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June 13, 2025 16:06:00
Merritt teens first on scene of hotel fire take action, alert guests
Vernon RCMP warn public about fake cash making the rounds
"If you know what you’re looking for, the phoney bills won’t stand up.”
Kamloops cops stop delivery van thief with spike belt
Someone stole a delivery van in Kamloops and police deployed a spike belt on the…
Kamloops man charged with sexual assault
A Kamloops man has been charged with sexual assault and police hope that someone will come forward with more information.
Cause of Merritt hotel fire suspicious: RCMP
Everyone evacuated the hotel safely and no injuries have been reported.
Okanagan construction company fined $114K after explosion injured worker
The paving crew were trying to find a propane leak with a flame.
iN PHOTOS: Cyclists enjoy new trail between Peachland and West Kelowna
"It’s quite hilly and incredibly scenic, you can see all across the lake."
iN VIDEO: Quail family goes for a stroll in sunny Penticton
Local videographer Courtney Robinson caught footage of the feathered family.
Municipal affairs minister says Kamloops council dysfunction ‘cannot continue’
The current council term, the first to a conduct rulebook for elected officials, has been marred by seemingly endless investigations and conflict, particularly centred around Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson.
TOXIC CULTURE: Kelowna MLAs meet with Interior Health CEO to express leadership concerns
“We have a CEO who has six months left in her tenure and who now appears convinced that she is going to be able to turn around what appears to be a broken relationship on her way out the door."
RCMP pull out all the stops to arrest suspected car thief in Shuswap
RCMP have a suspected car thief in custody after an attempted traffic stop in the…
Failed effort to disqualify Kamloops councillor from office ends with $18K in legal bills
A judge ordered the petitioners to pay the City of Kamloops' and Coun. Mike O'Reilly's legal expenses.
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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Home owned by family of UBC and Vancouver Coastal Health embezzler up for sale
NORTH VANCOUVER — A real estate listing for a $2 million property in North Vancouver…
Saskatchewan RCMP investigating after ‘hateful symbol’ painted on rainbow sidewalk
TISDALE — RCMP say they’re investigating after they say a “hateful symbol” was painted on…
Alberta government to start charging residents for COVID-19 shots this fall
EDMONTON — Alberta’s government announced Friday residents who are not immunocompromised or on social programs…
Report on B.C. port turmoil backs right to strike, rebuffing essential-service calls
VANCOUVER — The right of workers to strike and employers to lock them out should…
High court overturns B.C. sex assault conviction, clarifies ‘confusion’ over evidence
The Supreme Court of Canada says a British Columbia man convicted of sexual assault in…
2 women marry in Mexico’s embassy in Guatemala fueling a debate over same-sex marriage
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Two Mexican women were married inside the grounds of Mexico’s embassy…
Judge blocks plan to allow immigration agents in New York City jail
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge blocked New York City’s mayor from letting federal immigration…
Marines temporarily detain man while guarding LA federal building
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shortly after they began guarding a Los Angeles federal building Friday,…
Home owned by family of UBC and Vancouver Coastal Health embezzler up for sale
NORTH VANCOUVER — A real estate listing for a $2 million property in North Vancouver…
Airbnb says thousands of B.C. reservations at risk, blaming ‘rushed’ rental rules
VANCOUVER — Short-term vacation rental platform Airbnb said Friday that “thousands” of reservations in British…
And the Emmy goes to … Phillies star Trea Turner? Documentary on Turner’s ovation wins Emmy Award
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — And the Emmy goes to … Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner? Turner…
Women’s Football Alliance looking to expand into Canada next season
Commissioner Lisa King wants to bring the Women’s Football Alliance to Canada. The WFA has…
Hartenstein back in starting lineup for Thunder for Game 4 of the NBA Finals vs. Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Oklahoma City went back to the lineup it used throughout the first…
Canada exits BetVictor World Cup of Darts after second straight loss in Frankfurt
FRANKFURT AM MAIN — Canada’s (Gentleman) Jim Long and Matt (Ginjaninja) Campbell lost 4-1 to…
FIA suspends steward for Canadian Grand Prix over Verstappen penalty comments
Formula 1’s governing body has suspended a driver steward for this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix…
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…
TRENDING NOW: When your food follows you home
This urban fox appears to be in a bit of a pickle. He appears to…
TRENDING NOW: Dog takes himself for a walk on rainy day
This pup has found a work around when its humans don't want to venture out into the rain.