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Weather warmer but still dry for Kamloops, Okanagan this week
The Christmas “cold snap” that hit Kamloops and the Okanagan over the weekend is giving…
These odd, non-native birds are found in southern Okanagan, Kamloops area
Chukars are some of the more unique birds in the Thompson Okanagan region, in both…
BC’s COVID pandemic health-care heroes
A new oral history project is documenting the personal stories of hardship and sacrifice endured…
Holiday togetherness can also mean family fights. But there are ways to try to sidestep the drama
The holidays, a time where families and friends can get together to talk, to laugh…
iN PHOTOS: Adorable pets dressed up for the holidays in Kamloops, Okanagan
Photos of adorable pets in Christmas outfits tend to bring smiles and brighten up the…
When is St. Nicholas Day? And how did this Christian saint inspire the Santa Claus legend?
NEW YORK (AP) — The white-bearded Christian saint whose acts of generosity inspired America’s secular…
Why Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’ became so popular – and stayed that way
NEW YORK (AP) — If anything about Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is…
Grieving and often overlooked, Palestinian Christians prepare for a somber Christmas amid war
It’s normally a moment of pure joy for the Rev. Khader Khalilia: the excitement, the…
The not-so-sweet BC sugar wars, then and now
On Sept. 28, workers at the Rogers sugar refinery in Vancouver went on strike. Within…
Consider visiting these popular BC hot springs for your next weekend getaway
Interior residents looking to relax in a natural hot pool in the winter are in…
Wishing our readers a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Thank you to each and every iNFOnews reader – you make it possible for us…
A weekend of combat in Gaza kills 14 Israeli soldiers as public support for the war is tested
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Fourteen Israeli soldiers were killed in combat in Gaza over…
Alberta bighorn sheep might become ‘little-horn sheep’ soon
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since this story's publication, iNFOnews.ca has been notified by the Okanagan Similkameen Stewardship that…
How to keep track of Santa as he travels Canada and the world
Santa is checking his map and checking it twice as he makes his way to…
Evictions ‘catastrophic’ for B.C. seniors who lose affordable homes: seniors advocate
VICTORIA – British Columbia seniors who face eviction from long-term, affordable rental housing face "catastrophic"…
How 2023 became the year of unions in BC
British Columbia’s unions expanded at a rate not seen in almost two decades in 2023…
Edmunds testers seek out the fastest charging electric vehicles
How much range an electric vehicle has is a primary consideration for many EV shoppers…
The bathroom’s an ideal place for many houseplants. Some are even happy in the shower
The term bathroom décor often conjures thoughts of decorative shelving, a framed print or perhaps…
This may be one way to get excluded from new short-term rental rules in Kelowna
A major Kelowna developer is hoping the province will look into what he sees as…
Pompeii’s ancient art of textile dyeing is revived to show another side of life before eruption
POMPEII, Italy (AP) — A new project inside the Pompeii archaeological site is reviving ancient…
Time to replace your car? How to tell when repair bills are no longer worth it
TORONTO – Deciding whether to fix your aging car again or trade it in for…
University researchers confirm fire-generated tornado over B.C. lake in viral video
LONDON, Ont. – Researchers at Western University say they've confirmed that a fire-generated tornado occurred…
BC oysters: Unsung climate heroes for your holiday buffet
There are moments when Steve Pocock questions the wisdom of his chosen profession as a…
Two of three remaining properties near Kelowna’s newest waterfront park are for sale
There are only three privately owned properties preventing the creation of a major waterfront park…