban to be lifted Thursday in Okanagan, Kamloops
“As the campfire prohibition is being lifted, we ask the public to remain vigilant and follow all regulations when enjoying campfires."
Penticton city hall considers $9M solar powered ‘microgrid’
The solar-powered electrical grid would be there in case of emergency.
Uber drivers unionize in Kamloops, Okanagan
iNwheels
They will join Victoria as part of Canada's first-ever union for Uber drivers.
Crews mopping up after major fire at Vernon church
The fire did significant damage to the Vernon Alliance Church.
iN PHOTOS: Looking back at smoke-filled skies in Thompson-Okanagan
Photographers have been able to capture moments of bittersweet beauty.
BC SPCA Summer Tail Gate Series brings music, wine and support for animals to Privato Winery
An evening of live music, vineyard views and community connection is coming to Privato Winery as the BC SPCA Summer Tail Gate Series returns to Kamloops on September 3, 2026. Hosted by the BC SPCA Kamloops & District Community Animal...
Schwartz’s Deli swaps black cherry soda for local alternative as U.S. tariffs bite
MONTREAL — On a typical summer day at Schwartz’s Deli, in Montreal, there's a lineup at the door as tourists and locals wait to get their smoked-meat sandwich.But now, something has changed. For decades, customers would be able to order...
Uber drivers unionize in Kamloops, Okanagan
They will join Victoria as part of Canada's first-ever union for Uber drivers.
DEA tactic that let fentanyl flood the streets is being investigated by House Republicans
MIAMI (AP) — A controversial policing tactic that permitted staggering amounts of deadly fentanyl to reach the streets as federal authorities sought to build bigger drug cases is now under investigation by Republicans on the House Oversight Committee. The committee's...
iN DISCUSSION: Trump trade war creating chaos for small export companies, too
A guitar manufacturer in the Shuswap is trying to be optimistic about the future of his business.
iN DISCUSSION: What a mess the BC Conservatives find themselves in
"In a time where David Eby's NDP appears to be out of ideas and momentum and voters clearly would prefer another choice, this is their option."
iN DISCUSSION: Okanagan bakery stirs up wildfire compensation controversy
The bakery and coffee shop in Peachland would like to be compensated for business lost when tourists fled.
B.C. boaters warned to avoid floating island that has mystified experts
Geologist John Joseph Clague said when he first heard that a floating island, bigger than…
B.C. AG condemns report of death threats and raw bacon at Surrey mosque
British Columbia’s attorney general is condemning Islamophobia after the Fleetwood Islamic Centre in Surrey says…
B.C. boaters warned to avoid floating island that has mystified experts
Geologist John Joseph Clague said when he first heard that a floating island, bigger than…
RCMP ask to meet ex-B.C. Conservative who says he was offered job to quit as MLA
British Columbia legislator Ian Paton said RCMP have asked to interview him on Wednesday, and…
B.C. government confirms errors worth $1.46B in gas revenue forecasts
Errors including botched currency conversions led the British Columbia government to overstate its forecasted natural…
EU’s Kallas calls alleged Russian drone plot ‘state sponsored terrorism’ as Europe mulls a response
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top diplomat said Wednesday that an attempted attack on…
Sen. Ed Markey, 80, wins Mass. Democratic primary over opponent who called for generational change
U.S. Sen. Ed Markey secured the Democratic nomination in Massachusetts’ Senate primary Tuesday, once again…
Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second national security case
HONG KONG (AP) — Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty Wednesday to…
The Venice Film Festival opens with a Rupert Murdoch film, George Clooney and plenty of geopolitics
VENICE, Italy (AP) — George Clooney and Danny Boyle are helping kick off the Venice…
B.C. boaters warned to avoid floating island that has mystified experts
Geologist John Joseph Clague said when he first heard that a floating island, bigger than…
The Venice Film Festival opens with a Rupert Murdoch film, George Clooney and plenty of geopolitics
VENICE, Italy (AP) — George Clooney and Danny Boyle are helping kick off the Venice…
Ariana Grande steps out of the spotlight with gratitude at tour closing
LONDON (AP) — Ariana Grande’s final words, before she stepped offstage and out of the…
Dodgers activate Smith, Rushing and Wrobleski from injured list. Ohtani’s pitching outlook next
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers welcomed back starting catcher Will Smith, backup…
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev rallies just in time to avoid a first-round exit at the US Open
NEW YORK (AP) — Alexander Zverev rallied just in time to avoid becoming the first…
No. 1 Alexander Zverev wins in 5 sets, Coco Gauff starts her quest for a second US Open title
NEW YORK (AP) — Alexander Zverev has the No. 1 seed in a Grand Slam…
Featured Shorts
TRENDING NOW: A party game with hilarious consequences
If you’re looking for a great game to play at your next party look no…
TRENDING NOW: Grandpa trying to wrangle the grandkids
And yep, the grandkids are winning.
TRENDING NOW: Dog has ball retrieval powers
It's almost like he's using the Force.