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Kamloops’ only meadery showcasing locally grown flavours
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“There are a lot of people who are tasting mead for the first time and it’s fun watching their reactions."
‘My nightmare’: Kamloops university student reeling from dorm room voyeur encounter
"I've definitely struggled with things like waking up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat or having nightmares."
Carney vows budget will spur ‘unprecedented’ investment, but warns of ‘sacrifices’
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney promised the nation Wednesday evening the fall budget will spur unseen levels of private…
Officials warn against misinformation as B.C. rolls out influenza, COVID-19 vaccines
British Columbia’s health minister says she is concerned about a “growing amount of misinformation and disinformation” related to vaccines as…
Kamloops liquor store fined after selling six-pack to teen in sting operation
iNwine
The store tried to argue it had policies in place to stop it happening.
Regional district warns of AI misinformation after North Thompson dam scare
"You can tell it was AI-generated. Like, there was water coming out of the dam higher than the level of the lake. It just didn't make sense, but, a year from now, are we going to be able to differentiate?"
Get bad advice from the Canada Revenue Agency? You’re out of luck, taxpayer
OTTAWA — Canadians who file their personal income taxes incorrectly after getting bad advice from a Canada Revenue Agency call…
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?
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’ only meadery showcasing locally grown flavours
“There are a lot of people who are tasting mead for the first time and it’s fun watching their reactions."
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.
B.C. officials brace for increased wildfire activity from dry lightning
VANCOUVER — Officials in British Columbia have their eyes on the skies as dry lightning…
B.C. settles legal debt with former aide convicted in ‘quick wins’ scandal
The British Columbia government says it’s forgiving $340,000 in legal debts owed by a former…
In the news today: Wildfires destroy homes, U.S.-Iran strikes intensify, OSAP ruling
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C. officials brace for increased wildfire activity from dry lightning
VANCOUVER — Officials in British Columbia have their eyes on the skies as dry lightning…
Winds carrying wildfire smoke over Ontario force cancellation of music festival
TORONTO — Many regions of Ontario have traded heat warnings for air quality warnings as…
UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup
LONDON (AP) — The British government on Thursday urged FIFA to investigate Argentina’s team after…
US expands strikes into northern Iran and disables ship trying to run blockade
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States intensified its strikes on Iran early…
The band playing when a Bangkok bar caught fire mourns its members among the 33 dead
BANGKOK (AP) — Victims of this week’s flash fire at a Bangkok music bar that…
Canadian diplomats in U.S. face gun violence, housing woes, audit finds
OTTAWA — An internal government audit of Canadian diplomatic missions in the U.S. completed late…
Ministers to address Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa
OTTAWA — A handful of federal ministers are expected to address hundreds of First Nations…
Director Clement Virgo adapts true story of slavery into futuristic fairy tale in ‘Steal Away’
TORONTO — When Clement Virgo read a book about an enslaved teenager who fled to…
‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored…
UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup
LONDON (AP) — The British government on Thursday urged FIFA to investigate Argentina’s team after…
Triathlon unites to increase its popularity closer to the level of tennis and golf
MADRID (AP) — Triathlon is taking action to try to boost its popularity, with hopes…
World Rugby bans Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada for 2 matches over referee comments
Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada has been suspended for two matches under new World Rugby guidelines…
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