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WorkSafeBC won’t confirm investigations into Kamloops mayor
Despite the city's suggestions of multiple investigations, WorkSafeBC said "revealing the existence of such records would unreasonably invade the personal privacy of third parties."
$1.5B copper mine expansion near Logan Lake passes environmental assessment
An environmental plan for a massive copper mine near Logan Lake has been approved for…
Missing woman’s body found in Okanagan Lake near Peachland
The BC Coroner Service investigated and determined the cause of death isn’t suspicious.
RCMP hope someone recognizes suspect in Penticton counterfeit case
Do you know this woman suspected of using counterfeit cash?
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."
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.
BC woman suing Kamloops Catholic diocese alleging historic sexual abuse
The alleged abuse took place throughout the 1980s.
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 DISCUSSION: ‘Discriminatory’ religions shouldn’t get tax exemptions
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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.
G7 leaders agree to ‘charter’ on wildfires, pledging global co-operation
BANFF — Leaders of the G7 have agreed to co-operate on efforts to manage the…
Teck receives provincial certificate for to extend B.C. Interior copper mine
Vancouver-based mining company Teck Resources says it has received an environmental assessment certificate from the…
LGBTQ refugee group says number of requests for help has increased
OTTAWA — An organization that helps LGBTQ+ people file refugee claims says it has seen…
Carney guided the G7 through the ‘diplomatic Rockies,’ says expert
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney pulled off a successful performance hosting the G7 summit…
Carney to return to Ottawa after fruitful summit with G7 leaders in Alberta
KANANASKIS — Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading home to Ottawa today after hosting the…
A river overflows in southern China, stranding people and turning streets into canals
BEIJING (AP) — Rescue workers used rubber dinghies to evacuate people and deliver food and…
EU summons Russia envoy over attack of a diplomat in Vladivostok
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has summoned Russia’s envoy to Brussels for an explanation…
A look at soaring border tensions between Cambodia and Thailand
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cambodia’s capital Phnom…
Teck receives provincial certificate for to extend B.C. Interior copper mine
Vancouver-based mining company Teck Resources says it has received an environmental assessment certificate from the…
B.C. mall owner offers $6 million for three Hudson’s Bay leases: court documents
The B.C. mall owner hoping to buy dozens of Hudson’s Bay leases has offered $6…
‘Elio’ is an intergalactic tale — but for Toronto’s Domee Shi, it hits close to home
TORONTO — For Domee Shi, making a movie about an introverted kid getting abducted by…
Leslie Jamison wins Writers’ Trust award for international non-fiction author
American author and essayist Leslie Jamison has won this year’s $75,000 Weston International Award. The…
India aims to end 18-year series drought in England under new captain Shubman Gill
India has not won a test series on English soil since 2007. A generation of…
Mariners and Red Sox meet to determine series winner
Boston Red Sox (38-37, fourth in the AL East) vs. Seattle Mariners (37-35, second in…
Giants look to break 3-game skid, play the Guardians
Cleveland Guardians (36-35, second in the AL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (41-32, second in…
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