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iN PHOTOS: Sky over Kamloops transformed by wildfire smoke
Environment Canada is forecasting smoke in the Kamloops area for the next couple of days.
Coldplay, U2 and Ed Sheeran top Pollstar’s most popular touring artists of the new millennium
But who are the most popular touring artists of the last two decades based on ticket sales? The results may surprise you.
Dumped dog rescued after six weeks in Clearwater backcountry
“When you picture the wilderness with mountains and wildlife, that’s what the dog was living in."
Okanagan Christmas film locations easy to locate but tough to find on screen
"The romantic person inside every one of us gets a moment to live out their secret dream."
Poilievre says Carney trying to manipulate his way to majority with floor-crossings
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is accusing Prime Minister Mark Carney of trying to wheel and deal his way…
Abbotsford mayor blasts feds for flooding ‘inaction’ as water starts receding
ABBOTSFORD — The mayor of flood-struck Abbotsford, B.C., says he is disappointed and frustrated with the federal government over what…
Exploding nitrous oxide canisters no laughing matter for garbage collection
VANCOUVER — Canisters of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, sold under the guise of whip cream chargers are…
iNvideo: Kelowna Falcons get surprise visit from Canada Shore
The Kelowna Falcons have been on a 5-win hot streak since iNFOnews last touched base…
Penticton RCMP investigating RV arson
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A man, possibly the arson suspect, was seen fleeing in a grey car.
Where ‘The Amazing Race Canada’ stopped on its way through Kelowna
"It was hard to keep the secret.”
Hidden Treasures at the Kelowna Community Market
A two-day community market is running July 11 and August 8, bringing something a bit…
Kelowna’s heard nothing about $3.2B plan to to help B.C. cities build homes
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"The announcement the Prime Minister made in Vancouver was a little vague.”
Who’s a good dog? Kamloops owners can certify their pups as trustworthy
“It isn’t even about aggressive dogs, it’s about dogs that don’t understand boundaries at all.”
Hong Kong eateries welcome dogs as city relaxes ban
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong dog owners and their four-legged friends have gained new freedoms after the city relaxed a decades-old rule, allowing the pets to join them at eateries. Since 1994, only guide dogs and those performing statutory...
Chronic illness and diarrhea surge in quake-hit Venezuelan communities as humanitarian crisis builds
CATIA LA MAR, Venezuela (AP) — Victims of the powerful twin earthquakes that jolted Venezuela last month as well as people spared by the destruction on Thursday flooded relief services offered by nongovernmental organizations in the hardest-hit areas. The demand...
Boston Bar, B.C., residents look on as wildfire burns near small highway community
BOSTON BAR — Jagdip Singh Bihal says he's opening his highway-side restaurant in Boston Bar, B.C., earlier than usual to accommodate wildfire crews battling a growing blaze near the small community.Bihal runs JB's Drive-In Restaurant, just a few hundred metres...
Ontario man sentenced to 20 years in U.S. for leading cross-border drug ring
An Ontario man convicted in the United States of running a drug-trafficking operation across the border into Canada has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.Guramrit Sidhu of Brampton, Ont., pleaded guilty earlier this year to leading a drug ring...
iN DISCUSSION: Was AI responsible for the Tumbler Ridge tragedy?
"The confusion over cause and effect continues, although in Canada we tend to treat it as a feature, not a bug."
THOMPSON: Running out of gas is something you do once
"It’s embarrassing - at best - to run out of fuel…cars swerving and people yelling insults as they pass…as if you intended your stupidity."
iN DISCUSSION: What to do for those who don’t like news
"One reader persistently tells me "there is way too much political topics" here and they are looking for more 'simple good feeling stuff'."
Boston Bar, B.C., residents look on as wildfire burns near small highway community
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BOSTON BAR — Jagdip Singh Bihal says he’s opening his highway-side restaurant in Boston Bar,…
Second boat was with B.C. charter before fatal sinking, raising rescue questions
RICHMOND — Top Vancouver Fishing Charter company took to social media on June 28 to…
In the news today: U.S.-Iran tensions, B.C. wildfires, positivity in Ontario town
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘It’s infectious’: Optimism a priority for Ontario town’s chief positivity officer
NEWMARKET — When Newmarket Mayor John Taylor appointed a few dozen people to serve as…
Boston Bar, B.C., residents look on as wildfire burns near small highway community
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BOSTON BAR — Jagdip Singh Bihal says he’s opening his highway-side restaurant in Boston Bar,…
Typhoon Bavi takes aim at China as Taiwan’s capital shuts schools
BEIJING (AP) — A powerful typhoon was heading toward China’s east coast Friday, the latest…
At least 1 million women have lost access to aid after funding cuts, UN says
GENEVA (AP) — At least 1 million women have lost access to humanitarian and other…
One of Spain’s deadliest wildfires has killed at least 11 people, with 19 others missing
MADRID (AP) — A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, making…
Statistics Canada to release June jobs figures after surprise gain in May
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada is set to publish fresh jobs data for June this morning.…
In any language: English speakers are tuning into World Cup broadcasts in Spanish
MIAMI (AP) — Ashleigh Hallam teaches English as a second language at her local library…
Community screenings help a movie set during an Indian insurgency bypass censorship
GURDASPUR, India (AP) — As dusk settled over Gurdaspur’s fields, villagers gathered in the courtyard…
In any language: English speakers are tuning into World Cup broadcasts in Spanish
MIAMI (AP) — Ashleigh Hallam teaches English as a second language at her local library…
Arenado homers, Kelly pitches 7 strong innings as Diamondbacks beat Padres 3-1 to split series
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Nolan Arenado homered and moved closer to 2,000 hits, and Merrill…
Durbin’s 2-run homer lifts surging Red Sox past White Sox for a 6th straight win
CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Durbin hit a two-run homer to help the surging Boston Red…
Rankin leads the way with three TDs as Elks run over winless Redblacks 40-17
EDMONTON — Justin Rankin and the Edmonton Elks were back to their newfound winning ways…
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