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June 16, 2025 10:06:00
14-year-old love letter in a bottle found at Kamloops Lake
Westside Daze Kicks Off Summer With Great Music and Free Family FunBusiness Spotlight
Get ready for a weekend of celebrations! The Westside Daze festivities have been kicking off…
Kelowna’s Playtime Casino is Putting the Soul into SolsticeBusiness Spotlight
On June 21st, Playtime Casino in Kelowna is pulling out all the stops with a…
Atheist group says ‘discriminatory’ religions shouldn’t get tax exemptions in Kelowna
“Religions are allowed to discriminate. They have that right, it's called religious freedom... but we also have a right for freedom from religion.”
iN NUMBERS: Jailhouse facts and figures in Kamloops, Okanagan
To help ease your curiosity we have some fun and some not-so-fun data about BC Corrections facilities in Kamloops and the Okanagan.
iN PHOTOS: Prickly pear cactus has brief, colourful bloom in Kamloops, Okanagan
The cactus blooms in early June in yellow, orange and pink.
North Okanagan agriculture company takes regional district to court over septic system
The regional district is concerned the septic system could contaminate Kal Lake.
BC teacher who told student ‘get to work or I will kill you’ suspended
The teacher had made similar comments before.
Kamloops air ambulance firm claims bias; sues over lost government contract
The contract generated 25% of its revenue.
Family sue after 84-year-old Vernon woman leaves $1M estate to male escort
He was 54 years younger and his fees were "not insignificant."
American company buys Kamloops bicycle wheel manufacturer
Kamloops company We Are One has been building bicycle wheels for nearly a decade. This week it was sold to an American company.
Merritt teens first on scene of hotel fire take action, alert guests
Merritt teenagers Jacob Sutherland and Jayda Bonner didn’t hesitate to take action when they saw…
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."
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…
B.C. Opposition Leader John Rustad accuses former Conservative MLAs of blackmail
VICTORIA — British Columbia Conservative Leader John Rustad is accusing a group of legislators who…
Grizzly on island is safety risk, cannot be relocated, B.C. conservation officers say
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service says a grizzly that has stalked people, harassed…
Indigenous leaders tell Senate major projects bill moving too fast, call for consults
OTTAWA — The president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami says “Canada’s weakness” is publicly saying reconciliation…
Coast Guard union says crews in the dark about promised expanded ‘security mandate’
OTTAWA — A union official who represents marine search and rescue crews said Monday the…
Border bill raises questions about expanded data sharing with U.S.: Citizen Lab
OTTAWA — An organization that monitors the effect of information flows on human rights says…
After a calm night, LA mayor shortens downtown curfew hours imposed after violent protests
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a calm night in downtown Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass…
Georgia man charged with leaving threatening messages for 2 Republican senators
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia man accused of leaving threatening voicemails for two Republican U.S.…
Judge rules some NIH grant cuts illegal, saying he’s never seen such discrimination in 40 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge ruled Monday it was illegal for the Trump administration…
Lauren Kyle McDavid shares superstitions, how she’ll be watching Game 6
EDMONTON — Lauren Kyle McDavid plans to stand by the fireplace in her downtown Edmonton…
Saskatchewan premier pitches ‘port-to-port corridor’ for energy and other exports
CALGARY — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is pitching the idea of a “port-to-port corridor” that…
Doctor who supplied ketamine to Matthew Perry and called him a ‘moron’ will plead guilty
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A doctor charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month…
Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut to return to Coney Island hotdog eating contest after contract dispute
The champ is coming back to chomp. Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut announced Monday he…
No-hit loss won’t erase the lifetime memories made by Murray State during its improbable run
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The stands at Charles Schwab Field were emptying, and Murray State…
Dr. Ron Taylor, a 2-time World Series winner and former Blue Jays team physician, dies at 87
NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. Ron Taylor, a World Series champion pitcher with both the…
Rick Carlisle is a WNBA fan, and in the NBA he’s far from alone in that club
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — It’s official: Rick Carlisle isn’t just an Indiana Fever fan. He’s…
TRENDING NOW: Kid loses it watching ‘Harry Potter’ for first time
There’s something to say for firsts. Like the first time you watch a classic movie…
TRENDING NOW: Inline skates and walker don’t mix
This is a cautionary tale.
TRENDING NOW: Chicken sneaks a sip of guy’s beer
Chickens seem to do the weirdest things when you least expect it. Why order your…