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June 28, 2025 12:06:00
Is Tide a pesticide? BC contractor who put detergent on rooftop sparks legal fight
The contractor used 290 kg of detergent on the roofs of nearly 100 condos to kill moss on the roof. Then the rain came.
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.”
‘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."
Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
The Central Okanagan's population is expected to hit 260,000 by next year and 322,000 by 2041.
Vernon senior loses appeal over Bobcat assault on homeless couple
The appeal judge found there was "ample evidence" for the conviction.
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…
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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…
‘A no-brainer’: Some bosses happily giving staff Monday off along with Canada Day
TORONTO — Anyone who works Monday to Friday and is keen for a long weekend…
New laws against blocking access to places of worship, schools coming, Fraser says
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the Liberal government will press ahead with plans…
‘So terrifying’: Iranian student on fleeing back to safety in Canada amid conflict
Arash Ghaderi can’t forget the moment his wife tearfully woke him up to tell him…
‘Kisses yes, Bezos No,’ protesters say, as Bezos wedding bonanza divides Venice
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Hundreds of protesters marched through Venice’s central streets on Saturday to…
Kansas deputy, suspect killed in exchange of gunfire after a call about fireworks, authorities say
PHILLIPSBURG, Kansas (AP) — A sheriff’s deputy in Kansas responding to a call about fireworks…
Novak Djokovic figures Wimbledon gives him his best chance at a record 25th Grand Slam title
LONDON (AP) — It’s become part of Novak Djokovic’s routine now, particularly at Grand Slam…
Hudson’s Bay landlords don’t want Liu to move in, but retailer still has a shot
TORONTO — A group of Hudson’s Bay’s landlords don’t want to transfer more than two…
‘A no-brainer’: Some bosses happily giving staff Monday off along with Canada Day
TORONTO — Anyone who works Monday to Friday and is keen for a long weekend…
‘Kisses yes, Bezos No,’ protesters say, as Bezos wedding bonanza divides Venice
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Hundreds of protesters marched through Venice’s central streets on Saturday to…
Why is Rihanna in Belgium this weekend? Hint: Smurfs
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium rolled out the blue carpet Saturday for Rihanna and other stars…
Coco Gauff says criticism of Aryna Sabalenka’s French Open comments went ‘too far’
LONDON (AP) — It didn’t take long for Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka to patch…
Djokovic crashes Sabalenka’s news conference at Wimbledon to offer advice: ‘Put some power into it’
LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic offered some lighthearted advice to top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon…
Cavaliers acquiring Lonzo Ball from the Bulls for Isaac Okoro, AP sources say
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to acquire guard Lonzo Ball from the…
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.