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June 27, 2025 10:06:00
Interior Health CEO steps down following KGH pediatric closure controversy
Interior Health CEO Susan Brown was set to retire at the end of the year, but she’s resigning early.
Kamloops mom gets new lease on life with controversial weight loss drug
“I’ve always struggled with my weight, and tried every single kind of diet and this seems to be a fit for me."
iN NUMBERS: Shambhala Music Festival from techno and dubstep to DUIs and a chapel
Here are the numbers for the annual Shambhala Music Festival at Salmo Ranch near Nelson.
iN PHOTOS: Critters get wet and wild in Kamloops, Okanagan
Included in this collection is an adorable duckling, a loon gliding under the water and drenched muskrat.
TRENDING NOW: Classic car window prank
This may be the perfect prank.
Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
The Central Okanagan's population is expected to hit 260,000 by next year and 322,000 by 2041.
More measles cases confirmed in Interior Health region
Interior Health is following up with people who have been exposed, but it said the public health risk is low.
‘Transfer of pain’: No answers for Merritt family after missing loved one’s remains found
“It’s about keeping him in the spotlight not as a missing and murdered man, but as a beautiful soul that touched many lives, and we’ll keep honouring him."
iN VIDEO: Robin babies squabble, bath in Kamloops garden
Kamloops gardener Sherry Bennett designed her yard to support and nurture bugs and wildlife, and…
2025 Penticton Elvis Festival ready to rock and roll
Thousands of fans of the King of Rock and Roll are once again expected to take in all the festivities over the next several days.
Duelling Vernon stratas enter 12th year of ‘convoluted’ legal battle
It was supposed to be a quick and easy investment, it is far from that.
Penticton schizophrenic off his meds when he committed violent, disturbing acts
An outreach worker had to get a restraining order against him.
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iN DISCUSSION: ICBC’s no fault system criticized
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor at iNFOnews.ca.
THOMPSON: Trying to make sense of the senseless hate in the US
"Killing and revenge and lawlessness and political hatred are as American as apple pie and baseball."
B.C. minister Bowinn Ma tells of ‘frightening’ incident at her constituency office
NORTH VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma says there was a “frightening” security…
B.C.’s Interior health authority confirms additional measles cases
KAMLOOPS — British Columbia’s Interior health authority says it has confirmed additional cases of measles…
Former PM Harper says military spending can address Arctic infrastructure gap
OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper says the best way to build much-needed infrastructure…
Trump ‘terminating’ trade talks, threatens tariffs over Ottawa’s digital services tax
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday afternoon that he was “terminating all…
Federal minister plans to hold consultations this summer on immigration intake
OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Lena Diab says the federal government will consult this summer on…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom sues Fox News over alleged defamation in story about call with Trump
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom sued Fox News on Friday over alleged…
Prosecutors in Jalisco, Mexico say they found 34 bodies in a mass grave
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Prosecutors in the western Mexican state of Jalisco said Friday that…
For Eastern US, temperatures swing high, then swing low. They’ll soon go back up
After days of blistering heat, the nation’s sweaty East Coast got to open windows, step…
Trump ‘terminating’ trade talks, threatens tariffs over Ottawa’s digital services tax
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday afternoon that he was “terminating all…
Federal minister plans to hold consultations this summer on immigration intake
OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Lena Diab says the federal government will consult this summer on…
Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet, French cinema power couple, call it quits
PARIS (AP) — Oscar winner Marion Cotillard and actor-director Guillaume Canet announced their separation Friday…
What to Stream: ‘The Bear,’ Lorde, ‘Smoke,’ ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ ‘Nosferatu’ and Nelly and Ashanti
The Jack Black-led movie phenomenon “A Minecraft Movie” and Lorde’s fourth studio album, “Virgin,” are…
Giants option RHP Sean Hjelle to minors and recall RHP Carson Seymour
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants have optioned right-hander Sean Hjelle to Triple-A…
Swiatek routs Paolini in Hamburg for her first grass final. Pegula awaits
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Five-time major champion Iga Swiatek reached her first final on grass…
Knapp shoots 11-under 61 for Rocket Classic 18-hole record, marking 4th tournament record in 2 days
DETROIT (AP) — Jake Knapp shot an 11-under 61 to break a Rocket Classic record…
TRENDING NOW: Classic car window prank
This may be the perfect prank.
TRENDING NOW: Doggo black hole
Scientists have discovered a black hole that absorbs all food falling to the floor.
TRENDING NOW: Playing a trick on Siri
This is a good one. If you haven't tried it, the results are hilarious.