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Drinking water measures could be in place for months due to oil spill: official
July 26, 2016 - 8:30 AM

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - Communities affected by an oil spill in the North Saskatchewan River can expect precautionary drinking water measures to be in place for weeks or even months, says a Saskatchewan government official.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Hallmark turned Peachland into A Town Called Love
Peachland was chosen by Hallmark as the setting for a movie with an emphasis on love. A Town Called Love is the working title and filming took place along Beach Avenue throughout the week.
August 11, 2022 7:00 PM
Vernon RCMP officer accused of 'discreditable conduct'
A Vernon RCMP constable stands accused of discreditable conduct. Vernon North Okanagan RCMP Const. Shaun Miranda is alleged to have behaved in a manner that is likely to discredit the RCMP,
April 19, 2025 6:00 AM
West Kelowna woods were once home to a hippie commune
When historian Bob Hayes went looking for an old grave in remote West Kelowna, he had no idea what to expect. Thirty years ago, Hayes drove the many narrow logging roads up into the woods to
June 13, 2020 7:30 AM
North Okanagan woman faces trial over sexual abuse of young boy at ministry-funded home
VERNON - A former youth worker faces allegations of sexual assault and sexual touching against a minor in relation to an incident that occurred during her employment at a government-funded care ho
August 13, 2018 6:30 PM
UPDATE: Controversial video of Kamloops RCMP arrest going viral
A Kamloops RCMP officer was recorded making a controversial arrest in front of city hall Monday, and the video is making rounds on the internet. In the video, Const. Dave Tucker already had
August 02, 2023 4:34 PM
The free life — and lives — of Dag Aabye
This feature first ran on iNFOnews in April of 2017. VERNON - For much of the year, home for Dag Aabye is a portable garden shed that he carried, in pieces, halfway up a mountain to a remo
August 22, 2021 12:00 PM
UPDATE: Man arrested in connection with Kamloops motel murder has lengthy criminal record
KAMLOOPS - RCMP have confirmed a suspicious death at the Super 8 Motel in Kamloops was a homicide. The victim has been identified as Debra Novacluse, 52, of Abbotsford and police call the mu
September 01, 2016 12:06 PM
UPDATE: Crash on Trans Canada west of Lake Louise closes highway
FIELD, B.C. – Highway 1 was closed at Field, B.C. following a crash making it tough on travellers driving to and from Alberta today. Drive B.C. says the Trans Canada, closed in both di
January 02, 2016 9:27 AM
North Okanagan 6-year-old calls 911 as mom bleeds in the kitchen
By the time she realized what was happening Katie Mather had bled from the backdoor to the kitchen. "There were pools of blood through our house," Mather told iNFOnews.ca.
May 15, 2024 7:00 AM
Kelowna bakery featured on Food Network closing for good
It was the perfect storm for Whisk Bakery + Cafe. A combination of personal issues, the rising costs of items due to inflation and issues with finding and retaining staff means the bakery wi
July 21, 2022 12:30 PM

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