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BC woman suing Kamloops Catholic diocese alleging historic sexual abuse
The alleged abuse took place throughout the 1980s.
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…
14-year-old love letter in a bottle found at Kamloops Lake
“I felt I was thrown into the middle of a romance novel. I’m obsessed with romance novels, what are the chances?’”
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.”
Kelowna roofing firm fined $40,000 by WorkSafeBC
It's the fifth fine in two years.
Kamloops film director wins support for debut feature on homelessness
Her debut film "Mary" is based on an emotionally charged short film she created a few years ago called "The Bench", which follows the uncertain and isolated life of a homeless teenager trying to survive a winter in Kamloops.
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."
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…
Highlights from the G7 meeting in Kananaskis
OTTAWA — Canada is hosting the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta. Prime Minister Mark Carney…
Indigenous leaders tell Senate major projects bill moving too fast, call for consults
OTTAWA — The president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami says “Canada’s weakness” is publicly saying reconciliation…
Coast Guard union says crews in the dark about promised expanded ‘security mandate’
OTTAWA — A union official who represents marine search and rescue crews said Monday the…
A hurricane watch is in effect for southern Mexico as a depression in the Pacific gains strength
MIAMI (AP) — A hurricane watch was in effect Tuesday for southern Mexico as a…
Black boxes from India plane crash under study to ascertain cause of the disaster that killed 270
NEW DELHI (AP) — Investigators in India are studying the black boxes of a Boeing…
Two suspects detained in the killing of an Australian tourist in Bali
DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — Authorities have detained two suspects in the fatal shooting of an…
LeBron stars in Amazon ad, credits family for historic 23rd season return while nursing knee injury
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James may be daydreaming about Prime Day deals in his…
Louisiana is poised to hike its sports betting tax to help colleges pay their athletes
Louisiana is poised to hike taxes on sports betting to pump more than $24 million…
LeBron stars in Amazon ad, credits family for historic 23rd season return while nursing knee injury
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James may be daydreaming about Prime Day deals in his…
Doctor who supplied ketamine to Matthew Perry and called him a ‘moron’ will plead guilty
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A doctor charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month…
Red Sox baseball boss Breslow says Devers trade does not mean ‘waving of the white flag on 2025’
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox thought they would be better off with a…
Gilgeous-Alexander supports Williams with 31 points, 10 assists to put Thunder 1 win from NBA title
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the NBA’s Most Valuable Player this season primarily…
Nick Kurtz homers in 9th inning for second straight day to give Athletics 3-1 victory over Astros
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Nick Kurtz homered in the ninth inning for the second straight…
TRENDING NOW: We dare you not to laugh
Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, is not to laugh.
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.