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June 14, 2025 12:06:00
Kamloops air ambulance firm claims bias; sues over lost government contract
BC’s sunflower sea stars are now endangered, but rays of hope remain
Sunflower sea stars clinging to life in BC’s cold-water fjords are officially on the edge of extinction, a scientific advisory panel is warning.
Family sue after 84-year-old Vernon woman leaves $1M estate to male escort
He was 54 years younger and his fees were "not insignificant."
American company buys Kamloops bicycle wheel manufacturer
Kamloops company We Are One has been building bicycle wheels for nearly a decade. This week it was sold to an American company.
Merritt teens first on scene of hotel fire take action, alert guests
Merritt teenagers Jacob Sutherland and Jayda Bonner didn’t hesitate to take action when they saw…
Vernon RCMP warn public about fake cash making the rounds
"If you know what you’re looking for, the phoney bills won’t stand up.”
Cause of Merritt hotel fire suspicious: RCMP
Everyone evacuated the hotel safely and no injuries have been reported.
Okanagan construction company fined $114K after explosion injured worker
The paving crew were trying to find a propane leak with a flame.
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.
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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Wildfire menacing Squamish, B.C., appears to stabilize amid cooler conditions
Officials say a wildfire near Squamish, B.C., which forced the evacuation of the nearby Alice…
Home owned by family of UBC and Vancouver Coastal Health embezzler up for sale
NORTH VANCOUVER — A real estate listing for a $2 million property in North Vancouver…
Woman dead, child in critical condition after boat capsizes in Quebec
MONTREAL — A woman is dead and a child is in critical condition after the…
Dollarama-sold Oracare Baby Brush toothbrush recalled for choking hazard
Health Canada has recalled a baby toothbrush sold in Dollarama stores across the country due…
Health authority issues warning as measles circulates in northeastern B.C. community
FORT ST. JOHN — A health authority in northern British Columbia says measles is officially…
Live updates: Military parade features helicopter flyover as LA police disperse protest
A massive military parade to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, requested by President Donald…
The Army turns 250. Trump turns 79. Cue funnel cakes, festive bling, military might – and protest
WASHINGTON (AP) — There were funnel cakes, stands of festival bling and American flags aplenty.…
Political violence is threaded through recent US history. The motives and justifications vary
The assassination of one Democratic Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband, and the shooting of…
Dollarama-sold Oracare Baby Brush toothbrush recalled for choking hazard
Health Canada has recalled a baby toothbrush sold in Dollarama stores across the country due…
Amid upheaval abroad, universities urge Ottawa, Quebec to invest in attracting talent
MONTREAL — Four major Quebec universities are proposing initiatives to make the province a landing…
Shawn Levy, Our Lady Peace among new inductees to Canada’s Walk of Fame
TORONTO — Director Shawn Levy, rock band Our Lady Peace and golf star Mike Weir…
Pianist Robi Botos on Oscar Peterson’s enduring legacy as centennial tour continues
OSAKA — Growing up in Budapest, Robi Botos and his father, who was a jazz…
Kepler’s homer in the eighth lifts Phillies to 3-2 win over Blue Jays
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Max Kepler hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning to…
Lexi Thompson shares Meijer LPGA Classic lead in bid for first win in six years
BELMONT, Mich. (AP) — Lexi Thompson birdied two of the final three holes Saturday in…
João Klauss has 1st career MLS hat trick for St. Louis in 3-3 tie with Galaxy
ST. LOUIS (AP) — João Klauss scored three goals — the 28-year-old’s first MLS hat…
TRENDING NOW: Inline skates and walker don’t mix
This is a cautionary tale.
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…