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iN NUMBERS: TVs and tattoos show how excited B.C. was to host the World Cup
Would you like to see Vancouver host the World Cup again?
Lake Country man builds community’s first public sauna
"The biggest incentive is to give the community something cool to do in the winter time together."
New performing art centre in Kelowna worth the cost: lobby group
"Let's generate some feedback, let's generate some curiosity, and let's make sure that this is getting into the city's hands.”
Vernon’s O’Keefe Ranch loses legal fight with former board member
The case gives an insight into the inner workings of the beleaguered historic museum.
BC’s government employee strike is over. Here’s what comes next
The strike by the BC General Employees’ Union shut down liquor and cannabis distribution and backlogged traffic courts as the union ramped up job action incrementally.
Kamloops RCMP find cash, drugs, guns in rented vehicle
“Illegal firearms and illicit drugs in our communities remain a targeted concern."
Why Shohei Ohtani’s fans in Canada and beyond say he’s ‘bigger than baseball’
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ defence was crumbling against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the World Series, and…
Three Armstrong businesses gutted in early morning fire
“This was a devastating fire for our community, and our hearts go out to the owners, staff, and everyone affected by this loss."
It’s going to be a scorcher in Okanagan, Shuswap and South Thompson
Environment Canada has issued a yellow heat warning.
Kelowna man sexually assaulted girlfriends as a teenager, now he’s been convicted
The judge said if he was an adult at the time he'd have been jailed.
Controversial Okanagan MLA rumoured to be rejoining BC Cons as recall ramps up
"It looks like she may be actively internally campaigning with the Conservatives to rejoin them.”
Okanagan, Kamloops in for some heat with a dash of lightning
Temperatures are expected to stay around the mid-30s.
Kamloops mayor threatens to suspend employee during council meeting
"I don't know if you know, but the mayor can suspend any municipal officer or employee."
Taps turned off for some North Okanagan farmers due to water restrictions
"When one user exceeds their allocation, it directly affects what remains available to others."
Demand to list short-term rentals in Kelowna slow to recover
“Any government at any level, when they're making policy decisions, the first thing they need to do is determine what is the metric of success.”
The top photos of the day by AP photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors. Yeferson Seijas puts his cleats on for baseball practice in La Guaira, Venezuela, Saturday, July 11, 2026, after...
Kenyan court dismisses Rastafari case seeking to legalize marijuana
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking to legalize the use of cannabis by Rastafarians for religious purposes. Justice Bahati Mwamuye said Kenya’s laws prohibiting the cultivation and use of marijuana do not violate...
JONESIE: We need to talk about MLA Amelia Boultbee
Boultbee used all the tactics against me and iNFOnews.ca she has been using against constituents and critics throughout her short political career — lied to my boss, trying to shut me up, then threatened to sue before this column even came out.
Boultbee is now a member of government and she's already enlisted the NDP for help — against me.
iN DISCUSSION: Keeping morale up at work during World Cup
"For true sports fans, these are unique life experiences."
THOMPSON: How do Trump and his supporters live with themselves?
Like rats fleeing a sinking ship, those who have tied themselves inextricably to Donald J. Trump are in trouble.
Union says B.C. mill closure leaves workers ‘reeling,’ as industry woes persist
The union representing most of the 300 employees who will lose their jobs with the…
AutoCanada sells 3 B.C. dealerships for a total of $32.2 million
EDMONTON — AutoCanada Inc. says it has completed the sale of three dealerships in B.C.…
Alberta First Nation sues Ottawa over $5 treaty annuity, argues amount stuck in 1899
EDMONTON — A northern Alberta First Nation is suing the federal government to increase its…
Coalition Avenir Québec changes name to feature Christine Fréchette
MONTREAL — The governing Coalition Avenir Québec has changed its official name to feature new…
‘Apocalypse now?’ Wildfire smoke turns Toronto sky orange, prompts air quality alerts
Smoke from northern Ontario wildfires turned Toronto’s skyline an eerie shade of orange Wednesday as…
China and Xi are seen more favorably than the US and Trump in many nations, new survey says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The world has largely viewed the U.S. more favorably than China for…
Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that he is rolling out a…
Blanche confronts skeptical questioning of fund, tax deal for Trump at Senate confirmation hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confronted skeptical questions at a Senate confirmation…
Union says B.C. mill closure leaves workers ‘reeling,’ as industry woes persist
The union representing most of the 300 employees who will lose their jobs with the…
AutoCanada sells 3 B.C. dealerships for a total of $32.2 million
EDMONTON — AutoCanada Inc. says it has completed the sale of three dealerships in B.C.…
George Santos’ next gig? Reality TV show contestant
NEW YORK (AP) — George Santos has worn many hats: Swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast…
A horde of golden mini-Mozarts marks 270 years since the composer’s birth in Salzburg
SALZBURG, Austria (AP) — Visitors to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s hometown can see the composer —…
A’ja Wilson is drafted No. 1 as Cooper and Weatherspoon pick WNBA All-Star teams
Four-time MVP A’ja Wilson was selected first in the WNBA All-Star draft for the exhibition…
Brewers bolster rotation by getting Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon in a deal with the Astros
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and left-hander Colton…
NYC’s Rikers Island jail hosts World Cup watch party for inmates
NEW YORK (AP) — Offices, public parks, bars — watch parties popped up at all…
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