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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…
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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Kiskatinaw River fire situations stabilize after weekend rainfall
DAWSON CREEK — The BC Wildfire Service says the Kiskatinaw River fire in the province’s…
Wildfire near Squamish being held, no longer burning out of control
Officials say a wildfire near Squamish, B.C., which forced the evacuation of the nearby Alice…
Former MP Han Dong says he can move on after settling lawsuit against Global News
OTTAWA — Former MP Han Dong says he and his family can finally move on…
The latest: G7 meeting gets underway in Kananaskis
OTTAWA — Canada is hosting the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta. — Mark Carney’s first…
New Quebec Liberal Leader Pablo Rodriguez says he’ll run for seat in 2026 election
QUÉBEC — The newly elected leader of the Quebec Liberals says he’ll wait until the…
Talks in Pennsylvania are at crunch time over a budget, legalizing marijuana and taxing skill games
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and state lawmakers are getting down to…
Protester killed at Utah ‘No Kings’ rally was fashion designer from ‘Project Runway’
SALT LAKE CITY, Ut. (AP) — The 39-year-old man shot and killed at a weekend…
Togo suspends French state-owned broadcasters RFI and France 24 for 3 months over reporting
LOME, Togo (AP) — Togo has suspended broadcasts by two French state-owned networks for three…
Elizabeth May calls out Carney’s sprint to push projects bill through Commons
OTTAWA — Green Party Leader Elizabeth May said the drive by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s…
Former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh apologizes for attending Kendrick Lamar show
TORONTO — Jagmeet Singh is saying sorry for attending one of Kendrick Lamar’s Toronto concerts…
Diddy juror axed for lack of candor about residency in move defense says hurts jury’s diversity
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge dismissed a juror in the sex trafficking trial of…
Smith and Vasil look like two Rule 5 hits for the rebuilding Chicago White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) — Shane Smith pitched a total of 10 1/3 innings during his college…
Oilers hope to join elite group of Stanley Cup champions who rallied in Game 6
Eight teams in NHL history have won Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final to…
US-owned Irish soccer club Drogheda barred from Conference League by UEFA ownership rules
GENEVA (AP) — Irish Cup winner Drogheda lost its appeal on Monday against being removed…
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…