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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.
Anti-Ajax group rejects KGHM’s ‘no strings’ offer
KAMLOOPS – A campaign aimed at raising money to hire 'independent experts' to anaylze the upcoming KGHM Ajax Mine application received a donation from the proponent, but organizers have no intention of keeping that money. The Indiegogo campaign ‘Help Stop the Ajax Mine’ received the donation late last week but organizers say they are rejecting...
Performing arts centre referendum: Are you in favour of a $49M debt?
KAMLOOPS – Are you in favour of the City of Kamloops borrowing up to $49 million to design and construct the parkade and performing arts centre complex? That will likely be the official question of a fall referendum. A steering committee looked at several questions and came back recommending this one because it was the...
Sun Peaks looks to proposed arena as year-round tourist destination
SUN PEAKS – The resort municipality of Sun Peaks is looking to build an indoor arena for use by tourists and residents alike. A council agenda resolution was passed to apply for gas tax grant for an arena tentatively named the Sun Peaks Centre. Right now the proposal is only an application and will only...
Kamloops kicking tail in the SPCA City Challenge
KAMLOOPS – Looking to repeat its 2014 win, the Kamloops SPCA has taken the lead on Prince George in the annual City Challenge. Kamloops B.C. SPCA branch manager, Charleen Holloway says with only one more week to go, Kamloops has already raised more than $35,000 to Prince George’s $15,000 to 17,000. “It’s for the animals...
Kamloops Airport receives $4.4M in federal funding
KAMLOOPS – Fulton Field will receive more than $4 million in federal funding to help upgrade the runways this year. Local Member of Parliament Cathy McLeod joined Mayor Peter Milobar and other delegates at the airport today, May 22, to announce a federal pledge of $4.4 million. These funds are 55 per cent of what...
Kamloops resident donates modern equipment to hospital
KAMLOOPS – Local businessman and philanthropist Ken Lepin has donated $300,000 and an important piece of medical equipment to Royal Inland Hospital. Lepin helped procure a piece of laser assisted technology used to help identify bacterial infections known as a MALDI/TOF Mass Spectrophotometer. Bacterias like meningitis, staphylococcus or even the flu continue to be deadly...
Residents reacting to ‘urban myth’ regarding Westsyde Pool closure: Councillor
KAMLOOPS – The Westsyde Pool is set to close for repairs for more than a year beginning this summer and while it may be an inconvenience, starting a public petition won’t change the closure. Area resident Amanda Cosgrove started a petition last month. Cosgrove was upset about the pool’s closure and is asking the city,...
Groups against Ajax Mine raising funds to hire experts
KAMLOOPS – An online fundraiser started this week by groups opposing the proposed Ajax Mine aims at hiring 'independent experts' to review the application documents that are set to be submitted this summer. The application, which is expected to be thousands of pages of information in technical language, will be the document that helps decide...
The goats are back in town
KAMLOOPS – For the fourth year running, the goats are back in the city. Kamloops has brought back the weed-eating goats for controlling weeds as part of the city’s invasive plant control program. The goats have proven to be effective at the locations they’ve been to in the past with a reduction of weeds already noticeable,...
WolfPack announces fall addition to women’s soccer roster
KAMLOOPS - Marisa Mendonca of Penticton, B.C. will join the Thompson Rivers University women’s soccer team this August. She played for the Penticton Pinnacles U-18 and U-21 sides and is an attacking midfielder. “My strengths are shooting, running with the ball and beating defenders,” Mendonca said. “I am able to play the ball through the...
Province promises funding for senior kitchen
KAMLOOPS – A unique concept connecting seniors with their greater community is getting some support from the province. The province kicked in $150,000 to support a neighbourhood kitchen that will provide meals in Kamloops to seniors and non-seniors, alike. The funding will go to the Centre for Seniors Information to expand its kitchen space. Currently,...
Premier asks you to burn responsibly this May long weekend
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – In light of the unseasonably hot and dry conditions throughout the province, Premier Christy Clark is asking residents to be extra cautious this long weekend. "Every summer, the risk of fire increases. With many parts of the province facing unseasonably warm and dry weather, that risk increases even more — putting people's homes...
Hospital laundry workers deliver petition to province in attempt to save jobs
KAMLOOPS – Members of the Hospital Employees’ Union took stand on the steps of the provincial legislature in an attempt to save almost 200 jobs. Yesterday morning, May 14, the laundry workers presented a petition of over 12,000 signatures to three NDP MLAs including opposition health critic Judy Darcy prior to it being tabled during...
No lack of leisure this long weekend
KAMLOOPS – Long weekends are like finding ten dollars on the sidewalk or discovering the raisons in your muffin are actually chocolate chips — it makes the week that much better. If you’re looking for things to do to make the most of three glorious days away from work or school, look no further. Bring...
Car care class is just for girls at Westsyde Secondary
"LADIES, THIS IS NO POWDER PUFF MECHANICS COURSE." KAMLOOPS – Due to the success of a similar course offered at South Kamloops Secondary, the administration at Westsyde Secondary have decided to offer a girls-only car care class. At first glance, one might ask why the girls and boys have been segregated from each other, but...
Sewage dumped in river puts city officials in hot water
KAMLOOPS – Not only was there a sewage spill last year, but the city did…
$7.4M Tranquille Road project set for public open house
KAMLOOPS – Improvements to the Tranquille Road corridor are set to focus on landscaping, multi-use paths and signage, and could cost $7.4 million. The Tranquille Road Beautification Task Force presented an extremely detailed plan of how to better roughly three kilometers from Desmond Street to Airport Road to council on Tuesday afternoon. Much of the...
School board budget approved on heels of teacher lay-offs
KAMLOOPS – The school board’s budget was made official Monday evening, just days after lay-off…
School fees could be on the rise for secondary courses
KAMLOOPS – Parents may have to start paying more for their children’s special or technical…
Kamloops house fire victim ‘taking it one day at a time’
KAMLOOPS – On Monday Nancy Klassen stood in front of what’s left of her home after a fire tore through it the day before, claiming it and all her belongings. She remains composed given the circumstances, and is simply thankful she and her two children, eight and 12, escaped unharmed from the Sunday, May 11,...
Columbia Street construction costs going up
KAMLOOPS – Work hasn't even started on Columbia Street and the construction project is already set to cost the city more than originally anticipated. Based on the bids that were submitted the project is now expected to cost roughly $4.8 million, nearly $900,000 more than the city originally allocated. Now staff is asking council to...
Teachers’ union to make last ditch effort to avoid job cuts
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops-Thompson School Board meets Monday to vote on the district's job slashing budget and the teachers' union will be there to argue against the cuts. The local Teachers' Association will present a report from its provincial body in an effort to prevent the board's plan to layoff 17 teachers and three educational...
There is room for the arts in the Tournament Capital
KAMLOOPS – Mayor Peter Milobar has said over and over a performing arts centre will not diminish the Tournament Capital Brand. While the Tournament Capital is Kamloops’ crafted identity, and a significant amount of investment has gone into creating it, Milobar contends there is room for a vibrant arts scene as well. User groups feel the...
Province provides funding for millwright program in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – After years of lobbying the first class of millright students is expected to begin at Thompson Rivers University this coming August, The Ministry of Advanced Education recently announced it would fund 16 seats for a millwright program at the university. A millwright is a tradesperson concerned with the construction or installation of industrial...