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Missing woman’s remains found near Salmon Arm years after disappearance
RCMP say her death was the result of foul play.
How pediatric jobs at KGH stack up against the competition
While Interior Health is addressing recruitment some think there should be more emphasis on retention.
iN NUMBERS: Graduating from college or university in Kamloops, Okanagan
Graduating from college or university is one of the proudest moments for a parent, and…
iN PHOTOS: Cats go camping in Kamloops, Okanagan
“You have to supervise them, it’s like camping with toddlers, you watch them at all times.”
No jail for erratic Vernon Cadillac driver caught with ounce of fentanyl
He said it all was for personal use.
$1.5B copper mine expansion near Logan Lake passes environmental assessment
An environmental plan for a massive copper mine near Logan Lake has been approved for…
Missing woman’s body found in Okanagan Lake near Peachland
The BC Coroner Service investigated and determined the cause of death isn’t suspicious.
RCMP hope someone recognizes suspect in Penticton counterfeit case
Do you know this woman suspected of using counterfeit cash?
Vernon RCMP search for stolen car connected to recent crimes
"It may still be driving around but there’s a very good chance it has been parked or left abandoned somewhere."
Three iconic Canadian rock bands making stop in Penticton this fall
"This tour is a rock lover’s dream come true. Finger Eleven, Headstones and The Tea Party have never toured the country together."
How controversial Okanagan MLA Tara Armstrong got herself a raise
Armstrong's raise as house leader is $11,953, or 10 per cent.
iN DISCUSSION: ‘Discriminatory’ religions shouldn’t get tax exemptions
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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.
G7 leaders agree to ‘charter’ on wildfires, pledging global co-operation
BANFF — Leaders of the G7 have agreed to co-operate on efforts to manage the…
Teck receives provincial certificate for to extend B.C. Interior copper mine
Vancouver-based mining company Teck Resources says it has received an environmental assessment certificate from the…
Montreal bicycle rental company sets new records during public transit strike
MONTREAL — Montreal’s main bicycle rental company says it smashed past its all-time record during…
Quebec police seeking witness in case of missing 3-year-old Montreal girl
MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say they are seeking an important witness in the case…
Major projects bill moving ahead despite pushback from Indigenous groups, MP
OTTAWA — A House of Commons committee is scheduled to sit until midnight to study…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial takes a day off due a juror’s illness
NEW YORK (AP) — A juror’s vertigo on Wednesday ended another day of the sex…
From the Greek mountains to Manhattan: folk music icon Petroloukas Chalkias honored after death
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece is honoring the late clarinetist Petroloukas Chalkias, whose hypnotic, note-bending…
This Australian moth uses the stars as a compass to travel hundreds of miles
NEW YORK (AP) — An Australian moth follows the stars during its yearly migration, using…
Montreal bicycle rental company sets new records during public transit strike
MONTREAL — Montreal’s main bicycle rental company says it smashed past its all-time record during…
Few Canadians support Canada Post privatization, but open to sweeping changes: survey
A new survey finds less support among Canadians for the privatization of Canada Post, but…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial takes a day off due a juror’s illness
NEW YORK (AP) — A juror’s vertigo on Wednesday ended another day of the sex…
From the Greek mountains to Manhattan: folk music icon Petroloukas Chalkias honored after death
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece is honoring the late clarinetist Petroloukas Chalkias, whose hypnotic, note-bending…
Report: 60% of Canadians say perception of women’s sport has improved over 3 years
TORONTO — A new report says 60 per cent of Canadians believe perceptions of women’s…
Valkyries guard Julie Vanloo is expansion team’s go-to interpreter for international players
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Julie Vanloo smiled as the memory came back to her and…
Zverev steps in after an advertising board lands on a spectator at Halle
HALLE, Germany (AP) — Alexander Zverev and an umpire helped out with ice after a…
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