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June 12, 2025 06:06:00
Convicted flasher charged with exposing himself in Penticton
iN VIDEO: Kelowna gardener gets unusual wetland visitor
A western painted turtle scooted across a garden in Kelowna a few days ago at…
Court rules West Kelowna acted ‘unfairly’ doubling developer’s costs
The developer begrudgingly paid the $750,000 because tenants were waiting to move in.
Interior Health backs West Kelowna on Rose Valley water treatment plant issues
The Rose Valley Reservoir, where the treatment plant gets its water, has contaminants like manganese because of the 2023 wildfires.
Serial Kamloops rapist sentenced to ten years in prison
Joel Eric Carlson was convicted in 2024 for sexually assaulting five women over a six-year period.
Safety improvements coming to Highway 97 intersections in Peachland
The provincial government plans to make a few intersections on Highway 97 in Peachland safer this summer.
You can BYOB to Riverside Park in Kamloops this summer
Parkgoers will be allowed their own liquor near the Riverside bandshell daily until October in a one-season pilot project.
Direct indictments in place for all four accused in Penticton murder
All four had been scheduled to have preliminary hearings, however, those will not take place now as trial dates are expected to be set soon.
All charges dropped after Penticton RCMP officers repeatedly taser prolific offender
The Justice described some of the errors the officers made as "unnecessary and inexplicable."
iN NUMBERS: How Kamloops, Okanagan took on the housing crisis in 2024
Some figures are worth bragging about while others, not so much.
iN PHOTOS: Wildlife parents dote on their young in Kamloops, Okanagan
Some wildlife parents have tougher jobs than others.
Kamloops mayor’s earns half his normal income due to imposed cuts
"In any other world, it's called constructive dismissal."
iN DISCUSSION: ‘Can’t limit or ban bad’ pet owners
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor at iNFOnews.ca.
THOMPSON: On trade, Canada must not give in to Trump the bully
OPINION Canada is a trading nation, it is the country’s life blood. The trading history…
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B.C. forecasters issued high water advisories for numerous Interior rivers
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s River Forecast Centre has issued a high streamflow advisories for a…
Business leader says BC Ferries’ hiring of Chinese shipyard is ‘informed decision’
VICTORIA — A business leader on ferry-dependent Vancouver Island says BC Ferries made a “strongly…
One Canadian aboard Air India flight that crashed just after takeoff
OTTAWA — One Canadian was on board an Air India flight bound for London that…
London-bound Air India flight with more than 240 aboard crashes after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India
AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — An Air India passenger plane bound for London with more than…
Alberta’s Smith, former prime ministers to speak at conference ahead of G7
CALGARY — Two former Canadian prime ministers and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are among the…
Ping, ping ping. Here’s what it’s like to drive into a big hailstorm in the name of science
INSIDE A TEXAS HAILSTORM (AP) — Wind roared against the SUV’s windows as its tires…
Harvard researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos faces detention hearing
BOSTON (AP) — A Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos…
Egypt blocks activists aiming to march to Gaza to draw attention to humanitarian crisis
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Egypt blocked activists planning to take part in a march to…
How ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’ seeded a music nonprofit supporting the songwriters of tomorrow
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s sung every summer in baseball stadiums around the United States.…
Some Newfoundland hydrogen companies behind in bills as industry hype ‘boils off’
ST. JOHN’S — Newfoundland and Labrador is owed millions of dollars in fees from green…
Macy’s Fourth of July show to feature Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz and Trisha Yearwood
NEW YORK (AP) — Macy’s will celebrate America’s independence with a 4th of July fireworks…
April Hubbard delayed MAID to accept Governor General’s honour: ‘Most artists never get a recognition like this in their lifetime’
April Hubbard changed the plan for her death so she could be there to celebrate…
Wimbledon announces record $73M prize fund and $4M for singles champions
LONDON (AP) — Wimbledon’s prize money has risen to a record 53.5 million pounds (about…
Canadian women fall one spot to No. 8 in FIFA rankings while Brazil climbs to fourth
The Canadian women dropped one spot to No. 8 in the FIFA world rankings released…
US Open underway with high expectations for Scheffler and a tough test for all
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — The first shot of the 125th U.S. Open on Thursday embodied…
TRENDING NOW: When your food follows you home
This urban fox appears to be in a bit of a pickle. He appears to…
TRENDING NOW: Dog takes himself for a walk on rainy day
This pup has found a work around when its humans don't want to venture out into the rain.
TRENDING NOW: A golden retriever tries to help
The person with the phone had two choices.