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Ruck wins fifth gold, Dawson sweeps men’s breaststroke at Canadian swimming trials
MONTREAL — Taylor Ruck won her fifth gold in as many events at the Canadian…
iN PHOTOS: Sky over Kamloops transformed by wildfire smoke
Environment Canada is forecasting smoke in the Kamloops area for the next couple of days.
The Latest: Trump spoke with Netanyahu about US ‘moves’ in the Persian Gulf
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President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke Thursday about Turkey as well…
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
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A man, possibly the arson suspect, was seen fleeing in a grey car.
Carney’s Saudi Arabia trip a ‘high-water mark’ for relations: Business leader
JEDDAH — Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi…
Where ‘The Amazing Race Canada’ stopped on its way through Kelowna
"It was hard to keep the secret.”
Wildfire season so far considered manageable across Canada, officials say
OTTAWA — The 2026 wildfire season has been manageable so far, largely because of significant…
B.C. drug deaths hit lowest level since before pandemic, down 55% since 2023 peak
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VICTORIA — British Columbia has recorded its lowest monthly number of suspected toxic drug deaths…
Kelowna’s heard nothing about $3.2B plan to to help B.C. cities build homes
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"The announcement the Prime Minister made in Vancouver was a little vague.”
Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star whose 1983 chart-topping power ballad “Total…
Who’s a good dog? Kamloops owners can certify their pups as trustworthy
“It isn’t even about aggressive dogs, it’s about dogs that don’t understand boundaries at all.”
First images released of the wreck of Quest, explorer Ernest Shackleton’s last ship
ST. JOHN’S — A team of explorers led by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society has…
Officials fear winds will fan out-of-control Brunswick Complex fire near Boston Bar
BOSTON BAR — Officials say strong winds through British Columbia’s Fraser Canyon northeast of Vancouver…
TRENDING NOW: Puppy’s too small for his bark
It's tough being a puppy.
Taylor Ruck continues strong run at Canadian swim trials with fourth title
MONTREAL — Taylor Ruck won her fourth title in as many races in emerging victorious…
Jail for Vernon woman caught drunk driving while on bail for drunk driving
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The crash left an 81-year-old man and a 14-year-old girl with lasting injuries.
BC Wildfire warns boaters after Kamloops fire
"We don't want to have anybody out on the water getting in the way of aircraft when they're out helping us."
The Latest: US says it’s carrying out more strikes after Iran’s attacks in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. carried out another round of strikes on Iran late Wednesday, hours after President…
Mental state ‘stable’ for father who killed kids, B.C. review board says
COQUITLAM — The risk posed by a man found not criminally responsible for killing his…
BC Parks Foundation needs $800K to save piece of Myra-Bellevue park near Kelowna from development
And it doesn't have much time to do it.
Death toll from B.C. fishing charter sinking rises as woman dies in hospital
RICHMOND — One of four people rescued after a fishing charter boat sank off Metro…
iN PHOTOS: Six majestic birds that are masters at fishing in Okanagan, Kamloops
Fish are at the top of the menu for these skilled hunters, divers and fishers.
Tempest Theatre brings classic adaptation to historic theatre
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The Tempest Theatre is bringing back a new twist on the classic performance of A…