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Jobless rate on the rise in Kelowna as BC struggles to employ young people
“The summer job is a rite of passage.”
Ancient squirrel feces a ‘time capsule,’ smelling as fresh as 700,000 years ago
The scent of ancient squirrel feces filled the laboratory where researcher Tyler Murchie was working to extract the genetic material…
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians support banning crypto ATMs over links to crime
The majority of British Columbians are on board with the ban, especially since the province has already outlawed cryptocurrency mining.
Accessorize with earplugs at this summer’s concerts so you can enjoy more music in the future
NEW YORK (AP) — When her favorite band took the stage, Kristin Shires was in the front row. As the…
What’s the deal with Kelowna’s roller disco fever
iNwheels
“It's this great feeling of freedom, just being able to cruise around on the wheels."
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 1:56 a.m. Australia scores a 2-0…
Playing hip-hop or Doris Day, older exercise instructors can speak their peers’ language
SEATTLE (AP) — Bengie Santos was a dancer and choreographer for 30 years before reaching an age when most artists…
BC insurance broker was stalked by a client, then fired. She sued and won
The judge had some damning things to say about her manager.
How a local entrepreneur satisfies Okanagan hunger for live Atlantic lobster
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The lobster travels more than 5,000 kilometres across the country.
iN PHOTOS: Sky over Kamloops transformed by wildfire smoke
Environment Canada is forecasting smoke in the Kamloops area for the next couple of days.
iN VIDEO: Kelowna Falcons get surprise visit from Canada Shore
The Kelowna Falcons have been on a 5-win hot streak since iNFOnews last touched base…
Penticton RCMP investigating RV arson
iNwheels
A man, possibly the arson suspect, was seen fleeing in a grey car.
Where ‘The Amazing Race Canada’ stopped on its way through Kelowna
"It was hard to keep the secret.”
California Democrat calls for Canada to end U.S. alcohol restrictions
WASHINGTON — A Democrat Senator from California says he wrote a letter to Premier Christine Fréchette asking Quebec to lift restrictions on the importation and sale of American wine.Adam Schiff referred to the letter, sent in June, in a post...
Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will let the bipartisan housing bill approved by Congress become law without his signature, saying Friday that he was refusing to put his name on it because of the little progress made in passing...
Solar-powered tricycles help Cubans navigate fuel shortages and blackouts
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s iconic vintage cars have all but disappeared and in their place, small electric tricycles — most of them made in China — have become the primary means of transportation for hundreds of thousands of Cubans grappling...
Ontario man sentenced to 20 years in U.S. for leading cross-border drug ring
An Ontario man convicted in the United States of running a drug-trafficking operation across the border into Canada has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.Guramrit Sidhu of Brampton, Ont., pleaded guilty earlier this year to leading a drug ring...
iN DISCUSSION: Was AI responsible for the Tumbler Ridge tragedy?
"The confusion over cause and effect continues, although in Canada we tend to treat it as a feature, not a bug."
THOMPSON: Running out of gas is something you do once
"It’s embarrassing - at best - to run out of fuel…cars swerving and people yelling insults as they pass…as if you intended your stupidity."
iN DISCUSSION: What to do for those who don’t like news
"One reader persistently tells me "there is way too much political topics" here and they are looking for more 'simple good feeling stuff'."
Visitor fought B.C. wildfire with frying pan. But it became an inferno
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BOSTON BAR — Fernando Balanta says he was on a trip to the landfill in…
Second boat was with B.C. charter before fatal sinking, raising rescue questions
RICHMOND — Top Vancouver Fishing Charter company took to social media on June 28 to…
Visitor fought B.C. wildfire with frying pan. But it became an inferno
iNwheels
BOSTON BAR — Fernando Balanta says he was on a trip to the landfill in…
What’s happening to deer at Marineland? Questions swirl as CFIA probes animal removal
NIAGARA FALLS — More than 300 deer at Marineland have been the focus of a…
Liberals set to hold nomination for upcoming Toronto byelection
OTTAWA — The Liberals are planning to choose a candidate July 18 for an upcoming…
Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for…
Students abducted in May by Muslim militants in Nigeria are rescued, government says
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Students abducted in May by Muslim militants in Nigeria’s southwestern Oyo…
Detainees tell their lawyer an ICE officer shot a Houston driver through a passenger window
HOUSTON (AP) — Three men inside a van who witnessed the fatal shooting of the…
FIFA World Cup, youth job gains gave the labour market a lift in June
OTTAWA — The FIFA World Cup and a better summer jobs market for young workers…
In any language: English speakers are tuning into World Cup broadcasts in Spanish
MIAMI (AP) — Ashleigh Hallam teaches English as a second language at her local library…
Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for…
UK actor Micheal Ward acquitted by London jury of rape and sexual assault charges
LONDON (AP) — British actor Micheal Ward was acquitted Friday of rape and other charges…
Twins reinstate catcher Ryan Jeffers from injured list after nearly 2-month absence
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins announced Friday that catcher Ryan Jeffers has been reinstated…
Belgium captain Youri Tielemans injured in warmups, scratched for quarterfinal against Spain
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans was scratched Friday from the starting lineup…
Canucks name Mougenel, Smith, Krog as assistants on Malhotra’s staff
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have rounded out the staff for new head coach Manny…
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