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June 30, 2025 12:06:37
New Interior Health CEO isn’t enough for Kelowna MLAs
Interior Health has a new CEO following the controversial Kelowna General Hospital pediatric unit closure,…
Queen of the South Charcuterie Turns a Vision Into Reality
Business Spotlight
Going from a dream to a thriving business is no easy task in the restaurant…
What’s the deal with the billboards next to the bridge in West Kelowna
Your tourist friends are going to ask you about them. You may as well have the correct answer.
BC First Nations are leading a waste revolution
A thick smoke from a burning garbage dump used to hang over Lil’wat Nation, putting…
Suspension for BC teacher who told stories about his high school girlfriend
The stories included "inappropriate" content of a sexual nature.
Innovative café opening in Vernon breaks down employment barriers
An artsy café opening in Vernon this summer will be operated by residents with diverse…
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.
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.
Vernon senior loses appeal over Bobcat assault on homeless couple
The appeal judge found there was "ample evidence" for the conviction.
Controversial Okanagan MLA has a ‘journalist’ on her payroll
“I'm a bit appalled. Journalists ideally strive to be impartial, but that's obviously not the case here. It's just another nail in the coffin of respectable journalism.”
THOMPSON: More questions than answers following Trump’s attack on Iran
OPINION Just six months ago, President Donald Trump said he would “stop the chaos in…
Top ten reasons to get our newsletter
Top Ten Reasons to get our newsletter 1. Find something new: You don’t need to…
iN DISCUSSION: ICBC’s no fault system criticized
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor at iNFOnews.ca.
B.C. launches working group to address safety in supportive housing
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s government is forming a working group to tackle a number of…
Large fire consumes Surrey, B.C., e-bike store, requires 36 firefighters
SURREY — Dozens of firefighters in Surrey, B.C., spent hours fighting a large blaze at…
Orcas sharing prey with humans may be trying to learn ‘who we are,’ researcher says
Jared Towers was in his research vessel on two separate occasions watching killer whales off…
B.C. government gets report looking into safety at events after Lapu Lapu attack
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s attorney general says the government has received a report from a…
‘It’s a privilege to live here’: What this Canada Day means for new citizens
Samantha Sannella shed happy tears as she stood to sing the national anthem at her…
First US center to train Catholics on canonization process to open in 2026
(RNS) — The first formation center for canonization in the United States is scheduled to…
A former governor, a Trump and many others: Tillis retirement sets off NC Senate seat speculation
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis’ surprise retirement announcement over the weekend…
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ June 27 The New…
Fans, Toronto city councillor call for better crowd control at new Rogers Stadium
TORONTO — Fans who attended the inaugural concert at Toronto’s new Rogers Stadium on Sunday…
B.C. launches working group to address safety in supportive housing
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s government is forming a working group to tackle a number of…
Fans, Toronto city councillor call for better crowd control at new Rogers Stadium
TORONTO — Fans who attended the inaugural concert at Toronto’s new Rogers Stadium on Sunday…
Bush, Obama and a tearful Bono fault Trump’s gutting of USAID on agency’s last day
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush delivered rare open criticism…
Former NHL defenceman Brent Seabrook joins Calgary Flames’ player development staff
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have hired three-time Stanley Cup champion and Olympic gold medallist…
NBA free agency opens Monday, after waves of player movement in recent days
Technically, the NBA free agency period was scheduled to open at 6 p.m. Eastern time…
Canadian teams make moves ahead of NHL free agency’s opening bell
A trio of Canadian NHL teams went to work ahead of free agency’s opening bell.…
TRENDING NOW: Dog just wants to unwind with a drink
Everyone is so chronically online these days, even a dog can’t enjoy a drink without…
TRENDING NOW: Stumped by a wardrobe malfunction
Everyone has dealt with a wardrobe malfunction. This official got all the way to work…
TRENDING NOW: Demanding turtle wants some scratches
This turtle has some attitude, but in the most adorable way. The guy’s just trying…