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Kelowna looking for new ways to offset winter fossil fuel use
November 06, 2023 - 7:00 AM

The City of Kelowna is working on its ‘Climate Resilient Kelowna Strategy’ for early 2024, which promises to offer solutions for the city's heavy fossil fuel consumption.
iN PERSPECTIVE: Bonnie Watts explains her eviction from WFN in her own words
April 17, 2019 - 6:31 PM

KELOWNA - Bonnie Watts, the woman who is being evicted from her home on Westbank First Nation land, reached out to iNFOnews with a letter detailing her experience. We've reposted the full letter here.
Wood stove exchange program could continue next year in Kamloops
August 27, 2018 - 3:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - A program aimed at reducing air pollution emissions one wood stove at a time could continue into 2019.
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iN PHOTOS: Six delicious berries growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
There are numerous kinds of juicy berries growing in Kamloops and the Okanagan in early summer each with bright colours, unique flavours and packed with nutrients. While some berries like raspberries are more common to find growing in garde

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Is Tide a pesticide? BC contractor who put detergent on rooftop sparks legal fight
A BC contractor that used Tide laundry detergent to remove moss from a condo building's roof has sparked a legal battle between the province and an arms length environment appeal board. The question is: Is Tide laundry detergent a pesti

Kelowna looking for new ways to offset winter fossil fuel use