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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.
Another chance to get the lowdown on the proposed performing arts centre in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – With less than a month before a referendum decides the fate of a proposed downtown performing arts centre, one business association looks to answer resident’s remaining questions. The Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association held an information session this afternoon, Oct. 8, at the Rex on Seymour and will be hosting another this evening between...
If you’ve inherited a home, you could be on reality T.V.
KAMLOOPS – If you’ve recently inherited a home in the Kamloops area, makers of a new reality show want you. Anaid Productions, the production company behind such shows as ‘X-Weighted’ and ‘The Liquidator,’ is casting families who have recently inherited a home for a new real estate or renovation series. The company asks especially for...
Kamloops councillor asking for public input on taxpayer funded trips to Japan
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops city council’s cultural exchange to Japan is either far too expensive or actually quite reasonable, depending who you ask, and one councillor is asking residents for their input. Coun. Denis Walsh would never suggest severing ties with Kamloops’ sister city Uji, Japan but is concerned about the cost of the exchange. Kamloops...
If you still have questions about the proposed performing arts centre another open house is planned
KAMLOOPS – With a referendum on the horizon, the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association is planning an open house next month to discuss the proposed performing arts centre. Anyone with questions about the project is invited to attend Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Rex on 417 Seymour Street. The first session runs between 11:30 a.m. and...
ELECTION 2015: Kamloops councillor brings ‘Heave Steve’ to council meeting
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops city councillor used a very public outlet to let everyone in town know who he’s not voting for in the upcoming federal election. Donovan Cavers wore a t-shirt during a city council meeting today, Oct. 6, which read 'Heave Steve' with a cartoon Stephen Harper being carried off in in a...
Chase RCMP kept busy with car troubles
CHASE – The Chase RCMP were kept very busy this past week with a host of vehicle offences and thefts. On Oct. 2, Chase RCMP were called to a collision in a parking lot at Sorrento Plaza in Sorrento. A large flat deck truck struck another vehicle while reversing from a parking stall. The driver,...
Kamloops residents get say in changes to mixed-use complex
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents are being asked to weigh in over a rezoning to a mixed-use complex in the Southgate industrial area. A mixed-use complex at 1452 McGill Rd. will contain 14 multi-family residential units and commercial space for a restaurant and offices. The proprietor is now asking the city to increase its restaurant occupancy from...
Valleyview residents concerned about increased traffic at Owl Road intersection
KAMLOOPS - A group of Valleyview residents are concerned how increased traffic out of the Owl Road Landfill could impact safety in the area. Concern over the safety and ability of the intersection at Owl Road and Valleyview Drive to handle increased traffic at the repurposed landfill led Michael Popoff and a group of area...
Canine tracks down Kamloops truck thief
KAMLOOPS - A male suspect is in custody after police service dog Zak tracked him down following reports of a stolen vehicle early this morning. A red F350 pickup truck was reported stolen from a business on Chief Louis Way around 2:20 a.m. today, Oct. 7. Roughly an hour later the vehicle was seen on...
Kamloops family has more than a century of history at Stuart Wood
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops' oldest school is set to shut down next year, but the legacy left behind by the school and the four generations of the Lloyd family that have been part of the school will not soon be forgotten. Blair Lloyd became principal of Stuart Wood Elementary this past May and recently learned his...
Kamloops senior centre wants votes to help win competition
KAMLOOPS - The Centre for Seniors Information activity centre is hoping a few votes will help them get the funds they need to help create an inclusive performance program. The Centre for Seniors Information has again entered the Aviva Community Fund competition, this time in an effort get backing for an ‘inclusive performance’ program. In...
Candidates announced for Tk’emlups election
KAMLOOPS – Tk’emlups te Secwepemc will elect a new chief for the first time in 12 years. One chief and seven council members will be selected November 14 during the next band election. First elected as chief of the Tk'emlups band in the early-1990s, Shane Gottfriedson will be stepping down to pursue his provincial aspirations. He...
Attention job seekers: Kamloops employers to participate in hiring fair
KAMLOOPS - Over 45 of the city’s largest employers will participate in the Kamloops Hiring Fall Fair later this month. The Monday, Oct. 26 event will run from 12p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre and is free. The purpose of the hiring fair is to give job seekers the opportunity...
ELECTION 2015: Seniors hosting next federal all candidate in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The Centre for Senior’s information will be hosting the next Kamloops federal election all candidates debate. The forum will be taking place Wednesday, Oct. 7, between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the Centre for Seniors Information activity centre at 9A 1800 Tranquille Rd. in the Brock Shopping Centre. The Senior Centre's executive...
TRU Pride Parade attendence shows Kamloops ‘is ready for the change’
KAMLOOPS – The fourth annual Thompson Rivers University Pride Parade marched today on campus and organizers say it’s was the most attended to date. Julian Simpson, LGBTQ representative on the university’s Student Union says the the outpouring of support has been overwhelming from the community, campus and all those who took part today, Oct. 1....