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June 17, 2025 11:06:00
RCMP hope someone recognizes suspect in Penticton counterfeit case
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 VIDEO: South Okanagan camper has close encounter with flying squirrel family
Oliver resident Donna-Lee Arnold was camping at nearby Sawmill Lake earlier this month when she…
Province wants to seize alleged Montreal sex trafficker’s BMW after Kamloops arrest
He was arrested for his alleged role in gang-related Quebec killings, but it's ties to the sex trade that has authorities seeking to seize his BMW SUV.
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?’”
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.
BC teacher with a history of touching female students barred for 1 year
His record dates back to 1988.
Kelowna roofing firm fined $40,000 by WorkSafeBC
It's the fifth fine in two years.
iN DISCUSSION: ‘Discriminatory’ religions shouldn’t get tax exemptions
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor at iNFOnews.ca.
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.
B.C.’s biggest wildfire classified as ‘being held’ thanks to recent rain
Drenching rain has helped fire crews in British Columbia’s northeast get a grip on the…
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…
Eby to ask PM to declare India’s Bishnoi gang a terrorist group, amid extortion fears
British Columbia Premier David Eby says he wants a gang based in India declared a…
Liberal MP wants to see major projects bill amended, studied further
OTTAWA — Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith says he wants the House of Commons to sit…
New EV rebate program in the works, environment minister says
OTTAWA — Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin tells The Canadian Press the government will bring back…
Singer R. Kelly alleges mistreatment after hospitalization and prison ‘murder plot’
CHICAGO (AP) — R. Kelly collapsed in prison and was hospitalized, attorneys said in court…
10 years after Charleston church massacre, faith leaders lament that the country hasn’t changed
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — People of faith gathered again at Mother Emanuel AME on Tuesday…
Trump administration demands action from 36 countries to avoid travel ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has given 36 countries, most of them in Africa,…
New EV rebate program in the works, environment minister says
OTTAWA — Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin tells The Canadian Press the government will bring back…
Montreal invests $100K to lure research talent seeking to escape United States
MONTREAL — The City of Montreal is investing $100,000 to lure scientists and researchers who…
Singer R. Kelly alleges mistreatment after hospitalization and prison ‘murder plot’
CHICAGO (AP) — R. Kelly collapsed in prison and was hospitalized, attorneys said in court…
‘The Chosen’ swaps Texas for Italy to film the crucifixion for the hit drama about Jesus Christ
MATERA, Italy (AP) — Matera, in the south of Italy, is known as the “City…
A caddie at heart, Bones Mackay makes sure to get the 18th flag to Spaun’s bagman
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Jim “Bones” Mackay often has said he would always be a…
Blue Jays cut veteran reliever Erik Swanson, put struggling starter Bowden Francis on IL
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays cut veteran reliever Erik Swanson on Tuesday and…
Toronto Argonauts to add Chris Schultz and Nick Volpe to franchise’s all-time list
TORONTO — Former Toronto Argonauts Chris Schultz and Nick Volpe will be added to the…
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