Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
Okanagan, Kamloops in for some heat with a dash of lighting
Temperatures are expected to stay around the mid-30s.
What it takes to get an accurate weather forecast in Okanagan, Kamloops
A lot of weather forecasting is trying to turn math and atmospheric science into something people can actually understand.
Teen with no licence nabbed in Lake Country joyriding in parents’ minivan
iNwheels
"The 16-year-old driver had no driver’s licence, and two of his teenage passengers were lying on the back floor of the minivan next to yard tools and a lawn mower.”
Impounded Ferrari more than doubled BC highway speed limit
iNwheels
"That money could have bought Gucci sunglasses or a lot of cappuccino."
One dead in Highway 97 crash between Vernon and Kamloops
iNwheels
A Vernon man died after a crash on Highway 97 between Vernon and Kamloops last night. Vernon RCMP were called…
Salmon Arm RCMP fleet gets first EV
iNwheels
Salmon Arm RCMP got a new truck and it’s all electric. Its 2024 Ford F150 Lightning was added to the…
One cyclist killed, two injured in Okanagan Granfondo
iNwheels
Police said the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
Kamloops mayor threatens to suspend employee during council meeting
"I don't know if you know, but the mayor can suspend any municipal officer or employee."
Taps turned off for some North Okanagan farmers due to water restrictions
iNwine
"When one user exceeds their allocation, it directly affects what remains available to others."
iN PHOTOS: Ride a lift to alpine blooms at local ski hills in Okanagan, Kamloops
Several outdoor lovers captured the beauty of the alpine this month.
RCMP find the body of a missing boater in Mara Lake near Sicamous
“While this is a tragic outcome, we hope the recovery of the missing man brings some closure to his family and friends."
Lake Country launches free ‘Scottie’ the summer shuttle to improve public transit
iNwheels
The shuttle rides are free for everyone and it’s meant to get people to destinations like beaches and restaurants.
BC man to pay $20K after tribunal rules party trick videos are intimate images
He has 100,000 followers and wanted the social media exposure.
Taps turned off for some North Okanagan farmers due to water restrictions
"When one user exceeds their allocation, it directly affects what remains available to others."
Demand to list short-term rentals in Kelowna slow to recover
“Any government at any level, when they're making policy decisions, the first thing they need to do is determine what is the metric of success.”
Man fleeing immigration officers in Florida is struck and killed by tractor trailer, police say
A man running from an encounter with immigration and other federal agents in Florida was struck and killed by a tractor trailer on Tuesday, authorities said. It was the third death in a week involving encounters with U.S. Immigration and...
Grateful dog owner describes mountain rescue after canine apparently ingests cannabis
LONDON (AP) — Christina Bluhme was high on the flanks of Britain's tallest mountain with her dogs and one of the hounds was a lot higher — and not in a good way. Tokyo, a 5-year-old black Labrador retriever, had...
iN DISCUSSION: Kelowna’s unemployment rate seems high
"What am I missing about this unemployment rate? It can't be all youth, can it?"
THOMPSON: How do Trump and his supporters live with themselves?
Like rats fleeing a sinking ship, those who have tied themselves inextricably to Donald J. Trump are in trouble.
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."
300 jobs lost as Canfor closes pulp mill outside Prince George, B.C.
VANCOUVER — Forestry company Canfor announced Tuesday its plan to permanently close its Northwood pulp…
Fact File: Fake Canadian fashion boutiques mislead shoppers
Multiple online retail businesses are advertising themselves as Canadian boutiques on platforms including Facebook. But…
In the news today: U.S.-Iran tensions grow, rate decision, chiefs gather in Ottawa
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Will Hamilton hit pause on data centres? Council set to vote on moratorium
Hamilton is expected to vote today on whether to become the first city in Canada…
First Nations chiefs gather in Ottawa for second day of AFN general assembly
OTTAWA — First Nations leaders attending the Assembly of First Nations annual general meeting in…
Tehran threatens to halt all Mideast energy exports after US reimposes its blockade on Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military reimposed a naval blockade on Iran…
Confirmed Ebola cases top 2,000 in Congo, including 754 deaths
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — The confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo have reached 2,011, including…
Death toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 32 as 2 more die in hospital
BANGKOK (AP) — Survivors and family members of victims of a deadly bar fire in…
Bank of Canada to deliver 5th interest rate decision of the year
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is set to deliver its fifth interest rate decision…
300 jobs lost as Canfor closes pulp mill outside Prince George, B.C.
VANCOUVER — Forestry company Canfor announced Tuesday its plan to permanently close its Northwood pulp…
Fact File: Fake Canadian fashion boutiques mislead shoppers
Multiple online retail businesses are advertising themselves as Canadian boutiques on platforms including Facebook. But…
Fact File: Fake Canadian boutiques mislead customers
Multiple online retail businesses are advertising themselves as Canadian boutiques on platforms including Facebook. But…
Former England forward Mason Greenwood makes $44M move to Fenerbahce
ISTANBUL (AP) — Former England forward Mason Greenwood signed for Fenerbahce to join his third…
Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL’s 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dylan Cease started a parade of pitchers that shut down a slew…
All in the family: Cody Bellinger wins All-Star MVP as his dad, former big leaguer Clay, looks on
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cody Bellinger had a night for the ages. His young daughters sat…
Featured Shorts
TRENDING NOW: Hammocks are tricky
Hammocks aren't for beginners.
TRENDING NOW: Bear steals golf clubs on BC golf course
Maybe the bear was after the snack in his golf bag.
TRENDING NOW: Neil the seal and his shenanigans
Neil the seal is quite infamous.