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June 29, 2025 12:06:00
Suspension for BC teacher who told stories about his high school girlfriend
The stories included "inappropriate" content of a sexual nature.
Innovative café opening in Vernon breaks down employment barriers
An artsy café opening in Vernon this summer will be operated by residents with diverse…
BC Tribunal rules against woman who took nude photos at work
Her ex then shared them with her bosses.
Is Tide a pesticide? BC contractor who put detergent on rooftop sparks legal fight
The contractor used 290 kg of detergent on the roofs of nearly 100 condos to kill moss on the roof. Then the rain came.
Kelowna curling club fights $7,000 fine after serving beer to undercover teen
The Kelowna Curling Club has successfully fought a $7,000 fine after it served a 17-year-old…
Penticton bug lover makes rare cricket discovery
"I wasn’t expecting to find it and I had to do some research on it after I found it. It was pretty big, around two inches long. It was my first time seeing one.”
iN PHOTOS: Critters get wet and wild in Kamloops, Okanagan
Included in this collection is an adorable duckling, a loon gliding under the water and drenched muskrat.
Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
The Central Okanagan's population is expected to hit 260,000 by next year and 322,000 by 2041.
Vernon senior loses appeal over Bobcat assault on homeless couple
The appeal judge found there was "ample evidence" for the conviction.
Controversial Okanagan MLA has a journalist on her payroll
“I'm a bit appalled. Journalists ideally strive to be impartial, but that's obviously not the case here. It's just another nail in the coffin of respectable journalism.”
More measles cases confirmed in Interior Health region
Interior Health is following up with people who have been exposed, but it said the public health risk is low.
‘Transfer of pain’: No answers for Merritt family after missing loved one’s remains found
“It’s about keeping him in the spotlight not as a missing and murdered man, but as a beautiful soul that touched many lives, and we’ll keep honouring him."
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iN DISCUSSION: ICBC’s no fault system criticized
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor at iNFOnews.ca.
THOMPSON: Trying to make sense of the senseless hate in the US
"Killing and revenge and lawlessness and political hatred are as American as apple pie and baseball."
Large fire consumes Surrey, B.C., e-bike store, requires 36 firefighters
SURREY — Dozens of firefighters in Surrey, B.C., spent hours fighting a large blaze at…
BC Tribunal rules against woman who took nude photos at work
Her ex then shared them with her bosses.
Judge authorizes Tim Hortons Roll Up to Win class action for Quebec customers
MONTREAL — A judge has authorized a class action lawsuit over emails Tim Hortons sent…
Rainbows to deck Toronto streets for Pride parade amid fears for 2026 cash crunch
TORONTO — The streets of Toronto will be filled with rainbows as the annual Pride…
Liberals taking ‘fresh’ look at online harms bill, justice minister says
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the federal government plans to take a “fresh”…
Turkish police detain over 50 people in crackdown on Istanbul Pride march
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish authorities detained over 50 people attempting to march for Istanbul Pride…
Star witness against Kilmar Abrego Garcia won’t be deported, court records show
WASHINGTON (AP) — Court records show that the Trump administration has agreed to spare from…
Key moments from the closing arguments at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
NEW YORK (AP) — A jury will begin deliberations on Monday over the fate of…
Large fire consumes Surrey, B.C., e-bike store, requires 36 firefighters
SURREY — Dozens of firefighters in Surrey, B.C., spent hours fighting a large blaze at…
‘F1’ opens with $55 million, delivering Apple its biggest big-screen hit
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple has its first box-office hit. “F1 The Movie” debuted with…
Key moments from the closing arguments at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
NEW YORK (AP) — A jury will begin deliberations on Monday over the fate of…
‘F1’ opens with $55 million, delivering Apple its biggest big-screen hit
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple has its first box-office hit. “F1 The Movie” debuted with…
Elliott is in position to contend for 2nd NASCAR title following ‘surreal’ last-lap win in Atlanta
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Chase Elliott couldn’t have picked a better setting for a drought-breaking…
Cards complete 3-game sweep of Guardians with 7-0 victory
CLEVELAND (AP) — Nolan Gorman belted a three-run homer, Victor Scott II had a two-run…
Freeman, Schaeffer ejected in the third inning of Colorado’s game at Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Colorado outfielder Tyler Freeman and interim manager Warren Schaeffer were ejected in…
TRENDING NOW: Stumped by a wardrobe malfunction
Everyone has dealt with a wardrobe malfunction. This official got all the way to work…
TRENDING NOW: Demanding turtle wants some scratches
This turtle has some attitude, but in the most adorable way. The guy’s just trying…
TRENDING NOW: Classic car window prank
This may be the perfect prank.