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June 12, 2025 04:06:00
iN VIDEO: Kelowna gardener gets unusual wetland visitor
Court rules West Kelowna acted ‘unfairly’ doubling developer’s costs
The developer begrudgingly paid the $750,000 because tenants were waiting to move in.
Interior Health backs West Kelowna on Rose Valley water treatment plant issues
The Rose Valley Reservoir, where the treatment plant gets its water, has contaminants like manganese because of the 2023 wildfires.
Serial Kamloops rapist sentenced to ten years in prison
Joel Eric Carlson was convicted in 2024 for sexually assaulting five women over a six-year period.
Safety improvements coming to Highway 97 intersections in Peachland
The provincial government plans to make a few intersections on Highway 97 in Peachland safer this summer.
Kelowna RCMP hand out 70 traffic tickets during enforcement blitz
“With the warmer weather now upon us, the Kelowna Municipal Traffic Unit is continuing its efforts to target speeders, distracted drivers using cell phones, all with the goal of making our roads safer for everyone in the community.”
Direct indictments in place for all four accused in Penticton murder
All four had been scheduled to have preliminary hearings, however, those will not take place now as trial dates are expected to be set soon.
All charges dropped after Penticton RCMP officers repeatedly taser prolific offender
The Justice described some of the errors the officers made as "unnecessary and inexplicable."
iN NUMBERS: How Kamloops, Okanagan took on the housing crisis in 2024
Some figures are worth bragging about while others, not so much.
iN PHOTOS: Wildlife parents dote on their young in Kamloops, Okanagan
Some wildlife parents have tougher jobs than others.
Kamloops mayor’s earns half his normal income due to imposed cuts
"In any other world, it's called constructive dismissal."
Public input needed for new study on painted turtle nesting in Vernon
“The turtles lay their eggs at night so will be active in the evening, at night or in the early morning.”
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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B.C. forecasters issued high water advisories for numerous Interior rivers
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s River Forecast Centre has issued a high streamflow advisories for a…
Business leader says BC Ferries’ hiring of Chinese shipyard is ‘informed decision’
VICTORIA — A business leader on ferry-dependent Vancouver Island says BC Ferries made a “strongly…
London-bound Air India flight with more than 240 aboard crashes after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India
AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — An Air India passenger plane bound for London with more than…
Alberta’s Smith, former prime ministers to speak at conference ahead of G7
CALGARY — Two former Canadian prime ministers and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are among the…
Protests at G7 summit in Alberta set to be largely peaceful, targeting Trump policies
EDMONTON — Protests during the upcoming G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis, Alta., may be starkly…
House will vote on Trump’s request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are moving to cut about $9.4 billion in spending already…
Inside the legal fight over the telehealth clinics that help women defy abortion bans
Every month, thousands of women thwart abortion bans in their home states by turning to…
Standoff with troops in Los Angeles reignites old feud as Newsom resists Trump’s immigration raids
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was earlier this year that California Gov. Gavin Newsom was making…
Some Newfoundland hydrogen companies behind in bills as industry hype ‘boils off’
ST. JOHN’S — Newfoundland and Labrador is owed millions of dollars in fees from green…
How undervaluation of Vancouver sites could cost millions in property taxes
VANCOUVER — Retired architect Michael Geller says he’s always keen to restore some “justice” to…
House will vote on Trump’s request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are moving to cut about $9.4 billion in spending already…
Kendrick Lamar to perform in Drake’s hometown for the first time since onset of feud
TORONTO — Kendrick Lamar is set to perform in Toronto tonight in his first swing…
PSG aims for Club World Cup glory after historic Champions League win
Just weeks after winning the Champions League for the first time in its history, Paris…
Canadian teen Summer McIntosh shatters third world swim record in five days
VICTORIA, Canada (AP) — Canadian teen Summer McIntosh has done it again. The 18-year-old made…
Panthers can move to the verge of winning the Stanley Cup again if they beat the Oilers in Game 4
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Leading the Stanley Cup Final 2-1, the Florida Panthers can…
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.
TRENDING NOW: A golden retriever tries to help
The person with the phone had two choices.