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June 16, 2025 06:06:00
Atheist group says ‘discriminatory’ religions shouldn’t get tax exemptions in Kelowna
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…
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.
BC teacher with a history of touching female students barred for 1 year
His record dates back to 1988.
Kelowna roofing firm fined $40,000 by WorkSafeBC
It's the fifth fine in two years.
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…
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.”
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…
Quebec police searching for three-year-old girl who went missing in Montreal area
MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police are searching for a three-year-old girl who was last seen…
Contentious major projects bill falls under microscope as Liberals rush it through
OTTAWA — Provisions in the federal government’s controversial Bill C-5 that would allow the executive…
European Union leaders say Canada will sign a defence procurement pact this month
KANANASKIS — European Union officials say Canada is likely to sign a defence procurement agreement…
Fast-moving brush fire in Hawaii’s Maui County evacuates at least 105 homes, no structures burned
HONOLULU (AP) — Firefighters have evacuated at least 105 homes in Hawaii’s Maui County following…
Iranians seek temporary refuge in neighboring Turkey as conflict with Israel escalates
GURBULAK BORDER CROSSING, Turkey (AP) — At a border crossing between Turkey and Iran, Shirin…
Inquiries say social media fueled violence after a Maccabi-Ajax soccer match
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Social media posts coupled with a lack of official information…
Contentious major projects bill falls under microscope as Liberals rush it through
OTTAWA — Provisions in the federal government’s controversial Bill C-5 that would allow the executive…
European Union leaders say Canada will sign a defence procurement pact this month
KANANASKIS — European Union officials say Canada is likely to sign a defence procurement agreement…
Juror dismissed in Diddy trial despite protests by Combs’ lawyers
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge dismissed a juror in the sex trafficking trial of…
Free summer admission to national parks and historic sites begins Friday
OTTAWA — The “Canada Strong Pass’ takes effect Friday, offering free admission to national parks,…
Ben Shelton gives the US 3 men in the ATP top 10 for the first time since 2006
LONDON (AP) — Ben Shelton rose two spots to No. 10 in the ATP rankings…
Women’s Super League in England to expand from 12 to 14 teams
LONDON (AP) — The top women’s soccer league in England is set to expand from…
Canadian Grand Prix CEO confident about event’s future after successful 2025
MONTREAL — The spotlight stayed on the track this weekend at the Canadian Grand Prix.…
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…