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June 25, 2025 15:06:00
Penticton schizophrenic off his meds when he committed violent, disturbing acts
An outreach worker had to get a restraining order against him.
Fight between Penticton students over girl resulted in serious injuries
A violent altercation in a crowded common area at a local high school nearly two…
Kamloops RCMP ask for public’s help to find missing woman
Have you seen this missing woman?
A decade of sharing: Kamloops co-housing home calls it a day
It's not the communal living that's the issue, it's the money.
iN NUMBERS: BC SPCA helping animals in Kamloops, Okanagan
The BC SPCA does more than ask for donations.
iN PHOTOS: Five retro diners in Kamloops, Okanagan that take you back in time
At these creative eateries, customers can eat in old school booths or on retro cafe stools under posters of Marylin Monroe, Frank Sinatra and Elvis.
Lake Okanagan Resort condo owners need help two years after wildfire
“There were a number of residents out there where this was their primary home, and so they've been displaced. We know of one already that has had to foreclose on her mortgage because she cannot pay rent and continue to make her mortgage payments."
Teen with no licence nabbed in Lake Country joyriding in parents’ minivan
"The 16-year-old driver had no driver’s licence, and two of his teenage passengers were lying on the back floor of the minivan next to yard tools and a lawn mower.”
Teen stabbed during fight at Coldstream grad party
The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries and the suspect drove away before police arrived.
First measles case in BC Interior confirmed in Kamloops
People who have never had measles, or weren’t vaccinated twice before and after 12 months of age, could get infected.
Salmon Arm mom shares story of son struggling with mental illness, addiction
“There's comfort in knowing the person across the table is in a similar situation and they get it."
iN VIDEO: Lightning storm electrifies sky over Kamloops
“The storm was intense."
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."
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B.C.’s premier says measles spikes across Canada a result anti-vax ‘recklessness’
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says the growing spread of measles across Canada…
TSB report on fatal 2023 B.C. plane crash points to low speed as factor
Investigators with Canada’s Transportation Safety Board say it appears a small plane was not going…
Senator Patrick Brazeau collapses in chamber, staff say he appears to be recovering
OTTAWA — Sen. Patrick Brazeau is said to be recovering after collapsing on the Senate…
Western Canada glaciers melting twice as fast as in previous decade, research says
Researchers say some glaciers in Western Canada and the United States lost 12 per cent…
From railways to minerals: seven takeaways from Canada’s new NATO spending pledge
THE HAGUE — Canada and its NATO allies agreed Wednesday to substantially hike their defence…
Senators challenge Trump’s proposed cuts to foreign aid and public media in contentious hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate panel challenged on a bipartisan basis the merits of cancelling…
Harvard researcher accused of smuggling frog embryos faces additional charges
BOSTON (AP) — A Harvard University researcher accused of smuggling clawed frog embryos into the…
Family disputes official account of Nevada inmate’s death, alleging excessive force and a cover-up
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The family of a Nevada inmate who died in custody after…
TSB report on fatal 2023 B.C. plane crash points to low speed as factor
Investigators with Canada’s Transportation Safety Board say it appears a small plane was not going…
Enbridge says it would pitch new Alberta-B. C. pipeline only under right conditions
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has expressed confidence one or more private-sector pipeline operators…
Senators challenge Trump’s proposed cuts to foreign aid and public media in contentious hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate panel challenged on a bipartisan basis the merits of cancelling…
Arson ignites the Dennis Lehane-created Apple TV+ firebug series ‘Smoke’
NEW YORK (AP) — Author and screenwriter Dennis Lehane has a healthy respect for the…
Brewers’ Misiorowski and Pirates’ Skenes set new standards for velocity in Milwaukee’s 4-2 win
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski and Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes didn’t need to throw as…
Victor Eklund’s persistence won out, as he and Swedish teammate Anton Frondell enter NHL draft
Victor Eklund refused to take no for an answer in badgering his Tier 2 Swedish…
Bombers look to continue their strong start as winless Elks come to Winnipeg
WINNIPEG — What a difference a year makes for the Blue Bombers. At this time…
TRENDING NOW: Playing a trick on Siri
This is a good one. If you haven't tried it, the results are hilarious.
TRENDING NOW: Customized hand sanitizer dispenser for the win
Someone made a hilarious customization to the hand sanitizer dispenser. Without going into too much…
TRENDING NOW: Best man takes his responsibility super serious
This best man knows his biggest responsibilities are to remember the ring, and crack some…