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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.
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."
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.
Controversial Okanagan MLA joins new BC political party
Vancouver-Quilchena Dallas Brodie MLA and Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream MLA Tara Armstrong are the first two members of the One BC Party with Brodie the registered interim leader.
RCMP identify human remains found near Kamloops; foul play suspected
Jordan Dean Nande, 27, went missing in March 2023.
Big White spending $9.4M on winter and summer upgrades
“All of these enhancements play a role in our long-term vision for modernization.”
Convicted flasher charged with exposing himself in Penticton
The man has a history of committing disturbing acts in public.
iN VIDEO: Kelowna gardener gets unusual wetland visitor
A western painted turtle scooted across a garden in Kelowna a few days ago at…
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
Top Ten Reasons to get our newsletter 1. Find something new: You don’t need to…
B.C. Independent MLAs start new party to ‘combat the globalist assault’
Two former members of the B.C. Conservatives who have been sitting as Independents for months…
B.C. forecasters issued high water advisories for numerous Interior rivers
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s River Forecast Centre has issued a high streamflow advisories for a…
Evidence closed at Quebec truck attack trial, jury to hear final arguments next week
RIMOUSKI — The defence has finished presenting evidence in the murder trial of a Quebec…
Squamish, B.C., reports progress in fire fight, as northeast hopes for rain
There’s optimism from firefighters and local authorities as crews battle blazes in opposite corners of…
Middle East de-escalation must be priority after Israel attacks Iran: Anand
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says de-escalation “must be the priority” after Israel…
Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, shows up to support Sean “Diddy” Combs at trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, came to the…
Met Opera attendance dropped in spring as tourism fell, coinciding with immigration crackdown
NEW YORK (AP) — Metropolitan Opera season attendance dropped slightly following the Trump administration’s immigration…
Men who stole $6 million golden toilet from English mansion sentenced to prison terms
LONDON (AP) — Two men who stole a $6.4 million golden toilet from an English…
Review: Switch 2 a significant upgrade, but the extra muscle comes at a cost
TORONTO — Nintendo bet big on innovation when it launched the Switch in 2017. Able…
Quebec Liberals hope to boost their fortunes as they choose new leader
MONTREAL — After a drawn-out campaign overshadowed by upheaval in Ottawa and threats from the…
Slick Rick returns after 26 years with ‘Victory’ album and proves hip-hop storytelling still reigns
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hip-hop legend Slick Rick is proving his creative spark is far…
Review: Switch 2 a significant upgrade, but the extra muscle comes at a cost
TORONTO — Nintendo bet big on innovation when it launched the Switch in 2017. Able…
CONCACAF Gold Cup starts on Saturday with many of the top players missing
Unlike the World Cup, the CONCACAF Gold Cup often is contested by B and C…
Australia batter Steve Smith out of WTC final after breaking pinkie
LONDON (AP) — Australia batter Steve Smith will take no further part in the World…
Brewers trade RHP Aaron Civale to the White Sox for 1B Andrew Vaughn
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have traded right-hander Aaron Civale and cash to the…
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.