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June 27, 2025 19:06:00
‘Expensive umbrella’: Musicians disappointed with new $1.6M stage in Kelowna’s city park
“Nobody is going to want to play there. I know, I don't want to play there.”
Interior Health CEO steps down following KGH pediatric closure controversy
Interior Health CEO Susan Brown was set to retire at the end of the year, but she’s resigning early.
Kamloops mom gets new lease on life with controversial weight loss drug
“I’ve always struggled with my weight, and tried every single kind of diet and this seems to be a fit for me."
iN NUMBERS: Shambhala Music Festival from techno and dubstep to DUIs and a chapel
Here are the numbers for the annual Shambhala Music Festival at Salmo Ranch near Nelson.
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.
TRENDING NOW: Classic car window prank
This may be the perfect prank.
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."
iN VIDEO: Robin babies squabble, bath in Kamloops garden
Kamloops gardener Sherry Bennett designed her yard to support and nurture bugs and wildlife, and…
2025 Penticton Elvis Festival ready to rock and roll
Thousands of fans of the King of Rock and Roll are once again expected to take in all the festivities over the next several days.
Duelling Vernon stratas enter 12th year of ‘convoluted’ legal battle
It was supposed to be a quick and easy investment, it is far from that.
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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."
Interior Health CEO is out over closure of Kelowna, B.C., pediatric unit
KELOWNA — The head of British Columbia’s Interior Health authority is stepping aside six months…
Manitoba cabinet minister apologizes for complaints about sign-language interpreter
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba cabinet minister responsible for services for people with disabilities is apologizing…
New Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton sworn in, says there’s work to do before election
WHITEHORSE — Yukon’s 11th premier was sworn in Friday on the promise to get important…
B.C., Vancouver, First Nations sign deal to partner in planning, hosting World Cup
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s government, the City of Vancouver and three First Nations have signed…
Man charged with vandalism of National Holocaust Monument
OTTAWA — A 46-year-old man has been charged after Canada’s National Holocaust Monument was vandalized…
AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT
Justice Department abruptly fires 3 prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 criminal cases, AP sources say…
Rising summer heat increases risk of child deaths in hot cars
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A record heat wave that spread across the East Coast…
Fireworks will light up this Fourth of July. Next year could be different if tariff talks fizzle
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Like clockwork, Carla Johnson sends out letters every spring asking for…
Arizona governor approves up to $500M in taxpayer funds to upgrade home of Diamondbacks
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed legislation Friday that funds up to $500…
Interior Health CEO is out over closure of Kelowna, B.C., pediatric unit
KELOWNA — The head of British Columbia’s Interior Health authority is stepping aside six months…
Fans criticize Beyoncé for shirt calling Native Americans ‘the enemies of peace’
A T-shirt worn by Beyoncé during a Juneteenth performance on her “Cowboy Carter” tour has…
Jury set to begin deliberating in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial. Here’s what to know
NEW YORK (AP) — For seven weeks, a jury in Manhattan has listened as prosecutors…
Jets take Swedish defenceman Boumedienne with 28th pick at NHL draft
LOS ANGELES — The Winnipeg Jets took Swedish defenceman Sascha Boumedienne with the 28th overall…
Chisholm homers in 500th regular season game, has third-most homers and steals in first 500 games
NEW YORK (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. appeared in his 500th game and joined some…
Nick Martinez and Spencer Steer just miss making history in Reds’ 8-1 win over Padres
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds were on the verge of making history twice Friday…
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.
TRENDING NOW: Doggo black hole
Scientists have discovered a black hole that absorbs all food falling to the floor.