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‘Cautiously optimistic': Immigrant drivers rate BC plan to protect gig workers
December 14, 2023 - 4:30 PM

Rishu Bajaj immigrated to British Columbia nine years ago and has been driving for Uber since January 2023. This past summer was a busy season for him, he said, but as winter arrived, demand slowed significantly.
Across the political divide: Israeli and Iranian serving falafel together in BC
December 08, 2023 - 4:30 PM
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the second week of December 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall J

Where to get weird and exotic snacks in Kelowna
Arabic malt energy drinks, protein Snickers bars, an edible Barbie dream house, Snoop Dogg chips; if any of those exotic snacks pique your interest there are places to get them in Kelowna. Seoulful Convenience specializes in Korean snacks a

A growing number of Oregon cities vote to ban psychedelic mushroom compound psilocybin
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Drug reform advocates hailed Oregon as a progressive leader when it became the first in the nation to legalize the therapeutic use of psilocybin, the compound found in psychedelic mushrooms. But four years later,

iN MAPS: The most exciting Christmas lights to see in Vernon
There are an abundance of festive houses in Vernon that go all out on their Christmas decorations, illuminating the street with Christmas cheer. For over a decade, iNFOnews.ca has been adding to its list of addresses that really get into th

Kamloops had a higher murder rate than Kelowna in 2023: StatsCan
Newly released Statistics Canada data shows Kamloops had a higher murder rate than Kelowna in 2023, but homicide rat
December 11, 2024 7:00 PM
'Not a toy': Penticton prolific offender jailed for 3D-printed gun threat
A prolific offender who pointed a 3D-printed gun at a Penticton woman who had retrieved her stolen bicycle was told
December 11, 2024 6:00 PM
Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs, as Ford threatens to cut off energy to U.S.
OTTAWA - Canada is preparing retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's threat to levy a 25
December 11, 2024 5:10 PM
B.C. falls behind in meeting needs of seniors as population grows, says advocate
VICTORIA - British Columbia's seniors advocate says the province is falling behind in meeting the basic needs of its ol
December 11, 2024 4:15 PM
B.C. semi driver hits four cars, now faces drunk driving charges: police
PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. - Police are recommending criminal charges of impaired driving against the driver of a semi truck
December 11, 2024 3:09 PM

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