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Jane Goodall, the celebrated primatologist and conservationist, has died
October 01, 2025 - 4:59 PM

Jane Goodall, the intellectual, soft-spoken conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking, immersive chimpanzee field research in which she documented the primates' distinct personalities and use of tools, has died. She was 91.
Fascinating slug mating process photographed in North Okanagan
July 29, 2025 - 4:00 AM

Enderby farmer Marilyn Anions saw something unusual while out walking her dog early in the morning this summer, and rushed back to her house to get a camera.
Kelowna's lost wetlands and building around the ones that are left
July 26, 2025 - 4:00 AM
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Kelowna is known for its vineyards, orchards and beaches, but a lot of the city used to be a big swampy marsh. Now, the city is caught between conserving swampland and trying to stack more people on top of each other as the population grows.
Nova Scotia offering $150,000 reward for information about two missing children
June 19, 2025 - 2:33 PM

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information about two young children reported missing from their rural home north of Halifax almost seven weeks ago.
iN PHOTOS: Cats go camping in Kamloops, Okanagan
June 18, 2025 - 4:00 AM

It is camping season in the Thompson-Okanagan region and some people are taking their cats along with them to enjoy the great outdoors.
Willie Nelson keeps living the life he loves at 92. 'I'm not through with it yet'
June 14, 2025 - 1:00 PM

Willie Nelson's 90th birthday celebration at the Hollywood Bowl could have been mistaken for a retirement party.
The Latest: Newsom asks court to block Trump’s use of military in LA immigration raids
June 10, 2025 - 4:51 PM

California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed an emergency motion in federal court to block National Guard members and Marines from assisting with immigration raids in Los Angeles. “Trump is turning the U.S. military against American citizens,” Newsom wrote on X.
Wind, rain and ruin: Iconic wilderness trails limp into summer after storm season
May 24, 2025 - 4:00 PM

Windfalls, landslides and washouts.
Live updates: Trump’s meeting with Syria’s new president could mark a turning point for the Mideast
May 14, 2025 - 2:57 PM

President Donald Trump met with interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia, the first encounter between the two nations’ leaders in 25 years and one that could mark a turning point for the region as Syria struggles to emerge from decades of international isolation.
Bonobos in Congo form girl groups to fend off male aggression, study says
April 27, 2025 - 3:00 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Female bonobos find strength in numbers, teaming up to fend off males in the wild, a new study finds.
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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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Vernon man's harassing emails could cost him 6 months in jail
A Vernon man accused of burning down a house in Coldstream appeared in court today as lawyers argued over how much time he should spend behind bars for criminally harassing his ex-wife. Matt
April 14, 2023 2:12 PM
MAP: Where to see the best Christmas lights in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Nothing quite says Christmas like thousands of little twinkling lights, and every year our neighbours race to beat the inevitable cold snap to get their displays up and ready for the fi
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The map of the best holiday lights in Kamloops 2022
It’s winter but never truly dark in Kamloops thanks to all the Christmas lights and holiday displays to brighten the city. It’s a fun way to anticipate Christmas and other year-e
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UPDATED MAP: The Kamloops Christmas light tour
KAMLOOPS - It’s not Christmas without a dazzle of bright lights around the city, and we’ve found the displays you don’t want to miss this year. A Christmas lights driving t
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Celebrate winter magic at Gellatly Nut Farm in Kelowna
Winter Magic is returning to Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park. The twinkling Christmas treat will start Wednesday and run through Friday Dec. 18 to 20 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., when the park wi
December 15, 2019 11:30 AM
iN MAPS: The most festive Christmas displays in Kamloops
There are a lot of festive holiday houses to see in Kamloops where residents go over the top with lights and decorations. For over a decade, iNFOnews.ca has been adding to its list of addres
December 03, 2024 6:00 PM
SNELSON TRIAL UPDATE: Kelowna killer sentenced; only 19 months left to serve
KAMLOOPS - It took two trials and nearly 22 years for the case and the jail doors to close on Jennifer Cusworth’s killer, but it will only be one year and seven months before his release.
September 16, 2015 11:47 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
Murdered Clearwater man remembered as loving father always willing to lend a hand
David Simpson earned the nickname Lucky because he'd had many close calls in his life, and managed to make it out in one piece. "He’s been outdoors so much and he always seeme
September 11, 2020 7:00 AM
'Promises of alcohol and fun:' Kelowna mom alleges teen lured year before fatal drunk driving crash
In May of 2021, three Kelowna families were robbed of ever seeing their teenage children grow up. On the brink of adulthood, and mere days away from high school graduation, Katelin Bevan ,
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