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June 20, 2025 06:06:00
Was Curtis Sagmoen a killer? RCMP fill in some of the blanks in the case
iN NUMBERS: Nearly a quarter of renters in B.C. spend half their income on rent
Common advice for renters is to spend less than 30 per cent of their monthly income on rent, and it turns out most British Columbians aren’t able to follow that rule.
iN PHOTOS: The seven snakes of the Thompson-Okanagan
Several species of snakes are slithering around Kamloops and the Okanagan during the warmer months,…
BC elementary teacher who spanked Grade 1 child suspended
She's been teaching for almost 30 years.
Developer takes Kelowna to court again over controversial highrise project
Appelt Properties filed a petition to the Supreme Court arguing that the City of Kelowna’s denial of its variance application back in May was unfair, unreasonable and asked the court to reject the city’s decision.
$22M cancer clinic set to open in Penticton Regional Hospital
“Dignity is important when patients and their families are going through a traumatic time in their lives, but now they can do it in an area everyone deserves.”
UPDATE: Kamloops courthouse threat prompts evacuation, lockdown
The building was evacuated around 9 a.m., but it's not yet clear why.
‘Always in fear’: Residents hope for calm after shooting at downtown Kamloops boarding house
"Now that this has happened, I'm hoping the RCMP and the city will hold them more accountable for what's going on back there."
Drunk e-scooter rider nabbed in downtown Kelowna: RCMP
“As an operator, you are subject to the same rules and regulations for operating any type of conveyance while impaired, whether it’s a car, boat or a scooter.”
Sign banning union recruiter removed from Kamloops construction site
"They're doing my job for me is really what they're doing."
iN VIDEO: Western painted turtle lays eggs into sandy nest in Vernon
“I've never seen that in my life, it brought me to tears."
Kelowna strata management firm fined $15K for not doing any managing
While it didn't do anything, it still charged almost $3,000 a month.
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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."
Man seen ‘speeding toward’ dolphins in B.C. waters fined $5,000
PORT HARDY — A man seen speeding on a Jet Ski towards a pod of…
B.C. coroner won’t call inquest into death of woman, hit by police anti-riot rounds
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s chief coroner is taking the unusual step of not calling an…
Brampton mayor ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Bishnoi gang terrorist designation
OTTAWA — Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown says he’s “cautiously optimistic” about the chances of India’s…
‘We cannot waste any time’: Anand promises ‘action’ and reform in foreign affairs
OTTAWA — Faced with escalating conflict in the Middle East, a collapsing global trade system…
Parliament set to rise today, with MPs to vote on controversial major projects bill
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s major projects and internal trade bill will be voted…
Zambia’s ex-President Lungu will be buried in South Africa due to family’s feud with Zambia
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu will be buried in South Africa…
Boy struck by lightning in New York City’s Central Park says he feels lucky
NEW YORK (AP) — A 15-year-old boy says he feels “pretty lucky” after being struck…
Judge rules Trump administration can’t require states to help on immigration to get transport money
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from withholding billions…
Review: ‘Mario Kart World’ a solid, safe offering for Switch 2’s early adopters
TORONTO — When the hybrid Nintendo Switch console hit the market in 2017, the bold…
How billionaire Mark Walter, set to own the controlling stake in Lakers, made his fortune
The billionaire slated to take over the controlling interest in the Los Angeles Lakers has…
Sean Baker reflects on becoming a ‘weird spokesperson’ for theatergoing
LOS ANGELES (AP) — During his best director acceptance speech at this year’s Academy Awards,…
Marlee Matlin tells her story in an intimate and groundbreaking documentary
When American Masters approached Marlee Matlin about doing a documentary, Matlin had one name in…
Kevin Durant buys minority stake in Paris Saint-Germain, partners with QSI
PARIS (AP) — NBA star Kevin Durant has purchased a minority stake in Champions League…
3-time America’s Cup champion Peter Burling joins Luna Rossa ahead of 2027 regatta off Naples
MILAN (AP) — Three-time America’s Cup champion Peter Burling has joined Luna Rossa ahead of…
World Curling tightens sweeping rules, bans firmer broom foams ahead of Olympics
PERTH — World Curling has tightened its sweeping equipment rules heading into the Olympic season.…
TRENDING NOW: Oil change goes wrong
What we have here is someone who wanted to change their own oil and it…
TRENDING NOW: Grandma’s DIY eyebrow fail
Their reaction to the results of their DIY efforts has gone viral.
TRENDING NOW: Baby with fake eyebrows
There is probably nothing funnier than putting fake eyebrows on a baby.