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July 3, 2025 06:07:00
Kelowna man’s nightmare battle with rare tick-borne relapsing fever
“This is brutal, I’m going through the processing phase of how much this disrupted my life for over a year.”
iN VIDEO: Bumblebee colony makes nest in Kamloops shed
“It’s cool, we’re going to leave the nest alone."
The backlash against ‘Tip-flation’
The moments after a server or barista hands over a credit card reader can be awkward. Will it offer tip options starting at 20 per cent? Will the server stare daggers at me if I don’t tip?
SLAPPED: Kamloops mayor alleges assault by journalist
Was it a blatant assault against an elected official or is the complaint an attempt to silence a journalist?
Wildfire near Lytton, B.C., prompts local state of emergency, evacuation order
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has declared a local state of emergency for the Blue Sky…
iN NUMBERS: Species invading the Okanagan and Kamloops
Usually when we talk about doing right by Mother Nature we talk about preservation, but…
iN PHOTOS: Six delicious berries growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
A fruit that isn’t commonly seen is a Tayberry, which is a cross between a blackberry and a raspberry.
Ancient fossil bed on cultural site near Kamloops open for summer
The fossilized plants, insects and fish at a site between Kamloops and Cache Creek are…
Visitors can sip on booze while watching Music in the Park in Kamloops
Music in the park is kicking off for the summer in various districts in Kamloops…
Kelowna man who kicked pregnant wife didn’t want jail; a judge disagreed
A Kelowna tow truck driver who kicked his ex-wife in the head while she was…
Rules for e-bikes, e-scooters Kelowna cops and schools are worried about
Kelowna RCMP and Central Okanagan Public Schools have concerns about people riding e-bikes and e-scooters…
iN DISCUSSION: Advertiser boycott suggested in reaction to Okanagan billboards
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes.
THOMPSON: More questions than answers following Trump’s attack on Iran
OPINION Just six months ago, President Donald Trump said he would “stop the chaos in…
iN DISCUSSION: ICBC’s no fault system criticized
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor at iNFOnews.ca.
Cooler conditions forecast for much of B.C., expected to aid in fire fight
British Columbia’s wildfire service says cool conditions and thunderstorms are in the forecast for much…
Third person dies after highway crash that killed Manitoba musician
SWAN RIVER — A third person has died following a highway crash that killed the…
Automakers ‘cautiously optimistic’ on EV mandate changes after meeting with PM
OTTAWA — The head of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association says he’s “cautiously optimistic” the…
Federal deficit could average $78B over 4 years, think tank warns
OTTAWA — The C.D. Howe Institute predicts Ottawa’s recently announced spending plans — which include…
Canadian airports returning to normal operations after early morning bomb threats
Airports were returning to normal operations Thursday after Canada’s air traffic control service said some…
Firefighters race to contain wildfires in Greece as thousands evacuated, elderly man dies in Turkey
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Firefighters raced Thursday to contain wildfires that forced thousands to flee…
Israeli drone strike kills 1, injures 3 near Beirut
KHALDEH, Lebanon (AP) — An Israeli drone strike hit a car on a highway in…
California’s largest blaze explodes in size as dry, hot weather raises wildfire risk statewide
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California exploded in…
Automakers ‘cautiously optimistic’ on EV mandate changes after meeting with PM
OTTAWA — The head of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association says he’s “cautiously optimistic” the…
Canadian airports returning to normal operations after early morning bomb threats
Airports were returning to normal operations Thursday after Canada’s air traffic control service said some…
Lewis Hamilton warns against rushing an ‘F1’ movie sequel after box-office success
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Lewis Hamilton says he just wants to enjoy the “F1” movie’s…
Italian film industry rocked by ‘fantasy film’ linked to American director sought in double murder
ROME (AP) — The head of the Italian Culture Ministry’s film department resigned Thursday following…
Lewis Hamilton warns against rushing an ‘F1’ movie sequel after box-office success
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Lewis Hamilton says he just wants to enjoy the “F1” movie’s…
San Jose Sharks continue their spending in NHL free agency by signing Dmitry Orlov
Dmitry Orlov is heading to the spend-happy San Jose Sharks, who have been active in…
Calgary Flames prospect Cullen Potter brings mom’s hockey heritage with him
CALGARY — Some say he has his mother’s hands. Jenny Schmidgall-Potter was among the first…
TRENDING NOW: TV news anchor loses it over Beavis graffiti
There is something extra special about a news anchors losing it live on the air.
TRENDING NOW: If the shoe doesn’t fit, score the goal
You’ve gotta keep your chin up when bad things happen. This lad could have been…
TRENDING NOW: Two women, one pool
Feels like it should be a simple task: Empty the water from a wading pool.…