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B.C.-incorporated cryptocurrency firm appeals record $176 million Fintrac penalty
TORONTO — A cryptocurrency firm incorporated in British Columbia is appealing a $176 million penalty…
Loaded barge bound for Seattle sinking off central B.C. coast
A barge carrying numerous cargo containers is sinking in the waters off British Columbia’s central…
iN DISCUSSION: Penticton’s racism bylaw unexplained
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
Safety changes urged after accidental lifeboat plunge off B.C.: TSB
RICHMOND — The Transportation Safety Board is urging stronger safety procedures involving lifeboats on commercial…
Proposed resort threatens critical wildlife corridor in BC, study says
A new study warns that the proposed Zincton resort in British Columbia’s Central Selkirks could fragment a critical wildlife corridor for grizzlies, wolverines and other species. Photo submitted by Tess McEnroe / Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative.
Penticton looking at 6 per cent tax increase as budget deliberations begin
Council was given a draft budget on Oct. 21 with the stated goal of a 6.26 per cent property tax increase for 2026, and that remains the goal now that budget deliberations have begun.
Man gets seven years for B.C. home invasion linked to cryptocurrency theft
PORT MOODY — A man who committed a violent home invasion to steal cryptocurrency in…
Bomb discovered during police search in Prince George, B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE — A bomb squad from British Columbia’s Lower Mainland is en route to…
Wind warning issued for Haida Gwaii off B.C. coast, gusts of 110 km/h expected
HAIDA — A wind warning has been issued for parts of British Columbia’s north coast,…
Vancouver Whitecaps aim to oust rivals Los Angeles FC in Western Conference semifinal
VANCOUVER — Ryan Gauld and the Vancouver Whitecaps have been here before — preparing for…
Penticton spent 18 months writing a unique racism bylaw to target just one person
And iNFOnews.ca has learned that that one person has now moved, largely resolving the problem.
Veteran players say PWHL has changed their minds and their hockey
Playing hockey for a living has changed the way some women in the Professional Women’s…
Richmond Spiders face the VMI Keydets on 3-game win streak
VMI Keydets (3-2) at Richmond Spiders (3-0) Richmond, Virginia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE:…
Panthers host the Devils following Jones’ 2-goal performance
New Jersey Devils (13-5-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Florida Panthers (10-8-1, in the Atlantic…
No. 6 Michigan women stay perfect in 120-50 blowout of Binghamton
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Olivia Olson and Syla Swords each scored 15 points and…
Bo Horvat gets 13th goal before ejection for Islanders in 3-2 win over Stars after tense finish
DALLAS (AP) — Bo Horvat scored his 13th goal of the season in the second…
Kone scores, then sees red as Canada blanks Venezuela 2-0 in final match of 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE — Canada heads into the World Cup year on the back of a…
McMahon and Iwuala have double-doubles, Ole Miss women beat Memphis 73-64 in OT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Cotie McMahon had 19 points and 12 rebounds, Christeen Iwuala added…
Australian prisoner sues for his ‘human right’ to eat Vegemite
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A prisoner is challenging an Australian state’s ban on inmates eating…
Casual skiers getting priced off the slopes at Okanagan ski resorts
“Compared to the U.S. by far we are cheaper than everybody else."
iN PHOTOS: Filipino baker puts lifelong passion into cake creations in the Shuswap
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"I was in there at the right time on Halloween when the display was stocked and looked amazing. I was like ‘who is doing this?’”
BC nurse caught stealing narcotics from work
The nurse can add their name to the list of others who have also been caught.
Violence, mould and rodent feces net Vernon motel $1,250 WorkSafeBC fine
"There have been past incidents where the police had been called to provide assistance."
Landmarks across Canada to be lit yellow for motionball’s #NoGoodWay Day campaign
TORONTO — When Peter Flagler leaves his job at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night he’ll…