Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
How RCMP in BC came to formulate a plan to kill
The goal was to remove him from the residence for arrest, have him shot, or let him burn to death.
iN NUMBERS: Job search is ‘terrible’ for many in B.C.
Most people think the job market right now is "bad" or "terrible."
Summer Movie Preview: Nolan, Spider-Man and ‘Toy Story’ light up the cinemas
The movies always feel bigger in the summer. The budgets. The ambition. The names. The stakes. This summer, Hollywood has…
Kamloops paying $3M to Kelowna for firefighting dispatch
The five-year, $3 million deal was signed earlier this year.
Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby
Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be…
Kamloops’ new tourism development manager has big plans for the city, including a gondola
"If the story we tell is that we love our city and all the great opportunity here, people will hear and want to come here.”
Father charged with killing son, 5, daughter, 3, found in vehicle in Calgary
CALGARY — Police laid murder charges Friday against a Calgary father a day after he phoned them from a parked…
Five Okanagan players picked in NHL entry draft
They grew up playing in the Okanagan and are among 39 WHL players who are now NHL prospects.
Vernon teen arrested in fatal hit-and-run in Lumby
iNwheels
“Investigators were able to identify, locate and arrest the driver that night.”
iN PHOTOS: Stunning Kelowna garden reopens to public after years of restoration
iNwine
“Depending on the public interest and if any damage happens to the gardens, we want to be open continuously. So far, everyone has been very respectful.”
New downtown Kelowna RCMP community liaison plans to listen
“This role is about building trust, strengthening relationships and working together to address concerns in a proactive, community-focused way.”
Not the daily grind: Okanagan seeing new wave of craft coffee roasters
iNwine
In the last few years an array of small scale coffee roasters have opened up across the Okanagan.
Former Coldstream, Grand Forks Jehovah’s Witnesses’ privacy case going to Canada’s Supreme Court
"Should the Charter privilege a religious organization over an individual who has chosen to leave? These questions lie at the heart of this appeal.”
iN PHOTOS: Stunning Kelowna garden reopens to public after years of restoration
“Depending on the public interest and if any damage happens to the gardens, we want to be open continuously. So far, everyone has been very respectful.”
Fenestration Station Builds on a Trusted Local Legacy
Avoiding costly mistakes in door and window installations starts with trusted suppliers. Whether you’re replacing existing windows and doors or planning a new build, the wrong decision can lead to costly consequences. Working with a top-rated professional like BC’s Fenestration...
Vernon teen arrested in fatal hit-and-run in Lumby
“Investigators were able to identify, locate and arrest the driver that night.”
Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Five years after becoming the first Southern state to legalize possession of marijuana, Virginia has approved a legal way to sell it to recreational users. State budget legislation enacted Monday will allow up to 350 cannabis...
THOMPSON: Black cats, broken mirrors and other superstitions we believe in
"There are people, for example, who will not travel on the 13th day of any month…and even structure their decisions and lives around avoiding the number."
iN DISCUSSION: Prime Minister Carney’s BC condo buyout bungle
"I'm starting to get a disturbingly familiar feeling about Prime Minister Mark Carney."
THOMPSON: Social media not the place for accurate, factual news
"It’s like panning for gold…the nuggets are few and far between."
Plenty of food and conservation have turned B.C. waters into whale-sighting hot spot
VICTORIA — A rich food supply and past conservation efforts have turned British Columbia’s Salish…
Man charged after woman hit on head with piece of wood at Vancouver beach
VANCOUVER — A man has been charged with assault with a weapon after he allegedly…
Economy rebounds after contraction with 0.5 per cent growth in April: StatCan
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy was back in growth mode to start the second quarter,…
Poilievre shuffles critic roles in Conservative caucus, moves Chong to finance
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has shuffled his front bench lineup and has named…
Ottawa will match up to $4 million in donations for earthquake relief in Venezuela
OTTAWA — The MP overseeing Canada’s foreign aid says Ottawa will match up to $4…
Immigrants are leaving South Africa as protests grow over illegal migration. Here’s what to know
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Thousands of people gathered Tuesday in various parts of…
Britain sets out a plan for future defense with a focus on drones and a fight over money
LONDON (AP) — Self-flying fighter jets, uncrewed submarines and drones will be at the center…
Feliks the eagle is back home in Serbia after a kidnap ordeal in the Middle East
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Feliks’ journey resembles a Hollywood movie script, with kidnappers, smugglers and…
Economy rebounds after contraction with 0.5 per cent growth in April: StatCan
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy was back in growth mode to start the second quarter,…
Poilievre shuffles critic roles in Conservative caucus, moves Chong to finance
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has shuffled his front bench lineup and has named…
Heat forces yodelers at annual Swiss festival to sing in fountains
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — City fountains became impromptu rehearsal spaces this weekend as yodelers at…
Director Carl Rinsch is sentenced to prison in $11M fraud case over unfinished Netflix show
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood writer-director Carl Rinsch was sentenced Monday to 2 1/2 years…
Too pushy? Coco Gauff brought to tears by interaction with anti-doping tester
LONDON (AP) — Coco Gauff said she was brought to tears by a “pushy” anti-doping…
Artur Dmitriev, first male skater to win pairs Olympic gold with two partners, dies at 58
MOSCOW (AP) — Two-time Olympic champion Artur Dmitriev, who won figure skating gold medals with…
Altitude unlikely to affect Ecuador when it faces Mexico at the Azteca
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Altitude may have helped Mexico achieve a perfect record in the…
Featured Shorts
TRENDING NOW: Hotel safes aren’t microwaves
She was just trying to keep her leftovers safe.
TRENDING NOW: Rowing a boat is way harder than you’d think
It doesn't help when your friend is recording your rowing efforts.
TRENDING NOW: When you have a dog you’re never truly alone
Ever tried to doom scroll when you're dog was ready to eat?