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TRENDING NOW: Never trust a bed at an open house
Never trust a bed an open house no matter how inviting it looks.
Vernon motel hit with fire code violations after WorkSafeBC fine for mould, rodents
“The employer had not conducted a violence risk assessment, did not have policies or procedures in place, and had not trained workers in the prevention of violence."
RCMP says B.C. ostrich farm investigations continue, charges neither laid nor stayed
RCMP say investigations are ongoing in relation to their enforcement operation at a British Columbia…
Pair of burglars arrested after Kelowna parkade storage room heist
Turner was on court-imposed conditions for break and enter when the storage room break-in happened. Grimson was on bail for similar crimes and had conditions that included electronic monitoring.
iN DISCUSSION: Penticton’s racism bylaw unexplained
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
Proposed resort threatens critical wildlife corridor in BC, study says
A new study warns that the proposed Zincton resort in British Columbia’s Central Selkirks could fragment a critical wildlife corridor for grizzlies, wolverines and other species. Photo submitted by Tess McEnroe / Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative.
Penticton looking at 6 per cent tax increase as budget deliberations begin
Council was given a draft budget on Oct. 21 with the stated goal of a 6.26 per cent property tax increase for 2026, and that remains the goal now that budget deliberations have begun.
Penticton spent 18 months writing a unique racism bylaw to target just one person
And iNFOnews.ca has learned that that one person has now moved, largely resolving the problem.
Casual skiers getting priced off the slopes at Okanagan ski resorts
“Compared to the U.S. by far we are cheaper than everybody else."
iN PHOTOS: Filipino baker puts lifelong passion into cake creations in the Shuswap
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"I was in there at the right time on Halloween when the display was stocked and looked amazing. I was like ‘who is doing this?’”
BC nurse caught stealing narcotics from work
The nurse can add their name to the list of others who have also been caught.
Violence, mould and rodent feces net Vernon motel $1,250 WorkSafeBC fine
"There have been past incidents where the police had been called to provide assistance."
One man arrested and stolen vehicles recovered in Kamloops
Armstrong has been charged with driving while disqualified, possession of stolen property over $5,000, breach of a release order and two breaches of probation orders.
‘Violated, degraded, dehumanized’: Crown wants jail for Vernon chiropractor who sexually assaulted patient
“I am the woman who didn't remain silent in the grip of his abuse."
Lululemon aims for dramatic Team Canada Olympic showing with deep reds, giant leaves and arctic inspo
TORONTO — Team Canada won’t be completely awash in red-and-white at the upcoming Winter Games…
Sun Peaks Resort opening delayed, Okanagan resorts on schedule
"This year with recent mild temperatures across the Pacific Northwest we have to delay opening until we have good conditions to offer our guests.”
TRENDING NOW: Cat’s obvious scam attempt caught on camera
This cat is obviously using its cuteness as a distraction.
‘Valid’ questions for CFIA but few simple answers in wake of B.C. ostrich cull
Infectious disease veterinarian Scott Weese says the hundreds of ostriches shot dead on a rainy…
Carney Liberals narrowly survive crucial budget vote, preventing winter election
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government narrowly survived a crucial budget vote Monday evening,…
Murder suspect says assault sentence ‘doesn’t matter’ next to how he tortures himself
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia man accused of killing Bailey McCourt says it “doesn’t matter”…
BC prison nurse who had relationship with inmate on the hook for $50,000
The regulator said that while they weren't intimate, they planned to be in the future.
Epstein files and affordability concerns threaten to knock Trump’s 2nd presidency off course
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump ’s veneer of political invulnerability has begun to crack…
Okanagan Lake prime spot for catching delicious yet elusive burbot
"They’re a really finicky, weird fish that is just odd in everyway possible. It’s an amazing challenge.”
iN VIDEO: Behind the scenes as Okanagan pro wrestlers get ready for ‘One Crazy Night’
"You get to forget about your bills or your crappy boyfriend... you forget about it for a little while, and you just become somebody else, and it's very cathartic.”