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June 14, 2025 12:06:00
Kamloops air ambulance firm claims bias; sues over lost government contract
BC’s sunflower sea stars are now endangered, but rays of hope remain
Sunflower sea stars clinging to life in BC’s cold-water fjords are officially on the edge of extinction, a scientific advisory panel is warning.
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.”
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 NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan.
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.
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…
Top ten reasons to get our newsletter
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Wildfire menacing Squamish, B.C., appears to stabilize amid cooler conditions
Officials say a wildfire near Squamish, B.C., which forced the evacuation of the nearby Alice…
Home owned by family of UBC and Vancouver Coastal Health embezzler up for sale
NORTH VANCOUVER — A real estate listing for a $2 million property in North Vancouver…
Health authority issues warning as measles circulates in northeastern B.C. community
FORT ST. JOHN — A health authority in northern British Columbia says measles is officially…
Amid upheaval abroad, universities urge Ottawa, Quebec to invest in attracting talent
MONTREAL — Four major Quebec universities are proposing initiatives to make the province a landing…
WestJet hit with ‘cybersecurity incident,’ says operations running safely
WestJet says a “cybersecurity incident” is affecting access to some of its servers and software…
Thousands protest in Ivory Coast after opposition leader barred from presidential race
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Thousands of protesters gathered in Ivory Coast ‘s capital Abidjan…
At least 100 people killed by gunmen in north-central Nigeria, rights group says
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least 100 people have been killed in a gun attack…
Authorities still searching for suspect in shooting of 2 Minnesota state lawmakers
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (AP) — Hundreds of law officers fanned out across a Minneapolis suburb…
Amid upheaval abroad, universities urge Ottawa, Quebec to invest in attracting talent
MONTREAL — Four major Quebec universities are proposing initiatives to make the province a landing…
WestJet hit with ‘cybersecurity incident,’ says operations running safely
WestJet says a “cybersecurity incident” is affecting access to some of its servers and software…
Pianist Robi Botos on Oscar Peterson’s enduring legacy as centennial tour continues
OSAKA — Growing up in Budapest, Robi Botos and his father, who was a jazz…
How Prime Video’s ‘Burn Bar’ is changing the way we watch NASCAR
NASCAR fans have grown accustomed to seeing speed, throttle and braking on broadcasts for years.…
Canadiens sign forward Vinzenz Rohrer to three-year, entry-level contract
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Vinzenz Rohrer to a three-year, entry-level contract,…
Jets sign defenceman Alfons Freij to three-year, entry-level contract
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Alfons Freij to a three-year, entry-level contract,…
Steven Adams agrees to a 3-year, $39M contract extension with the Rockets, AP source says
HOUSTON (AP) — Center Steven Adams has agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension…
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This is a cautionary tale.
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Chickens seem to do the weirdest things when you least expect it. Why order your…
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This urban fox appears to be in a bit of a pickle. He appears to…