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Dana Reynolds
Dana Reynolds is originally from Saskatchewan, but previous to Kamloops lived in Toronto for five years. She is well educated, obtaining her Masters of Arts from York University and Certificate of Broadcast Journalism from Seneca College. Dana has a passion for travel, having worked and studied in three foreign countries. She is a political junkie, especially as pertains the Middle East as she wrote her thesis on Muslim immigration into Europe. Dana is very excited to be in Kamloops and embark on a career in journalism with Info News.
UPDATE: Missing teenaged girl found
UPDATE: 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015 KAMLOOPS - RCMP say Suzan Clark, 16, has been located safe and sound. 8:29 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015 KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old-girl. Suzan Clark was reported missing the evening of Tuesday, August 18. She is described...
Ultimate frisbee popularity soaring to new heights in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – An old sport with new life is growing rapidly in Kamloops and the league behind the resurgence is hoping even more people will pick up a frisbee and join them. Diana Gendron, spokesperson for the Kamloops Ultimate League, has been involved in the sport for the last six years. She has watched ultimate...
New Kamloops casino opens its doors tonight
KAMLOOPS – After some initial opposition and some construction setbacks, the Cascades Casino opens tonight, August 19. Located on Versatile Drive on the site of the former Rona hardware store, doors open to the public at 8:30 p.m. The casino floor features 500 slot machines and 18 gaming tables, for games like Black Jack. Two...
Wineries director suspects ‘gross misuse of process’ in council’s about-face
KAMLOOPS – Local wineries thought they’d won a victory only to have it taken away yesterday, August 18, by city council and Coun. Pat Wallace in particular: They will effectively be blocked from selling B.C. wines in grocery stores thanks to a new city bylaw. Wallace originally voted during against a plan to create a one-kilometre...
Surveillance footage to help RCMP arrest Tournament Capital Centre thieves
KAMLOOPS – RCMP used surveillance footage provided by Tournament Capital Centre staff to assist in their investigation and arrest individuals suspected of recent thefts at the Centre. Unsecured property, unlocked lockers and lockers with low quality locks easily removed with tools were targeted. Property stolen included mobile phones, wallets, credit cards and keys. According to...
Councillor changes mind: One kilometre between liquor stores now a bylaw
KAMLOOPS – If you thought Kamloops City Council's attempt to regulate where liquor vendors may locate was a done deal three weeks ago, think again. Liquor stores in the city won't be able to do business within one kilometer of each other after all. Three weeks ago, the concept was defeated at public hearing. Now...
Timelines for Ajax Mine consultation set
KAMLOOPS – The timeline and format for how Kamloops residents will be able to weigh-in on the proposed Ajax Mine has been decided. City council has agreed on a town hall meeting format to ensure the public’s interests are heard early on in the process and then will hold a series of special council meetings...
City has little say about Blackwell Dairy biosolids
KAMLOOPS – The problems associated with Blackwell Dairy Farm and its use of biosolids are outside of the City of Kamloops’ control, according to a new report. The report, which will be presented to city council Tuesday, Aug. 18, says if the dairy farm is following normal farming practices and using land meant specifically for agriculture,...
New Kamloops casino officially opens this week
KAMLOOPS – A year after receiving approval from residents and council, the $40-million Cascades Casino will officially open Wednesday, Aug. 19. Gateway Casinos and Entertainment is planning a grand opening that will include live entertainment and special guests. The Aberdeen casino is officially open to the public at 8:30 p.m. but Tanya Gabara of Gateway...
North Thompson hits level four drought rating
NORTH THOMPSON – As drought conditions persist and stream flows decrease around the province, the North Thompson region has joined the ranks of many others at a level four drought rating. Conditions in the region are still extremely dry even after the past weekend’s rainfall. Further declines in stream, lake and aquifer levels could lead...
More roadwork set to begin in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - As work continues on major roadways in the city two more projects are set to begin. Aberdeen Drive from Pacific Way to Highway 5A will be repaved and sidewalks will be repaired. A left turn lane will be constructed at Van Horne Drive as well as minor improvements to drainage, curb and gutter systems....
Curbside recycling pickup resumes Monday in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – With the Emterra Environmental strike officially over and the City of Kamloops says recycling collection will resume Monday. A tentative agreement between Emterra and the Steelworkers’ Union was struck and ratified unanimously by the union membership yesterday, Aug. 13. The recycling company and its employees had been locked in a labour dispute since June 22....
Warnings about fentanyl-laced marijuana in the Southern Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Fentanyl is being mixed with marijuana here in the Southern Interior, leading the…
Agreement reached in Kamloops recycling strike
KAMLOOPS – An end is in sight for the recycling strike that has lasted nearly eight weeks in Kamloops after the Steelworker’s Union reached an agreement with Emterra Environmental today. The two sides reached a tentative deal Thursday, Aug. 13, and employees are set to vote on it this evening. Marty Gibbons, Steelworkers’ Union president,...
Help for Kamloops Food Bank arrives from Calgary
KAMLOOPS – A 53-foot trailer delivered $50,000 worth of reclaimed food from Calgary to the Kamloops Food Bank this week. The Calgary Food Bank, a strong supporter of nearby foodbanks, started donating to Kamloops roughly three years ago, and the Aug. 11 delivery came at just the right time for the local food bank. “They...
How the City of Kamloops disciplined employees after sewage spill
'THIS ALLOWS YOU AN OPPORTUNITY TO REBUILD THE CITY'S TRUST IN YOU." KAMLOOPS – The…
The anatomy of a sewage spill
KAMLOOPS – On Sept. 16, 2014, the City of Kamloops spilled roughly two Olympic-sized swimming…
Kamloops recycling strike could be over as early as Friday
KAMLOOPS – There is finally an end in sight to the Emterra Environmental strike. Steelworks Union president Marty Gibbons says they are finally back to bargaining with the company and if an agreement is signed by noon tomorrow his members could be back to work as early as Friday. “We're optimistic that we're close to...
Roots and Blues Festival takes over Salmon Arm this weekend
SALMON ARM - The Shuswap will be filled with the sounds of brass and bluegrass as the 'summer destination spot for fans and lovers of music' takes over Salmon Arm this weekend. Now in its 23rd year, the Roots and Blues Festival features an eclectic mix of music from Blues to Bluegrass, Celtic to Cuban...
Heffley Creek club gunning for growth
KAMLOOPS – A local gun club is aiming to meet the new needs of its members as interest in gun sports in the region continues to grow. The Heffley Creek Gun Club is growing in an attempt to keep up with the new needs of the club by reconfiguring its space to better accomodate members...
Biosolids group to protest against Kamloops dairy farm
KAMLOOPS – The Friends of the Nicola Valley will be in Kamloops today, Aug. 11, to lend their voice to those of Dallas residents upset over a neighbouring biosolid operation. A Dallas group has alleged that black dust coming from the Blackwell Dairy property is a biosolid byproduct, not just sawdust as city staff believe. According...
Another place to ‘go’ at Riverside Park by fall
KAMLOOPS - The long-awaited gender neutral bathroom planned for Riverside Park should be installed this fall, now that staff have figured out a way to heat the standalone washroom during the winter months. Funding for the universal washroom, aimed at allowing opposite sex caregivers to more easily help clients or family members, was approved under...
Smoke over Southern Interior from Coastal Fire Centre
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Smoke drifting into the Southern Interior is likely coming from the 1,370-hectare Harrison Lake fire that has been burning for just over a week now. As of 4 p.m. the air quality health index was sitting at a low rating throughout the region but Melissa Klassen of B.C. Wildfire says the smoke rolling...
The Kamloops commute this week
KAMLOOPS – Here's the very latest from the City of Kamloops to help you plan your commute over the coming week. The southwest off ramp of the Overlanders Bridge remains closed to all traffic. Detour signs are directing all southbound traffic to Seymour Street. Heavy trucks are asked to avoid the Overlanders Bridge and use...