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June 16, 2025 05:06:00
iN NUMBERS: Jailhouse facts and figures in Kamloops, Okanagan
iN PHOTOS: Prickly pear cactus has brief, colourful bloom in Kamloops, Okanagan
The cactus blooms in early June in yellow, orange and pink.
BC teacher with a history of touching female students barred for 1 year
His record dates back to 1988.
Kelowna roofing firm fined $40,000 by WorkSafeBC
It's the fifth fine in two years.
‘No end in sight’ for systematic killing of BC wolves to save caribou
The BC government spent a decade killing wolves to protect caribou. Now, critics warn that despite questions about its effectiveness, ethics and impact on the rest of the environment, the government is moving to make the wolf cull a permanent part of its strategy.
Kamloops film director wins support for debut feature on homelessness
Her debut film "Mary" is based on an emotionally charged short film she created a few years ago called "The Bench", which follows the uncertain and isolated life of a homeless teenager trying to survive a winter in Kamloops.
Kamloops air ambulance firm claims bias; sues over lost government contract
The contract generated 25% of its revenue.
Family sue after 84-year-old Vernon woman leaves $1M estate to male escort
He was 54 years younger and his fees were "not insignificant."
American company buys Kamloops bicycle wheel manufacturer
Kamloops company We Are One has been building bicycle wheels for nearly a decade. This week it was sold to an American company.
Merritt teens first on scene of hotel fire take action, alert guests
Merritt teenagers Jacob Sutherland and Jayda Bonner didn’t hesitate to take action when they saw…
Vernon RCMP warn public about fake cash making the rounds
"If you know what you’re looking for, the phoney bills won’t stand up.”
Kamloops cops stop delivery van thief with spike belt
Someone stole a delivery van in Kamloops and police deployed a spike belt on the…
iN DISCUSSION: ‘Can’t limit or ban bad’ pet owners
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor at iNFOnews.ca.
THOMPSON: On trade, Canada must not give in to Trump the bully
OPINION Canada is a trading nation, it is the country’s life blood. The trading history…
Top ten reasons to get our newsletter
Top Ten Reasons to get our newsletter 1. Find something new: You don’t need to…
Kiskatinaw River fire situations stabilize after weekend rainfall
DAWSON CREEK — The BC Wildfire Service says the Kiskatinaw River fire in the province’s…
Wildfire near Squamish being held, no longer burning out of control
Officials say a wildfire near Squamish, B.C., which forced the evacuation of the nearby Alice…
Drones and contraband pose everyday challenges in Quebec detention centres
MONTREAL — On any given day, drones buzz in the skies above Quebec’s detention centres…
‘Say something’: Protesters gather as G7 leaders’ summit gets underway in Alberta
CALGARY — As world leaders gather at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., Lesley Boyer…
Mark Carney to meet Donald Trump today at G7 summit in Alberta amid ‘sensitive’ talks
KANANASKIS — Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet this morning with U.S. President Donald Trump…
Midway along the Appalachian Trail, weary thru-hikers find refuge and an ice cream challenge
GARDNERS, Pa. (AP) — Sam Cooper had just trekked 7 miles (11 kilometers) through a…
As GOP pushes spending cuts, many say Medicaid and food stamps are underfunded: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Republican senators consider President Donald Trump’s big bill that could slash…
Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s father convicted of assaulting daughter and acquitted of other abuse charges
SANDNES, Norway (AP) — Gjert Ingebrigtsen, the father of Norwegian track star Jakob Ingebrigtsen, was…
Unifor says former Canadian Auto Workers president Buzz Hargrove has died
TORONTO — Canada’s largest private-sector union says former Canadian Auto Workers president Buzz Hargrove has…
CF-18 jets intercept plane violating restricted air space above G7 site in Alberta
KANANASKIS — Canadian fighter jets were deployed to intercept a private, civilian plane that violated…
Overwhelmed and understaffed, the Louvre shuts its doors – a warning sign for global overtourism
PARIS (AP) — The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum and a global symbol of art,…
Rob Ford Netflix doc tells story of ‘underdog’ mayor and his public struggles
London native Shianne Brown still remembers her disbelief when she heard, half a world away,…
Owen Farrell returns to Saracens after one season in French rugby at Racing 92
LONDON (AP) — Former England captain Owen Farrell is returning to Saracens after spending an…
Desperate Italy bucking the trend of picking more established coaches with hiring of Gattuso
ROME (AP) — It used to be that the coach of Italy’s soccer team was…
Midway along the Appalachian Trail, weary thru-hikers find refuge and an ice cream challenge
GARDNERS, Pa. (AP) — Sam Cooper had just trekked 7 miles (11 kilometers) through a…
TRENDING NOW: Kid loses it watching ‘Harry Potter’ for first time
There’s something to say for firsts. Like the first time you watch a classic movie…
TRENDING NOW: Inline skates and walker don’t mix
This is a cautionary tale.
TRENDING NOW: Chicken sneaks a sip of guy’s beer
Chickens seem to do the weirdest things when you least expect it. Why order your…