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Shuswap construction company fined $11,000 after worker killed on site
WorkSafeBC said unsafe practices had become normalized.
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."
Grape growers harvest bumper crop in Okanagan and Kamloops
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“What growers are sharing with us is that the vines are full and the harvest has been really good."
Kamloops cops on hunt for university dorm voyeur
Kamloops RCMP received two reports from at least one student who spotted a man peering into her dorm window.
B.C. to add unpaid leave for ‘catastrophic’ illness, injury: Eby
The British Columbia government has proposed changes to the province’s Employment Standards Act to allow up to 27 weeks of…
iN VIDEO: Kelowna Community Market brings New and Used to Stuart Park
The Kelowna Community Market was a great success for aspiring new vendors this past weekend.…
The Toughest Sport on Dirt returns to Kelowna
Professional Bull Riding is coming back to Kelowna as the PBR Canada Cup Series comes…
RCMP divers recover body of man who drowned in Okanagan Lake
The man, who wasn't wearing a lifejacket, was riding a tube behind a boat when he fell off.
Swimmers prepare to cross Okanagan Lake in longstanding Kelowna tradition
More than 1,200 swimmers are expected to take the plunge in Kelowna this weekend for…
Arson investigation launched into Kamloops-area grass fire
The blaze at Battle Bluffs spread to nearly six hectares before it was brought under control.
iN VIDEO: Rock the Lake celebrates 9 years
Rock the Lake celebrated its 9th year running at Prospera Place this past weekend. The…
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."
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
When wildfires burn, smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, posing risks to those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make the air worse several states away, and wildfires in Canada can send smoke...
Canadian Transportation Agency approves Lac-Mégantic bypass construction
MONTREAL — The Canadian Transportation Agency has approved the construction of a bypass to divert trains around downtown Lac-Mégantic, Que., 13 years after a runaway train derailed and killed 47 people when it smashed into the heart of downtown.The agency...
Montreal public health warns of rise in overdoses linked to fentanyl and carfentanil
MONTRÉAL — Montreal's regional public health department is sounding the alarm over a significant rise in overdoses linked to fentanyl use, as well as several fatal overdoses involving carfentanil.The health department says paramedics have administered naloxone medication more than 925...
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.
Port of Vancouver’s ‘transformational’ upgrade is referred to Major Projects Office
TSAWWASSEN — The federal government has referred a plan to vastly expand the Port of…
Town site of Boston Bar, B.C., ordered to evacuate as wildfire flares
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Gurvinder Badyal operates the Canyon Alpine Motel in Boston Bar, B.C., whose residents were ordered…
Canada’s concessions have meant little to Trump administration: U.S. trade czar
WASHINGTON — The United States’ top trade official says the Trump administration isn’t going to…
Quebec police ethics commissioner opens file into Montréal-Nord racism allegations
MONTREAL — Quebec’s police ethics commissioner says it is looking into allegations of racism and…
Canada’s Drug Agency recommends funding lecanemab for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
TORONTO — Canada’s Drug Agency has recommended that public drug plans pay for a treatment…
Hegseth again backs a low-altitude military flyover as maneuvers draw scrutiny
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is sticking to encouraging low-altitude military flyovers after…
Texas flash floods leave at least 2 dead in region devastated a year ago
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Catastrophic flash floods in Texas have killed two people and forced…
The Latest: Long-debunked election claims could be a part of Trump’s address to the nation
President Donald Trump is set to address the nation Thursday at 9 p.m. ET on…
Canada’s concessions have meant little to Trump administration: U.S. trade czar
WASHINGTON — The United States’ top trade official says the Trump administration isn’t going to…
Corus to centralize Calgary, Edmonton productions of Global News, 43 jobs cut
TORONTO — Corus Entertainment Inc. is slashing dozens of Global News roles across Canada as…
Homeland Security: Foreign journalist visas set at 240 days, Chinese reporters cut to 90 days
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced Thursday it will drastically shorten visas for foreign…
Corus to centralize Calgary, Edmonton productions of Global News, 43 jobs cut
TORONTO — Corus Entertainment Inc. is slashing dozens of Global News roles across Canada as…
Pelé’s game-worn jersey from 1958 World Cup final fetches $4.9 million at auction
NEW YORK (AP) — A No. 10 jersey worn by Brazil icon Pelé in the…
Mets-Phillies start time moved, MLS game between Vancouver-Chicago ppd. due to wildfire smoke
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The start time for the MLB game between the New York Mets…
Major League Soccer’s NYCFC says it wants to sign Christian Pulisic but AC Milan not interested
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City FC would like to acquire Christian Pulisic to…
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iN VIDEO: Kelowna Community Market brings New and Used to Stuart Park
The Kelowna Community Market was a great success for aspiring new vendors this past weekend.…
iN VIDEO: Rock the Lake celebrates 9 years
Rock the Lake celebrated its 9th year running at Prospera Place this past weekend. The…
TRENDING NOW: Ontario train crew surrounded by wildfire
The crew in the locomotive were pretty calm all things considered.