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June 13, 2025 16:06:00
Merritt teens first on scene of hotel fire take action, alert guests
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.”
Kamloops cops stop delivery van thief with spike belt
Someone stole a delivery van in Kamloops and police deployed a spike belt on the…
Kamloops man charged with sexual assault
A Kamloops man has been charged with sexual assault and police hope that someone will come forward with more information.
Cause of Merritt hotel fire suspicious: RCMP
Everyone evacuated the hotel safely and no injuries have been reported.
Okanagan construction company fined $114K after explosion injured worker
The paving crew were trying to find a propane leak with a flame.
iN PHOTOS: Cyclists enjoy new trail between Peachland and West Kelowna
"It’s quite hilly and incredibly scenic, you can see all across the lake."
iN VIDEO: Quail family goes for a stroll in sunny Penticton
Local videographer Courtney Robinson caught footage of the feathered family.
Municipal affairs minister says Kamloops council dysfunction ‘cannot continue’
The current council term, the first to a conduct rulebook for elected officials, has been marred by seemingly endless investigations and conflict, particularly centred around Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson.
TOXIC CULTURE: Kelowna MLAs meet with Interior Health CEO to express leadership concerns
“We have a CEO who has six months left in her tenure and who now appears convinced that she is going to be able to turn around what appears to be a broken relationship on her way out the door."
RCMP pull out all the stops to arrest suspected car thief in Shuswap
RCMP have a suspected car thief in custody after an attempted traffic stop in the…
Failed effort to disqualify Kamloops councillor from office ends with $18K in legal bills
A judge ordered the petitioners to pay the City of Kamloops' and Coun. Mike O'Reilly's legal expenses.
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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Saskatchewan RCMP investigating after ‘hateful symbol’ painted on rainbow sidewalk
TISDALE — RCMP say they’re investigating after they say a “hateful symbol” was painted on…
‘Let the chips fall’: New B.C. party’s leader vows to go where others won’t
VICTORIA — The interim leader of B.C.’s newest political party says it will raise issues…
Alberta government to start charging residents for COVID-19 shots this fall
EDMONTON — Alberta’s government says residents who are not immunocompromised or on social programs will…
Report on B.C. port strike says right-to-strike should be preserved
VANCOUVER — Labour experts tasked with studying a days-long labour dispute at British Columbia’s ports…
High court overturns B.C. sex assault conviction, clarifies ‘confusion’ over evidence
The Supreme Court of Canada says a British Columbia man convicted of sexual assault in…
News that 1 man survived the Air India plane crash weighs on some other sole survivors
News of the sole survivor of an Air India plane crash that killed the other…
Judge blocks State Department from firing workers while injunction is in effect
A federal judge in San Francisco on Friday stopped Secretary of State Marco Rubio from…
Former lawyer of missing Connecticut mom’s husband pleads guilty to interfering with police
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — The former lawyer and friend of the late, estranged husband of…
Airbnb says thousands of B.C. reservations at risk, blaming ‘rushed’ rental rules
VANCOUVER — Short-term vacation rental platform Airbnb said Friday that “thousands” of reservations in British…
And the Emmy goes to … Phillies star Trea Turner? Documentary on Turner’s ovation wins Emmy Award
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — And the Emmy goes to … Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner? Turner…
Women’s Football Alliance looking to expand into Canada next season
Commissioner Lisa King wants to bring the Women’s Football Alliance to Canada. The WFA has…
A US Open oops for Lowry, who gets a penalty after picking up his ball but forgetting to mark
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Shane Lowry was penalized a stroke Friday at the U.S. Open…
Angels promote top prospect Christian Moore for series at Baltimore
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels promoted their top prospect, second baseman Christian…
A’s pitcher Gunnar Hoglund to miss rest of season after hip surgery
Athletics right-hander Gunnar Hoglund had season-ending hip surgery on Friday after he made his big…
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…
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.