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Since its establishment in 2012, iNFOnews (InfoTel News Ltd) has been dedicated to delivering crucial local news to online audiences in our communities. Vernon, Penticton, Kamloops, and Kelowna each have their own unique identities, challenges, and achievements, which is why we maintain separate sections for each city. Our team of reporters and photographers is actively engaged in covering breaking news, weather updates, local trends, political happenings, crime stories, and even some lighthearted content. With over 30 years of combined experience, our reporters and editors adhere to top-notch journalism standards. In addition to local news, we also provide access to leading provincial, national, and international news, along with sports, business, entertainment, and lifestyle updates. We value your input and want to hear from you! If you have feedback, want to report a correction, notice a typo, or have a story idea, please reach out to our editor, Marshall Jones, at mjones(at)infonews.ca.

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TRENDING NOW: Classic car window prank

1 day ago | infotel.ca | Howard Alexander

This may be the perfect prank. It's simple, there's no elaborate setup and no one gets hurt. And hey, what else have you got to do when you're stuck in traffic. We welcome your comments and opinions on our stories but play nice. We won't censor or delete comments unless they contain off-topic statements or links, unnecessary vulgarity, false facts, spam or obviously fake profiles. If you have any concerns about what you see in comments, email the editor. SUBSCRIBE to our awesome newsletter here.
TRENDING NOW: Doggo black hole

2 days ago | infotel.ca | Howard Alexander

The caption kinda says it all. Scientists have discovered a black hole that absorbs all food falling to the floor. We guess you could call this adorable doggo a fluffy event horizon. We welcome your comments and opinions on our stories but play nice. We won't censor or delete comments unless they contain off-topic statements or links, unnecessary vulgarity, false facts, spam or obviously fake profiles. If you have any concerns about what you see in comments, email the editor.
TRENDING NOW: Playing a trick on Siri

3 days ago | infotel.ca | Howard Alexander

This is a good one. If you haven't tried it, the results are hilarious. This prankster asked Siri to change his nickname and then spelt a ridiculous word. No problem, Siri's got this. We welcome your comments and opinions on our stories but play nice. We won't censor or delete comments unless they contain off-topic statements or links, unnecessary vulgarity, false facts, spam or obviously fake profiles. If you have any concerns about what you see in comments, email the editor.
TRENDING NOW: Customized hand sanitizer dispenser for the win

4 days ago | infotel.ca | Howard Alexander

Someone made a hilarious customization to the hand sanitizer dispenser. Without going into too much detail, it looks like the seagull is leaving you a surprise in the palm of your hand. It'll also steal your fries if you're not watching. We welcome your comments and opinions on our stories but play nice. We won't censor or delete comments unless they contain off-topic statements or links, unnecessary vulgarity, false facts, spam or obviously fake profiles.
Vernon woman dies in family fight; suspect arrested

4 days ago | infotel.ca | Howard Alexander

A 75-year-old Vernon died during a fight with her family at a home in the city Friday afternoon. After getting numerous calls from the public about a fight that was escalating at the home in the 2300 block of 34 Street in the neighbourhood just east of Vernon Jubilee Hospital, RCMP said officers arrived to find the body of the woman on the unit's patio. “Responding officers arrested a suspect on scene,” Vernon RCMP media relations officer Cpl. Tania Finn said in a media release.
Meet the bug that uses the stars to navigate hundreds of miles

6 days ago | infotel.ca | Adithi Ramakrishnan

NEW YORK (AP) — An Australian moth follows the stars during its yearly migration, using the night sky as a guiding compass, according to a new study. When temperatures heat up, nocturnal Bogong moths fly about 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) to cool down in caves by the Australian Alps. They later return home to breed and die.
Highest earner at Kamloops city hall got $60K raise

1 week ago | infotel.ca | Levi Landry

Kamloops city hall has been operating with two city managers. While one is on leave, the other took home a hefty raise last year. CAO Byron McCorkell was paid just over $300,000 in 2024, up from $241,300 in 2023. That's according to the city's annual financial report, which details the salaries and benefits for each employee earning more than $75,000 per year.
NO NEED FOR SPEED: Kamloops to consider lowering limit to 30 km/h on residential streets

1 week ago | infotel.ca | Levi Landry

A Kamloops city councillor has pitched an idea to reduce the speed limit on residential streets in the city. If approved, every speed limit on residential streets would be reduced to school zone speeds, 30 km/h, unless otherwise posted. "Basically what we need to look at is: are we prioritizing the movement of people or traffic?" Coun. Stephen Karpuk said at a committee meeting this week.
TRENDING NOW: Oil change goes wrong

1 week ago | infotel.ca | Howard Alexander

What we have here is someone who wanted to change their own oil and it didn't go exactly as they expected. This clip from the folks at America's Funniest Videos no doubt is frustrating to mechanics everywhere. At the end of the day we learn from our mistakes, right? We welcome your comments and opinions on our stories but play nice. We won't censor or delete comments unless they contain off-topic statements or links, unnecessary vulgarity, false facts, spam or obviously fake profiles.
Kamloops courthouse evacuated, locked down

1 week ago | infotel.ca | Levi Landry

The Kamloops courthouse was locked down Thursday morning as police investigated an unfolding incident. What spurred the evacuation isn’t clear, but Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Const. Sofie Winkels said officers cleared the building around 9 a.m., June 19, out of an "abundance of caution."BC Sheriffs continued guarding the area outside the courthouse into the afternoon and couldn't say when the incident would be resolved.