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Glynn Brothen
Crown appealing judge’s decision to toss evidence from Kamloops gun-bust case
KAMLOOPS - The criminal justice branch is appealing a recent decision from a Kamloops Supreme Court justice after all the evidence collected against a man was tossed from trial due to Charter violations. Justice Hope Hyslop tossed the case against accused Charles Patrick in December, 2015 after determining Kamloops RCMP made mistakes while arresting the...
Kamloops Judge says more jail won’t help repeat offender
KAMLOOPS - A homeless man who used a different name to escape his troubles and criminal history got another chance at rehabilitation today after his lawyer and a judge agreed jail wasn’t going to help him. In Kamloops Supreme Court today, Jan. 8, Eric Bradley Charlie's lawyer argued Charlie's continuous life of crime would not...
Richard Wagamese to speak on First Nations reconciliation at upcoming Kamloops event
KAMLOOPS – Since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission completed its five-year mandate, the focus of…
Kamloops Search and Rescue nearly doubles volunteer base after memorable year
KAMLOOPS - With a wide variety of calls, including some that did not end well, it was a memorable year for local search and rescue volunteers, and with 22 new recruits now in training, 2016 is also shaping up to be a memorable year. Last year Kamloops Search and Rescue was called out on about...
Teen appealing to public as she searches for mother in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A teenaged girl has turned to social media in hopes of gaining more details about her biological mother as she plans to travel to Kamloops in search of her. Katrina Ladouceur, 17, says she only has sparse knowledge of who her mother is and says she’s been searching for clues since she was...
Missing and murdered indigenous women, girls to be recognized, honoured in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - In recognition of missing and murdered aboriginal women and girls, the B.C. Native Womens' Association plans to host a red ribbon awareness campaign later this month. On Jan. 15, the association will host a brief ceremony to tie the first red ribbon, followed by a song and prayer. A location for the 10:15 a.m....
Local fat bikers hope to bring more awareness, access for the sport in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - As the snow continues to fall die hard cyclists are being joined by even more people interested in trying out the sport of fat biking, and as a result more trails are needed in the area. Brad Heyman, a fat biker and member of the local riding group Fat Fockers, says as more...
Man arrested after pepper spraying Rayleigh homeowner, stealing truck
KAMLOOPS - One suspect is in custody after he allegedly stole a pickup truck before pepper spraying a home owner in Rayleigh today, Jan. 6. Cpl. Cheryl Bush, a spokesperson for Kamloops RCMP, says police received a report around 7 a.m. about a Dodge pickup truck stolen from a location on Royal Avenue overnight. Shortly...
Warmer weather on the way as Interior braces for El Niño
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - After a cold snap and day after day of snowfall, temperatures are finally expected to begin rising by the middle of January as the 2016 El Niño weather pattern hits the region. The second half of winter is when El Niño effects are generally felt in Western Canada, as the system brings winds...
Stolen truck was involved in hit and run, police still looking for suspects
KAMLOOPS - Police are still looking for suspects involved in two vehicle thefts after one of the stolen vehicles was involved in a hit and run yesterday afternoon. The rural RCMP detachment received a report of a stolen Chevrolet pickup truck from the Cherry Creek area around 4 p.m. yesterday, Jan. 5, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson...
VIDEO: Community welcomes Syrian refugees to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Last week a Syrian couple and their three children began their new life in Kamloops after escaping the atrocities of an ongoing civil war in their home country. A group of volunteers from the group Refugees and Friends Together and others from Kamloops Immigrant Services welcomed the family as they arrived at the...
Deceased’s name withheld as authorities continue investigation of suspicious death in the Shuswap
LEE CREEK – Investigators are still examining the events which led to a suspicious death…
Search for missing Kelowna man ends tragically
WEST KELOWNA - The search for a local man who was missing for over a month ended with a tragic result today, Jan. 5 after RCMP confirmed he was located deceased in a shed. Police positively identified the remains as Peter Schouten, a Kelowna man who was reported missing Dec. 8. The body was found...
Westsyde Road collision claims life of 32-year-old Kamloops woman
KAMLOOPS - Slippery winter road conditions led to a fatal collision on Westsyde Road last night. Two vehicles collided in the 1700 block of the road around 8 p.m. yesterday, Jan. 4, according to Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Cheryl Bush. A vehicle travelling towards Kamloops lost control on a curve and crossed over into the...
Government officials examining diesel spill at Kamloops rail yard
KAMLOOPS - Officials from Transport Canada are investigating a diesel spill at a local rail yard that occurred on Christmas Day. Approximately 8,000 litres of diesel spilled in the CN rail yard during a fuel transfer from a railcar to a truck on Dec. 25, according to company spokesperson Kate Fenske. David Karn, media relations...
Lillooet murder case will proceed to trial
KAMLOOPS – A man accused of murdering a 61-year-old man in Lillooet will stand trial…
Operation Red Nose delivers record number of rides on New Year’s Eve, raises over $30K
KAMLOOPS - With another year in the books, the Operation Red Nose team in Kamloops has lots to boast about and a couple of records to beat in 2016. The group’s 235 volunteers completed 1,211 rides this year over 10 nights out and raised close to $31,000 in donations, just shy of meeting its $32,000...
Thieves nabbed after camera store smash and grab in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A local business owner credits mother nature’s skiff of snow for helping Kamloops RCMP catch the thieves who stole expensive camera equipment from his shop this morning. John Enman from Enman’s Camera at 423 Tranquille Rd. says police arrested a couple of suspects who broke into his store around 4 a.m., Jan. 4,...
2015 TOP STORIES: Kamloops headlines that got you talking
KAMLOOPS - As the year comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on some of the stories that had some impact in and near the community of Kamloops. Here are some of the top stories for 2015. THE WESTSYDE FLOOD %%Image2%% A Westsyde neighbourhood was evacuated after a summer rain storm quickly turned into...
2015 TOP STORIES: 17 of the oddest crime stories this year
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Crime remains a regular topic and source of news and it's tough to…
2015 TOP STORIES: Major crimes across the B.C. Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - This year had no shortage of crime stories, with the RCMP launching several major investigations and the courts wrapping up cases from previous years. Here is a summary of some of the top crime stories of 2015. In August, a man was found dead in Vernon’s Polson Park. Police have kept mum on...
2015 TOP STORIES: The locals who put Kamloops on the map
KAMLOOPS - Each person has memories that made 2015 unique to them, but these locals got to share some of their experiences with their community when they were recognized for putting Kamloops on the map. Whether they made accomplishments in their careers, in fundraising efforts, advances in technology or creativity in the arts, here’s a...
Kamloops plan to help youth homeless goes national
KAMLOOPS - Several agencies in town do their best to help curb homelessness in Kamloops, but one is being recognized nationally for assisting homeless youth. Katherine McParland, youth homelessness manager with Interior Community Services, has joined forces with 15 agencies in town to help teens who are homeless or could be soon. McParland and other...
Plan on getting a safe ride home this New Years
KAMLOOPS - Extra enforcement units will be on the roads this New Years Eve and Mounties are hoping locals will ensure they have a safe ride home if they plan to drink. Along with added officers, the detachment plans to set up various roadblocks throughout the city in hopes it keeps impaired drivers off the...