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July 2, 2025 11:07:00
Illegal Canada Day fireworks spark grass fire in Vernon
Firefighters quickly contained the blaze before it reached any structures.
Eyewitness account tells story of crew trapped by devastating 2023 Shuswap wildfire
A recent BC Wildfire Service report, made available through a Freedom of Information Request, gives a play-by-play account of conditions on the ground in the days before the fire entered the town of Scotch Creek.
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.
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…
Health minister visits KGH with no timeline for reopening pediatric unit
Health Minister Josie Osborne visited Kelowna General Hospital during the controversial pediatric unit closure, and…
New Interior Health CEO isn’t enough for Kelowna MLAs
Interior Health has a new CEO following the controversial Kelowna General Hospital pediatric unit closure,…
What’s the deal with the billboards next to the bridge in West Kelowna
Your tourist friends are going to ask you about them. You may as well have the correct answer.
Innovative café opening in Vernon breaks down employment barriers
An artsy café opening in Vernon this summer will be operated by residents with diverse…
Kelowna curling club fights $7,000 fine after serving beer to undercover teen
The Kelowna Curling Club has successfully fought a $7,000 fine after it served a 17-year-old…
Penticton bug lover makes rare cricket discovery
"I wasn’t expecting to find it and I had to do some research on it after I found it. It was pretty big, around two inches long. It was my first time seeing one.”
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…
Top ten reasons to get our newsletter
Top Ten Reasons to get our newsletter 1. Find something new: You don’t need to…
iN DISCUSSION: ICBC’s no fault system criticized
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor at iNFOnews.ca.
Bus attempts to avoid crash with vehicle, collides with traffic pole in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY — Metro Vancouver Transit Police say there were no injuries after a TransLink Bus…
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…
Ottawa must pass a law revoking digital service tax before it can issue refunds: CRA
OTTAWA — Companies that paid the now-defunct digital services tax will have to wait for…
Carney to meet with automotive sector CEOs as U.S. trade talks continue
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with automotive sector CEOs this…
Montreal’s move to biweekly trash pick up proving to be a slow process
MONTREAL — The garbage may be piling up and causing some disgruntlement on the sidewalks…
Court orders reinstatement of convictions of ex-Fox executive, marketing firm in FIFA bribery case
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday ordered reinstatement of the convictions…
Belarus frees more prisoners while simultaneously cracking down on dissent
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko announced pardons for 16 more prisoners…
PHOTO COLLECTION: Best of Wimbledon Tennis Second Round
This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors. Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan serves…
Rogers closes deal with BCE to become majority owner of MLSE
TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. has closed its deal to buy BCE Inc.’s 37.5 per…
Ottawa must pass a law revoking digital service tax before it can issue refunds: CRA
OTTAWA — Companies that paid the now-defunct digital services tax will have to wait for…
Olivia Rodrigo, John Cena and other celebrities make their way to Wimbledon’s Royal Box
LONDON (AP) — Olivia Rodrigo. John Cena. Dave Grohl. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas. There…
Live Nation ‘making adjustments’ at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium after fan complaints
TORONTO — The operators of Toronto’s new Rogers Stadium say they are “already making adjustments”…
Gary Woodland chosen as final assistant captain for US Ryder Cup team
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Former U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland will make his first Ryder…
CFL commissioner takes notes from ‘fantastic’ Bombers atmosphere on league-wide tour
WINNIPEG — Stewart Johnston didn’t even need to watch a down of the Winnipeg Blue…
Winnipeg Jets sign five depth players on second day of NHL free agency
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets made a series of moves around the edges of their…
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.…
TRENDING NOW: Dog just wants to unwind with a drink
Everyone is so chronically online these days, even a dog can’t enjoy a drink without…