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June 30, 2025 06:06:00
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.
Queen of the South Charcuterie Turns a Vision Into Reality
Going from a dream to a thriving business is no easy task in the restaurant…
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…
BC Tribunal rules against woman who took nude photos at work
Her ex then shared them with her bosses.
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.”
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.
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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."
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…
Suspension for BC teacher who told stories about his high school girlfriend
The stories included "inappropriate" content of a sexual nature.
CFIB says internal trade barriers coming down, but patchwork could create challenges
TORONTO — A new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says progress has…
Alberta byelection called for Aug. 18, giving Poilievre path to House
OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre has chosen one of the safest possible places to make his…
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick thanks Canada for dropping digital services tax
OTTAWA — U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick thanked Canada on Monday for dropping its digital…
Czech Philharmonic says Jakub Hrůša will become chief conductor in 2028
PRAGUE, Czech Republic (AP) — The Czech Philharmonic announced Monday that Jakub Hrůša has been…
In Senegal, luxury sheep shine at a beauty contest and fetch a high price
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The regal creatures are led into the open arena, stamping their…
Trump administration finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students, threatens to cut all funding
WASHINGTON (AP) — Harvard University failed to protect Jewish students from harassment, the Trump administration…
Who’s calling? A reporter, and it’s often President Donald Trump answering
For reporters, it’s hardly unusual to call sources on the phone to learn details or…
CFIB says internal trade barriers coming down, but patchwork could create challenges
TORONTO — A new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says progress has…
Czech Philharmonic says Jakub Hrůša will become chief conductor in 2028
PRAGUE, Czech Republic (AP) — The Czech Philharmonic announced Monday that Jakub Hrůša has been…
Who’s calling? A reporter, and it’s often President Donald Trump answering
For reporters, it’s hardly unusual to call sources on the phone to learn details or…
College star Oliver Tarvet wins in Slam debut at Wimbledon and could face Alcaraz next
LONDON (AP) — Oliver Tarvet changed into his University of San Diego gear moments after…
Canada’s Branstine falls to world No. 1 Sabalenka in Grand Slam debut at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON — Canada’s Carson Branstine saw her Grand Slam debut end Monday with a first-round…
WNBA expanding to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia over next five years
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA is expanding to 18 teams over the next five…
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…