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Airport security firm sues Canada for $420 million after failed contract bid
TORONTO — A multinational security firm that used to provide screening services at airports in…
Penticton judge says man in drug-induced psychosis put hundreds at risk
He led police on a wild and extremely dangerous one-hour high-speed chase from Osoyoos to Summerland.
Group sues Quebec City for cancelling July show of U.S. Christian singer Sean Feucht
A group associated with the American Christian singer Sean Feucht is suing Quebec City’s municipal…
TRENDING NOW: Never trust a bed at an open house
Never trust a bed an open house no matter how inviting it looks.
Vernon motel hit with fire code violations after WorkSafeBC fine for mould, rodents
“The employer had not conducted a violence risk assessment, did not have policies or procedures in place, and had not trained workers in the prevention of violence."
RCMP says B.C. ostrich farm investigations continue, charges neither laid nor stayed
RCMP say investigations are ongoing in relation to their enforcement operation at a British Columbia…
Pair of burglars arrested after Kelowna parkade storage room heist
Turner was on court-imposed conditions for break and enter when the storage room break-in happened. Grimson was on bail for similar crimes and had conditions that included electronic monitoring.
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…