Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
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?
‘It almost broke me:’ For Okanagan, Kamloops cannabis retailers it’s been a tough 7 years since legalization
iN420
“I didn't ever expect it was going to be easy, but certainly I didn't think it was going to be this difficult.”
A map of the best Halloween decorations in Kamloops
There are giant skeletons, staged scary scenes and a lot of lit up decorations.
One of BC’s worst mass killings took place in rural Okanagan 53 years ago
And the man behind the killings still believes he did the right thing.
Ontario will pull ads that triggered Trump in order to restart trade talks, Ford says
OTTAWA — Ontario is hitting pause on its short-lived anti-tariff television ad campaign in the United States on Monday so…
Eight people airlifted from flash flood on northern Vancouver Island
Police say eight people were rescued by air from a flash flood on Vancouver Island as a fall storm lashed…
BC high school teacher who hugs students gets suspended
He'd previously been warned about his behaviour.
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.
Psychiatric chief believes suspect in B.C. RCMP officer’s death still unfit for trial
COQUITLAM — B.C.’s director of forensic psychiatric services believes the man accused of first-degree murder…
Lightning flickers across southern B.C. amid dire wildfire warnings
VANCOUVER — Lightning strikes were flickering across British Columbia’s southern Interior on Wednesday afternoon, as…
Hamilton city council rejects one-year pause on AI data centres
Hamilton city councillors rejected on Wednesday a temporary pause on new data centres that was…
Psychiatric chief believes suspect in B.C. RCMP officer’s death still unfit for trial
COQUITLAM — B.C.’s director of forensic psychiatric services believes the man accused of first-degree murder…
Chiefs warn they’ll fight any assault on First Nations rights in major projects push
OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs say they’ll oppose any actions by federal and provincial governments…
ICE should keep making traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump says
iNwheels
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump wants Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to keep pulling…
Ex-captain pleads guilty to drugging and raping a US Merchant Marine Academy cadet on a cargo ship
NEW YORK (AP) — A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drugging…
More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than half the House Democrats voted Wednesday to strip $3.3 billion…
Chiefs warn they’ll fight any assault on First Nations rights in major projects push
OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs say they’ll oppose any actions by federal and provincial governments…
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…
New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas served on journalists over Air Force One coverage
WASHINGTON (AP) — The New York Times on Wednesday filed a motion to quash subpoenas…
George Santos’ next gig? Reality TV show contestant
NEW YORK (AP) — George Santos has worn many hats: Swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast…
Lionel Messi delivers again for Argentina as defending champions reach another World Cup final
ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates. With one more win, he’ll be…
Rumbunctious pro-Argentina crowd makes defending World Cup champions feel at home in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — Argentina fans are well known for their rabid, boisterous support of their…
Expanded playoffs make it hard to predict whether Skubal, Chapman, Gray get dealt
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Expanded playoffs make it harder to predict whether Tarik Skubal and other…
Featured Shorts
TRENDING NOW: Hammocks are tricky
Hammocks aren't for beginners.
TRENDING NOW: Bear steals golf clubs on BC golf course
Maybe the bear was after the snack in his golf bag.
TRENDING NOW: Neil the seal and his shenanigans
Neil the seal is quite infamous.