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Kamloops’ only meadery showcasing locally grown flavours
iNwine
“There are a lot of people who are tasting mead for the first time and it’s fun watching their reactions."
iN NUMBERS: Building permit values spike in Kelowna and Kamloops
iNhome
Kelowna and Kamloops had strong years while many other cities in Canada were having a tough time.
RCMP on hunt for cattle poacher who shot calf near Merritt
Police arrived at the scene and found “a substantial amount of evidence.”
Police issue photo of suspected Kamloops dorm voyeur
Police released a photo of the person of interest in an effort to identify him in a voyeurism investigation.
B.C. Conservative Rustad stoking ‘baseless’ land ruling fears: First Nations leaders
VANCOUVER — First Nations leaders in British Columbia say provincial Conservative leader John Rustad is using “dangerous and cynical rhetoric”…
September inflation report muddies the water for the Bank of Canada
OTTAWA — Some economists say surprisingly strong September inflation figures will give the Bank of Canada pause ahead of its…
Gangster charged with Naramata killing faces more charges while in prison
His behaviour while in prison was described as "extremely poor."
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.”
Deadly Bangkok bar fire exposes Thailand’s safety loopholes for nightlife venues
BANGKOK (AP) — Debates have stirred over Thailand’s safety regulations and the legal loopholes that allow some venues to avoid stricter standards since a deadly fire at a Bangkok music bar killed more than 30 people and injured over 70...
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…
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…
Deadly Bangkok bar fire exposes Thailand’s safety loopholes for nightlife venues
iNwheels
BANGKOK (AP) — Debates have stirred over Thailand’s safety regulations and the legal loopholes that…
Hong Kong official says booksellers should ensure titles won’t harm national security after arrests
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong ’s top security official said Thursday that booksellers should…
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…
Ligue 1 side Paris FC signs defender Diego Coppola from Premier League Brighton
PARIS (AP) — Ligue 1 side Paris FC signed defender Diego Coppola from the Premier…
LeBron James scheduled to speak Thursday at Fanatics Fest in NYC, as NBA waits to hear his plans
NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James may be ready to shed some light on his…
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…
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