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June 11, 2025 13:06:00
You can BYOB to Riverside Park in Kamloops this summer
Direct indictments in place for all four accused in Penticton murder
All four had been scheduled to have preliminary hearings, however, those will not take place now as trial dates are expected to be set soon.
All charges dropped after Penticton RCMP officers repeatedly taser prolific offender
The Justice described some of the errors the officers made as "unnecessary and inexplicable."
iN NUMBERS: How Kamloops, Okanagan took on the housing crisis in 2024
Some figures are worth bragging about while others, not so much.
iN PHOTOS: Wildlife parents dote on their young in Kamloops, Okanagan
Some wildlife parents have tougher jobs than others.
Kamloops mayor’s earns half his normal income due to imposed cuts
"In any other world, it's called constructive dismissal."
No referendum for $150M Kamloops RCMP building
"It's time to just do it and not wait any longer."
iN VIDEO: Iconic Penticton sign gets fresh paint job
It took nearly 200 gallons of paint to make the sign bright white again.
UBCO building network of cameras to act as smoke detectors in forest
"With this technology, we’re making strides in protecting communities from wildfires by predicting them before they happen."
BC RCMP officer charged in Boundary region car crash
With charges approved, Odgaard is set to appear in court on June 30.
‘Extremely heartbreaking’: Friends, family mourn Penticton woman’s shooting death
"I've heard people's sides of the story, but they are all different so it's hard to get closure when people are lying about such a horrible event."
Shuswap RV resort loses appeal of $37,000 sewage leak fine
The RV park argued the fine should be reduced because the risk was "low."
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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Heat eases in parts of B.C., persists in Interior, as more temperature records fall
Environment Canada has lifted special weather statements about a record-breaking hot spell for much of…
Edmonton Oilers fan paints hundreds of faces per game while taking in the action
EDMONTON — More often than not, lifelong Edmonton Oilers fan Jacob Golka can be seen…
All regions will get ‘fair share’ of defence windfall: industry minister
MONTREAL — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the massive funding announced this week for Canada’s…
Canada invites United Arab Emirates to G7 summit, Brazil says Carney invited to COP30
OTTAWA — Canada has invited the United Arab Emirates to attend the G7 summit in…
NDP leader says Carney needs to update Parliament on trade talks
OTTAWA — Interim NDP Leader Don Davies says Prime Minister Mark Carney is not being…
Atlanta rapper Silentó gets 30 years after pleading guilty to killing his cousin
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — Silentó, the Atlanta rapper known for his hit song “Watch Me…
10 songs to celebrate the life and legacy of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson
NEW YORK (AP) — The musical world lost a giant with news Wednesday that Brian…
Japan’s Princess Kako addresses Brazil’s Congress, meets with Lula in presidential palace
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Japan’s Princess Kako of Akishino, a niece of Emperor Naruhito, was…
All regions will get ‘fair share’ of defence windfall: industry minister
MONTREAL — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the massive funding announced this week for Canada’s…
NDP leader says Carney needs to update Parliament on trade talks
OTTAWA — Interim NDP Leader Don Davies says Prime Minister Mark Carney is not being…
Atlanta rapper Silentó gets 30 years after pleading guilty to killing his cousin
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — Silentó, the Atlanta rapper known for his hit song “Watch Me…
10 songs to celebrate the life and legacy of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson
NEW YORK (AP) — The musical world lost a giant with news Wednesday that Brian…
McCutchen moves past Clemente on Pirates’ home run list in 5-2 win over Marlins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen hit a milestone three-run home run in the fifth inning…
Fueled by a desire to teach, new Penguins coach Dan Muse is embracing the challenge that awaits
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dan Muse knows his resume, at least the part that includes his…
Canadian bantamweight boxer Amanda Galle signs with MVP, looks to add titles
TORONTO — Canadian boxer Amanda (Bambola) Galle already holds the IBO bantamweight title. Now the…
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.
TRENDING NOW: A golden retriever tries to help
The person with the phone had two choices.
TRENDING NOW: Best fails so far in 2025 from AFV
Do you like videos of people failing at life?