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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.
Kamloops may see new company sorting recyclables in 2016
KAMLOOPS - Recyclables collected by the City of Kamloops, both at depots and curbside, could be sorted by a new company come the new year. “We have already gone out to (request for proposals) to renew the contract essentially. To look for processors who can do the same work starting Jan. 1,” Public Works Director...
Kamloops councillor demands a recount, by hand
KAMLOOPS - There is an absence of accountability in both our election and referendum voting systems and the only way to ensure accuracy is to count ballots by hand, a Kamloops councillor is arguing. Coun. Denis Walsh let his fellow council members know yesterday, Nov. 18, he will be asking them to support the idea...
Thieves steal fuel from Kamloops daycare
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops daycare had fuel siphoned from its buses early this morning. The buses belong to Kamloops Kidz Early Learning Center daycare on Valleyview Drive and early this morning, Nov. 18, two Caucasian males were observed attempting to siphon fuel. The males are described as roughly 30 years in age, but no further...
HandyDART application gets personal, and more difficult, in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - If you are in need of handyDART services in Kamloops, your application process just got a little more personal. The accessibility program manager for B.C. Transit, Danielle Harriott, asked council to approve a change to the application process that would have an assessor interview applicants, instead of just having applicants submit a paper...
Proposal for 365-day public transit in Kamloops gets shot down
KAMLOOPS - The cost of adding additional statutory holidays like Christmas Day to the public transit schedule was too much for Kamloops council, who voted down a motion to offer transit every day of the year. Coun. Donovan Cavers’ motion to implement transit 365 days out of the year was defeated seven to one; Cavers...
Kamloops councillor asks for federal panel review for Ajax
KAMLOOPS - With a new federal government in place, a city councillor wants to take the opportunity to again ask for a federal panel review on the proposed Ajax Mine. Yesterday, Nov. 17, Coun. Dieter Dudy let council know he plans on asking for their support in looking for a federal panel review of the...
Lego robotics teaching Kamloops students fine art of engineering
KAMLOOPS – It started as something to do during the lunch hour but in a…
New Tk’emlups Chief to push economic development
KAMLOOPS - As the newly sworn in chief of Tk'emlups te Secwepemc, Fred Seymour plans to bring results and opportunities to the Indian Band. Seymour ran a campaign with the slogan ‘no promises, just results’ and as the new Tk’emlups Chief, he says he will use that motto to bring new prospects to his community....
Kamloops councillor wants transit service on holidays
KAMLOOPS – Public transit could be available on statutory holidays like Christmas Day if a Kamloops councillor has his way. Coun. Donovan Cavers submitted a motion that would see transit available on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas. Cavers says there isn’t transit service on only three days out of the year. "As 30 per...
UPDATE: Chaos on the Coquihalla as crashes close highway
MERRITT – Two separate crashes on the Coquihalla Highway completely closed the route from Merritt to Hope for several hours today and people posting to social media describe a chaotic scene with overturned vehicles and frustrated drivers. Teresa Seibel was driving north on the Coquihalla when she was stopped for over an hour shortly outside...
Crash on Okanagan Connector leaves one person dead
MERRITT – A car crash on the Okanagan Connector today has left one person dead and closed the route in both directions. Merritt Fire Rescue Capt. Sky McKeown says a tractor trailor collided with a passenger vehicle, Nov. 16., closing Highway 97C, about 10 kilometres east of Merritt. There is no estimate from Drive B.C. on...
Kamloops seniors centre asking to serve alcohol longer on Sundays
KAMLOOPS – The Centre for Seniors’ Information Activity Centre is asking the city to extend its Sunday liquor licence from 9 p.m. until midnight. Every Sunday night the seniors’ activity centre hosts dances and executive assistant Brandi Allen explains the dances go until at least 11 p.m. so they’d like to keep the bar open...
No rule on using Kamloops school playgrounds during school hours
KAMLOOPS – What started as a day at the park, turned into an annoyed rant…
Kamloops students learn what it takes to save a life
KAMLOOPS – Students at Westsyde Secondary in Kamloops have learned valuable skills that one day…
Cascades Casino in Kamloops looking to build outdoor event space
KAMLOOPS – The Cascades Casino is moving forward with plans to build an outdoor amphitheatre. The event space was originally to be constructed along with the casino but concerns over parking put the project on hold. Gateway Casinos CEO Tony Santo said previously, plans would be re-examined after the casino’s hard opening. “We are committed to...
Winter in Kamloops makes life harder for the homeless: ASK Wellness
KAMLOOPS – Winter is coming. While we groan a little, pull out the hats and scarves and put winter tires on the car, the homeless population in Kamloops faces considerably more challenges. “Our bylaw says you can set up a tent at 10 o’clock at night and then you need to take it down by...
Kamloops boundary extension takes another baby step forward with minister visit
KAMLOOPS - The possible annexation of New Afton Mine brought Community Minister Peter Fassbender to Kamloops earlier this week. As the minister responsible for boundary extension queries, Fassbender joined Mayor Peter Milobar Monday, Nov. 9, to meet with those potentially impacted by the proposed change, including First Nations and mining industry officials. “He was quite accommodating...
Kamloops Legion plays big role in veterans’ lives; future uncertain
KAMLOOPS - The Royal Canadian Legion is top of mind when Remembrance Day rolls around each year, whether it's the poppy campaign or the services held on Nov. 11, but during the rest of the year the organization is facing challenges. The problem is young veterans don’t think about legions they way older generations of...
Young Kamloops vets remember the fallen everyday
'I DON'T THINK ANYONE WANTS PEACE MORE THAN THOSE WHO HAVE SEEN WAR' KAMLOOPS - Joining the military is a life-changing experience for many young men and women, and while four young Kamloops men joined knowing they were willing to pay the ultimate price to serve their country in Afghanistan, that doesn't change the effect...
Downtown homeless camp disassembled, belongings removed
'THIS IS MORE EXTREME THAN SOME OF THE ONES WE DEAL WITH' KAMLOOPS – As bylaw officers and contractors descended on a homeless camp in downtown Kamloops and began removing truckloads of their belongings today, Nov. 10, seven people dressed in dirty winter clothes walked out with all the bags and bedding they could carry....
Remembrance chair aims to keep Kamloops legion ‘alive’
KAMLOOPS - A member of Kamloops Legion 52 crafted something he hopes will both honour veterans during Remembrance Day and support the local branch. Jim McGhee designed, painted and built the Remembrance Day-themed, wooden Adirondack-stye chair, and donated it to the legion to raffle off. When asked why he made the chair Jim McGhee pauses...
Performing arts centre would still be good for Kamloops: PAC Not Yet
KAMLOOPS – While the no-side won the Kamloops performing arts centre referendum, the spokesperson for the group formed to get that result says the city shouldn’t see it as a failure. “Why use this as a road block? Look at it, use the momentum, keep the ball rolling,” Nelly Dever says. The former Kamloops city...
Kamloops Thompson school board five-year capital plan to run $167 million
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Thompson school district's new, five-year capital plan includes 73 projects and…
Referendum on Kamloops performing arts centre: Will you vote yes or no?
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents have one day to make up their minds on whether to vote for or against borrowing $49 million to build a performing arts centre before tomorrow's referendum. Former city councillor Nelly Dever is the spokesperson for the PAC Not Yet campaign. Her group objects to the centre on a largely financial...