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Pricey tours of decaying Titanic shipwreck delayed until June 2020
June 18, 2019 - 9:00 PM

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Adventure tourists who paid $168,000 each to help survey the Titanic shipwreck off Newfoundland have been told their much-anticipated dives are being postponed.
Tree that some say inspired Dr. Seuss' 'The Lorax' topples
June 18, 2019 - 8:00 PM

SAN DIEGO - A century-old tree with a long trunk and bushy branches that some believe was the inspiration for fictional Truffula trees in Dr. Seuss' "The Lorax" has fallen in a coastal San Diego park.
Why cider is making a comeback in the Okanagan
June 18, 2019 - 6:30 PM

KELOWNA - Cider is fast becoming a staple in the Okanagan — everyone knows you can find local ciders in almost any liquor store — but cider hasn’t always been as popular in the Okanagan as it is now.
Family of woman who went missing in North Okanagan offer reward for information
June 18, 2019 - 5:25 PM

VERNON - The family of a North Okanagan woman who went missing three years ago are now offering a reward for information.
Push is on to start building a performing arts centre in Kamloops by spring 2021
June 18, 2019 - 5:18 PM

KAMLOOPS - It was standing room only in the gallery at Kamloops city council chambers this afternoon as local philanthopist Ron Fawcett officially introduced the members of the Kamloops Centre for the Arts Society.
Province should make exemption to milfoil rototilling ban to fight invasive species: report
June 18, 2019 - 4:41 PM

A new Parliamentary committee report suggests that an exemption should be put in place to allow methods of aquatic invasive species control currently banned on some lakes in the Okanagan.
Crime Reduction Minister says more gun-control action needed, signals no new steps before election
June 18, 2019 - 4:30 PM

OTTAWA - Crime Reduction Minister Bill Blair says more must be done to address gun violence, but he's also signalling that no new measures will be taken before the fall election.
North Okanagan Regional District eyes bylaw forcing businesses to compost food waste by 2021
June 18, 2019 - 4:00 PM

NORTH OKANAGAN - The Regional District Of North Okanagan has drafted a plan to force all commercial enterprises to compost their food waste by the end of 2021.
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion gets second green light from Ottawa
June 18, 2019 - 3:46 PM

OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau gave Canada's controversial Trans Mountain pipeline expansion a second lease on life Tuesday, framing the decision in starkly political terms that portrayed his Liberal government as best positioned to walk the narrow tightrope between economic development and environmental protection.
Here’s what the Kamloops Pride 2019 events lineup looks like
June 18, 2019 - 3:08 PM

KAMLOOPS —Kamloops Pride has announced its events lineup for this year’s pride week.
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Couple who died in North Okanagan fire felt they had 'no way out' of financial troubles
VERNON - A couple who died in a house fire in May 2018 were facing the foreclosure of their home and intentionally started the blaze as part of a plan to end their lives. According to the B.
June 17, 2019 6:30 PM
Man on day parole for Vernon homicide charged with aggravated assault
A man sentenced to five years in prison for manslaughter in Vernon has had his day parole revoked after cutting someone on the face and neck with a knife while unlawfully at large. Tal Kalum
June 17, 2019 7:00 AM
Police seek public assistance in locating missing trio
PENTICTON - Police are hoping the public can help them locate a father and son reported missing and believed to be travelling in B.C. Conrad Johnston and his son Conrad Jr. Johnston, age 11,
June 17, 2019 10:15 PM
Second fatal motorcycle crash in South Okanagan in a week
OLIVER - Oliver RCMP are investigating another motorcycle collision near the community. Oliver RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Blaine Gervais said in a press release officers attended a motorcycle co
June 17, 2019 1:39 PM
Kamloops guitar maker sees creation on America's Got Talent
KAMLOOPS - A guitar from Riversong guitars of Kamloops was played on the big stage on America’s Got Talent. Mike Miltimore, founder of Riversong guitars, said a friend sent a picture o
June 17, 2019 6:00 AM
Police looking for missing Kamloops man
KAMLOOPS - The RCMP are asking for the public's help in finding a missing Kamloops man. Lorne Hamer-Jackson, 57, was last seen on the night of June 15 and he has not been in contact with
June 16, 2019 7:55 PM
Gloria Vanderbilt, heiress, jeans queen, dies at 95
NEW YORK - Gloria Vanderbilt, the intrepid heiress, artist and romantic who began her extraordinary life as the "poor little rich girl" of the Great Depression, survived family tragedy a
June 17, 2019 8:20 AM
Steven Pirko found guilty in 2014 Kelowna murder
KELOWNA - Steven Pirko was found guilty of second degree murder this morning in the 2014 death of Chris Ausman. Jurors returned with the guilty verdict at 11 a.m. June 15, a little mor
June 15, 2019 11:03 AM
Kelowna's delicious new vegetarian restaurant
Not a vegetarian? Prepare to become a convert after visiting Kelowna’s hottest new eatery Frankie We Salute You! Located in the quickly expanding Landmark District, the new District Market b
June 17, 2019 3:27 PM
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Something new and fresh has been uncorked at iNFOnews.ca. We are thrilled to announce the launch of iN wine ; featuring Okanagan wine and food author and expert Jennifer Schell who will brin
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