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June 23, 2025 06:06:00
In BC the state can tell you what to do with your money, even when you’re dead
iN NUMBERS: Bureaucrats make the big bucks at city halls in Kamloops, Okanagan
You might be surprised how much they're paid.
iN PHOTOS: Six fascinating spiders to spot in Kamloops, Okanagan
There are hundreds of species in BC and each one has unique features and behaviour.
Suspended BC nurse had relationship with another vulnerable patient
The "inappropriate" relationship dates back 20 years.
Tribunal rules South Okanagan’s man’s chronic pain a ‘minor injury’
He's been in pain for four and a half years, but to ICBC it's just "minor."
Salmon Arm man, 48, jailed for having sex with a teenager
A 48-year-old Shuswap man, who had unprotected sex with a 15-year-old girl who went to…
Signs discouraging impaired boating vandalized in West Kelowna
“At the end of the day, just don't be impaired when you're driving a boat. The RCMP will be out. They will be watching."
Brother will get $10M, but wants bigger slice in Kelowna family’s real estate feud
The court battle between Ted Callahan and his three brothers has been going on for years.
BC wildfire documentary premiering in Kelowna, Vernon
“We need to increase the pace and scale of forest management in the province."
Highest earner at Kamloops city hall got $60K raise
Civil servants at Kamloops city hall got a collective 10.6% raise last year, with nearly $82.5 million spent on employees in 2024.
‘I was shocked’: Kamloops woman bitten by rattlesnake in backyard
“I felt tinging in my mouth, tongue and throat. I puffed up all the way to the armpit.”
NO NEED FOR SPEED: Kamloops to consider lowering limit to 30 km/h on residential streets
"I think we need to recognize kids play in these areas at all hours and, if we value the members of our community, this makes sense."
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iN DISCUSSION: ‘Discriminatory’ religions shouldn’t get tax exemptions
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor at iNFOnews.ca.
THOMPSON: Life and times of train porters in US and Canada
"Black people were considered socially inferior to whites and menial work, such as that of sleeping car porters, was one of the only jobs they could get…even though many had college degrees."
Suspension for BC lawyer who punched 80-year-old in the face
Just before the punch, the lawyer was sitting on the hood of the senior's classic Corvette.
Possible heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail in parts of B.C.’s southern Interior
Environment Canada is warning residents of parts of British Columbia’s southern Interior of possible heavy…
Heat warning still in effect as Ontario and Quebec battle scorching temperatures
TORONTO — Much of Ontario and southwestern Quebec will continue to bake in high temperatures…
Prime Minister Carney in Brussels today for EU-Canada summit
BRUSSELS — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Belgium today, where he visited a military…
In the news today: Carney in Brussels for EU-Canada summit
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Greenpeace joins anti-Bezos protest with Venice banner complaining about billionaire tax breaks
ROME (AP) — Greenpeace on Monday joined the smattering of protests in Venice against the…
Crushing it. What do you do with 4,000 hailstones that you collect while chasing storms
LEVELLAND, Texas (AP) — Dozens of researchers are chasing, driving and running into storms to…
The Latest: The White House defends its massive bombing campaign against Iran
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told ABC News on Monday morning that Iran was…
A MacArthur ‘genius’ skewers philanthropy in a farcical play tackling oligarchy and arts funding
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Mac does not set out to bite the hand that…
Prime Minister Carney in Brussels today for EU-Canada summit
BRUSSELS — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Belgium today, where he visited a military…
Comedy and crime fighting join forces for police learning leadership skills
CHICAGO (AP) — Three dozen police captains pair off in a Chicago conference room to…
A MacArthur ‘genius’ skewers philanthropy in a farcical play tackling oligarchy and arts funding
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Mac does not set out to bite the hand that…
Rahul and Pant lead India crawl to 159-run lead against England on Day 4
LEEDS, England (AP) — India paid caution to a lively pitch and bowling and scored…
F1 rookie Kimi Antonelli passes his final exams to graduate from high school
BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) — Formula 1 rookie Kimi Antonelli passed his final exams to graduate…
Olympics’ champion: New IOC president Kirsty Coventry inaugurated to start 8-year leadership
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The first female and first African president of the IOC, Kirsty…
TRENDING NOW: Best man takes his responsibility super serious
This best man knows his biggest responsibilities are to remember the ring, and crack some…
TRENDING NOW: Cow is best friends with a cat
Friendship knows no bounds, and this unlikely duo proves that. It’s hard to tell if…
TRENDING NOW: Crab learns how to take a selfie
Anyone can be an influencer these days, even a crab if it’s creative enough. The…