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June 28, 2025 04:06:00
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."
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.
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…
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.
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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…
At 100, this globetrotting Catholic priest still bakes pies, enjoys opera and performs daily Mass
BLUE BELL, Pa. (AP) — Throughout his remarkable lifetime, the Rev. James Kelly has baptized…
Belgrade braces for another anti-government protest, calling for an early parliamentary election
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Belgrade is bracing for yet another student-led protest on Saturday to…
Irish rap group Kneecap set to play at Glastonbury despite criticism from politicians
PILTON, England (AP) — Irish-language rap group Kneecap is set to perform Saturday at the…
‘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…
Ex-Juventus president Andrea Agnelli seeks plea bargain deal in false accounting case
ROME (AP) — Former Juventus president Andrea Agnelli has requested a plea bargain deal that…
Irish rap group Kneecap set to play at Glastonbury despite criticism from politicians
PILTON, England (AP) — Irish-language rap group Kneecap is set to perform Saturday at the…
Toronto’s vibrant Pride parade to cap off weekend of celebrations, marches
TORONTO — Artin Avaznia says he was transformed the first time he saw a group…
France top scorer Eugénie Le Sommer joins Mexican club Toluca
TOLUCA, Mexico (AP) — France all-time leading scorer Eugénie Le Sommer has signed a contract…
Canada’s Aaron Brown: Grand Slam Track brought platform, professionalism to sport
It was meant to be quite the finale in the City of Stars this weekend.…
Candace Parker set to have first of 2 jersey retirements this weekend in Los Angeles
Candace Parker has been on the go since she announced her retirement from the WNBA…
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.