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BC woman suing Kamloops Catholic diocese alleging historic sexual abuse
The alleged abuse took place throughout the 1980s.
Westside Daze Kicks Off Summer With Great Music and Free Family FunBusiness Spotlight
Get ready for a weekend of celebrations! The Westside Daze festivities have been kicking off…
14-year-old love letter in a bottle found at Kamloops Lake
“I felt I was thrown into the middle of a romance novel. I’m obsessed with romance novels, what are the chances?’”
Kelowna’s Playtime Casino is Putting the Soul into SolsticeBusiness Spotlight
On June 21st, Playtime Casino in Kelowna is pulling out all the stops with a…
Atheist group says ‘discriminatory’ religions shouldn’t get tax exemptions in Kelowna
“Religions are allowed to discriminate. They have that right, it's called religious freedom... but we also have a right for freedom from religion.”
Kelowna roofing firm fined $40,000 by WorkSafeBC
It's the fifth fine in two years.
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.
North Okanagan agriculture company takes regional district to court over septic system
The regional district is concerned the septic system could contaminate Kal Lake.
BC teacher who told student ‘get to work or I will kill you’ suspended
The teacher had made similar comments before.
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."
THOMPSON: Life and times of train porters in US and Canada
"Black people were considered socially inferior to whites and menial work, such as that of sleeping car porters, was one of the only jobs they could get…even though many had college degrees."
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…
B.C. Opposition Leader John Rustad accuses former Conservative MLAs of blackmail
VICTORIA — British Columbia Conservative Leader John Rustad is accusing a group of legislators who…
Grizzly on island is safety risk, cannot be relocated, B.C. conservation officers say
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service says a grizzly that has stalked people, harassed…
Oilers in must-win mode tonight as Panthers aim to claim Stanley Cup at home
SUNRISE — Hockey fans in Sunrise are preparing for a trophy-hoisting party inside Amerant Bank…
Kurek looks to leave mark on Canada with bill to add a new national symbol
OTTAWA — Outgoing Conservative MP Damien Kurek is looking to leave his mark in Parliament…
128-year-old shipwreck on Vancouver Island charred by fire
A shipwreck that has been part of Vancouver Island’s history for more than a century…
How else could Iran retaliate over the ongoing Israeli strikes targeting the country?
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As Israel pounds Iran with airstrikes targeting military facilities…
UAE coast guard evacuates 24 people from oil tanker crash east of the critical Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Emirati national guard said it evacuated 24 people…
Swiss village evacuated over threat of rockslide
GENEVA (AP) — Swiss authorities cleared a village in the country’s east over a potential…
Telecom complaints watchdog highlights compliance issues in annual ‘report cards’
Canada’s telecom and television complaints watchdog is once again urging providers to better inform their…
Kurek looks to leave mark on Canada with bill to add a new national symbol
OTTAWA — Outgoing Conservative MP Damien Kurek is looking to leave his mark in Parliament…
Telecom complaints watchdog highlights compliance issues in annual ‘report cards’
Canada’s telecom and television complaints watchdog is once again urging providers to better inform their…
LeBron stars in Amazon ad, credits family for historic 23rd season return while nursing knee injury
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James may be daydreaming about Prime Day deals in his…
Sabalenka apologizes to Gauff for post-match comments after French Open
BERLIN (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka says she has written to Coco Gauff to apologize for…
Panthers can clinch a 2nd consecutive Stanley Cup championship by beating the Oilers in Game 6
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers can win the Stanley Cup for the…
UConn greats Rebecca Lobo and Jen Rizzotti reunite to coach AAU team with their sons on it
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Rebecca Lobo had just finished broadcasting Caitlin Clark and the Indiana…
TRENDING NOW: We dare you not to laugh
Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, is not to laugh.
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…
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This is a cautionary tale.