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June 24, 2025 04:06:00
iN VIDEO: Lightning storm electrifies sky over Kamloops
Vernon man who shot at girlfriend loses appeal
As he has more than 30 convictions, it's unclear what difference losing one would have meant.
Kelowna won’t hear delegation asking for review religious tax exemptions
“This is just something they don't want to deal with.”
Kelowna pedestrian killed on Harvey in two-car crash
“We wish to express our sincere appreciation to the individuals who stopped to render assistance at the scene.”
Vernon woman dies in family fight; suspect arrested
“The suspect was released from police custody pending a future court date and is bound by several conditions.”
Kamloops RCMP looking for tips after assault victim dies from his injuries
“Based on the investigation so far, it is suspected that Bradley may be the victim of an assault and could have received his injuries hours before he was located.”
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.
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…
iN VIDEO: Kelowna gardener gets close up look at a snakefly
Snakeflies have been around and unchanged for more than 50 million years.
Bat count this year shows promise for Okanagan population
"Bats are not evil, they're not out to bite you and suck your blood or anything like that."
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."
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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.
B.C. Conservatives start voting on Rustad’s leadership in marathon six-month process
VICTORIA — The Conservative Party of British Columbia has quietly begun voting on the leadership…
Man arrested for allegedly running police blockade in B.C.
A man accused of crashing into a police car while trying to evade a blockade…
Review of fossil fuel subsidies stalls as Argentina ceased communication with Canada
OTTAWA — A peer review of fossil fuel subsidies between Canada and Argentina — already…
Carney to begin talks on NATO spending target as summit starts today in The Hague
THE HAGUE — Prime Minister Mark Carney begins a two-day stop Tuesday in the Netherlands,…
In the news today: Trump announces ceasefire in Iran-Israel war
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Germany to raise defense spending to 3.5% of GDP in 2029
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s finance minister on Tuesday vowed to lift the country’s defense spending…
Pope Leo XIV offers an uplifting message urging seminarians to be joyful and honest
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV kicked off a weeklong celebration of Catholic clergy Tuesday…
Porto celebrates the summer and a beloved saint with plastic hammers, sardines and leeks
PORTO, Portugal (AP) — On Porto’s steep streets, several thousands of people celebrated the summer…
Review of fossil fuel subsidies stalls as Argentina ceased communication with Canada
OTTAWA — A peer review of fossil fuel subsidies between Canada and Argentina — already…
Judge seeks more information about Trump administration’s cuts to Voice of America
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge who blocked the Trump administration from dismantling Voice of…
Parades, concerts and heat warnings to mark Fête nationale in Quebec
MONTREAL — Quebecers will be decked out in blue and white today as the Fête…
Pro squash gets the studio treatment in Toronto ahead of Olympic debut at ’28 Games
TORONTO — Much has changed on the pro squash scene since Lee Beachill was last…
Wimbledon champ Andy Murray to help design statue of himself for tournament’s 150th birthday in 2027
LONDON (AP) — Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is to help design a statue of…
Dilip Doshi, former India left-arm spinner, dies at 77
NEW DELHI (AP) — Former India spinner Dilip Doshi, who took 114 wickets in 33…
US-owned Leeds signs Slovenia defender Jaka Bijol for return to Premier League
LONDON (AP) — Newly promoted Premier League club Leeds added Slovenia standout Jaka Bijol to…
TRENDING NOW: Customized hand sanitizer dispenser for the win
Someone made a hilarious customization to the hand sanitizer dispenser. Without going into too much…
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…