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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…
THOMPSON: Life and times of train porters in US and Canada
"Black people were considered socially inferior to whites and menial work, such as that of sleeping car porters, was one of the only jobs they could get…even though many had college degrees."
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…
B.C. Opposition Leader John Rustad accuses former Conservative MLAs of blackmail
VICTORIA — British Columbia Conservative Leader John Rustad is accusing a group of legislators who…
Grizzly on island is safety risk, cannot be relocated, B.C. conservation officers say
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service says a grizzly that has stalked people, harassed…
Border bill raises questions about expanded data sharing with U.S.: Citizen Lab
OTTAWA — An organization that monitors the effect of information flows on human rights says…
Rare find: Remains of large, shortfin mako shark found in eastern Nova Scotia
PORT DUFFERIN — A marine animal rescue group has confirmed a rare but unfortunate find…
Karina Gould gets key committee chair as NDP is frozen out
OTTAWA — House of Commons committees are taking shape for this session of Parliament with…
The world’s most trafficked mammal is the pangolin. US officials say it’s an endangered species
U.S. officials proposed Monday to protect the pangolin, a small, nocturnal mammal covered in scales,…
Peter Mohler named new University of Alabama president
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees on Monday appointed…
North Carolina judges side with GOP lawmakers for who gets say on highway patrol commander
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A panel of North Carolina judges dismissed one of Democratic Gov.…
Karina Gould gets key committee chair as NDP is frozen out
OTTAWA — House of Commons committees are taking shape for this session of Parliament with…
May calls Carney’s decision to limit debate on major projects bill a ‘new low’
OTTAWA — Green Party Leader Elizabeth May said Monday that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision…
Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut to return to Coney Island hotdog eating contest after contract dispute
The champ is coming back to chomp. Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut announced Monday he…
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…
Neto, Fernández each score to lead Chelsea over LAFC 2-0 in Club World Cup
ATLANTA (AP) — Pedro Neto scored in the first half and Enzo Fernández in the…
Skinner or Pickard? Oilers’ Knoblauch still not naming starting goalie for Stanley Cup Final Game 6
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — It’s anyone’s guess who starts in goal for the Edmonton…
Ron Taylor, a former major-league pitcher and longtime Blue Jays doctor, dead at 87
TORONTO — Dr. Ron Taylor, a two-time World Series-winning pitcher and longtime Toronto Blue Jays…
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…