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Kamloops firefighters displaced after vehicle fire in fire hall
The fire station is still structurally sound and there was no notable fire damage beyond the single truck.
Woman assaulted in downtown Kelowna while on work break
Officers were called when a 42-year-old woman was attacked in the alley between Ellis Street and St. Paul Street.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run near Oliver winery
The pedestrian was pronounced dead on the scene.
Missing woman’s remains found near Salmon Arm years after disappearance
RCMP say her death was the result of foul play.
How pediatric jobs at KGH stack up against the competition
While Interior Health is addressing recruitment some think there should be more emphasis on retention.
iN PHOTOS: Cats go camping in Kamloops, Okanagan
“You have to supervise them, it’s like camping with toddlers, you watch them at all times.”
No jail for erratic Vernon Cadillac driver caught with ounce of fentanyl
He said it all was for personal use.
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?
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. government won’t fund drug for rare disease for nine-year-old girl
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it will no longer fund an expensive drug…
Remains found identified as woman who went missing in 2017
SALMON ARM — Mounties in British Columbia’s Interior say human remains found last month have…
Union slams package company DHL’s ask for federal strike intervention
OTTAWA — Unifor sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and cabinet ministers this…
Nova Scotia woman who killed daughter given 60-day leave from prison, but not parole
TRURO — A Nova Scotia woman who murdered her 12-year-old daughter in 2008 has been…
As Canada’s only ‘sugar tax’ ends, a study suggests it may have been effective
ST. JOHN’S — A new study suggests a unique provincial tax on sugar-sweetened drinks may…
Families of trans kids worry about what’s next after Supreme Court rules on gender-affirming care
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A U.S. Supreme Court decision Wednesday upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming…
Three more DeSantis allies to take the helm of public universities in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The state board that oversees Florida’s public universities has confirmed three…
ICE takes custody of Spanish-language journalist arrested at Georgia protest
U.S. immigration authorities said Wednesday they have detained a Spanish-language journalist, who will face deportation…
Union slams package company DHL’s ask for federal strike intervention
OTTAWA — Unifor sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and cabinet ministers this…
Buss family agrees to sell controlling stake of Lakers to Mark Walter for $10B, AP source says
The Buss family has agreed to sell the controlling stake of the Los Angeles Lakers…
Jeezy reflects on the legacy of his commercial debut, the classic ‘Thug Motivation 101’
NEW YORK (AP) — When Jeezy released his commercial debut two decades ago, he prepared…
Nezza’s anthem in Spanish at Dodger Stadium ignites debate over team’s immigrant support
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As fans removed their caps and stood for the national anthem…
Nick Castellanos returns to Phillies lineup after benching for ‘inappropriate comment’
MIAMI (AP) — Nick Castellanos returned the the Philadelphia Phillies lineup for their game against…
Blackhawks re-sign forward Ryan Donato to a $16 million, 4-year contract
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have re-signed forward Ryan Donato to a $16 million,…
Tigers and Pirates postponed due to forecast for inclement weather, split doubleheader on Thursday
DETROIT (AP) — The scheduled game between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday…
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