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Police search for bear spraying robber
KELOWNA – RCMP officers are searching for a suspect who sprayed bear spray after robbing the Dilworth Drive Scotia Bank Tuesday afternoon. Before deploying the spray, a man walked in the bank with his face covered and demanded cash. He fled with an undisclosed amount. After searching the scene, police were unable to find the...
Taking the hit before taking the shot: What your hockey helmet isn’t protecting you from
THOMPSON/OKANAGAN - It’s easily the most important piece of your hockey gear; you’re not even allowed on the ice without it even though the helmet you have now isn’t doing much to prevent concussions. But there could be significant changes in the works to adapt it. Paul van Donkelaar is the director of UBC-O’s school...
Aspiring Kamloops actor to appear in popular cable TV franchise
KAMLOOPS – Although he already manages two successful careers as a locomotive engineer and an artist, Dennis Cound decided to set the bar higher as he tries to break into the acting field. “I love playing characters that I’m not,” says Cound, 46. His latest extra gig involved growing out his beard and donning leather...
West Nile cases in Cache Creek to be further investigated by government agency
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association's report of the West Nile Virus present in two horses within the Cache Creek area is currently being verified by the Ministry of Agriculture. Information obtained from the Ministry on Tuesday states officials are following up with veterinarians who have tested the horses' blood for the virus and confirmed positive...
RCMP see surge in thefts due to residents’ negligence
KELOWNA – Calling it a “crime of opportunity” Mounties are advising Kelowna residents to keep doors and windows locked when leaving home; thieves are taking advantage of those who fail to do so. Unlocked doors and open windows have led to a surge of break-and-enter cases in the city, with officers noting most offenses in...
Two infected horses in Interior first signs of West Nile Virus in B.C.
CACHE CREEK – Veterinarians diagnosed two sick horses Monday with West Nile Virus, the first confirmed cases in B.C. Monday afternoon. Dr. John Twidale of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, confirmed the disease was present in the two horses, one in Cache Creek and the other in Ashcroft. The virus has spread across Canada infecting...
OOPS: Man accidentally released on bail on domestic violence charges
KAMLOOPS – A man held in custody on a string of domestic violence charges was mistakenly set free on bail from the Kamloops Law Courts and a Supreme Court judge was asked to fix it last week. "Confusing," was how Justice Hope Hyslop described the situation surrounding Jeremy Allen, born 1980. It's not clear exactly...
Accused in drive-by shooting granted bail
KAMLOOPS – One of two men accused in a fatal drive-by shooting in Salmon Arm was granted bail Friday morning in Kamloops Supreme Court. Jeremy Davis, 24, was released on a $100,000 surety. He and Jordan Larry Barnes, 27, are charged with the second degree murder of Nicolas Larsen, 24. RCMP statements say Larsen was...
Police did not request statement on night of crash: Witness
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops Supreme court heard Thursday morning about more RCMP errors in the investigation of a fatal accident when a witness who was first on scene said officers told him to leave the accident site and go home. Brittany Plotnikoff, 20, and her boyfriend Ken Craigdallie, 32, died after a truck crashed on...
Shooting victim granted bail
KAMLOOPS – A man lucky to be alive following a gunshot wound to the face was granted a $5,000 bail Thursday morning in Provincial Court. Emmanual “Manny” Brooks, 23, sported a neck brace with his prison attire to continue his bail hearing from August 13. Brooks is charged with uttering threats and mischief under $5,000...
UPDATE: Victim in fatal crash was ‘ridiculously drunk’
KAMLOOPS – The last two people to spend time with the victims before a fatal crash shared recollections on the evening’s timeline which involved a large bottle of Crown Royal whiskey, during a Kamloops Supreme court trial Wednesday afternoon. Angela Gillis said she and her friend, Michelle Camille, hosted a trio for drinks hours before...
Local bands miss deadline, given extra leeway
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Four bands neighbouring Kamloops have missed the federal government’s deadline for financial statement submissions and could face a block on funding if the numbers aren't submitted this winter. Three weeks have passed since the cut-off date for bands to submit audited financial documents as part of the First Nation Financial Transparency Act. In...
Witness claims original statement to RCMP inaccurate due to intoxication
KAMLOOPS – On Tuesday morning, the gallery of a Kamloops Supreme courtroom heard differing accounts from two women who claimed to be first on scene at a fatal vehicle accident on March 20, 2010. Wayne Fedan, born in 1961, is charged with impaired driving causing the deaths of Brittany Plotnikoff, 20, and Ken Craigdallie, 38....
UPDATE: South Thompson thunderstorm warning lifted
UPDATE: The storm warning for South Thompson has been lifted. The system has passed through the area. KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada is reporting a severe thunderstorm watch for the South Thompson area. Meteorologists have determined the storm has the potential to produce penny-sized hail and up to 15 to 25 millimetres of rain is expected...
Band financials for neighbouring Kamloops areas
KAMLOOPS – The July 29 due date has passed for First Nations to submit reports on financials including chief and council salary, remuneration and expenses as part of the First Nation Financial Transparency Act. So far, InfoNews has reported on the numbers for bands near Osoyoos, Enderby, Vernon and Kamloops. Numbers for the Penticton Band have...
Witness describes truck driving erratically the night two passengers died
KAMLOOPS – Tailgating, highbeaming and lane changing is how James Schneider, the first witness called in a dangerous driving causing death trial in Kamloops Supreme Court, described a truck’s driving patterns the night two people died in a single vehicle crash. Wayne Fedan, born 1961, is charged with dangerous and impaired driving causing the deaths...
Property damaged by flood to be fixed following report submission
KAMLOOPS – Numbers are still being crunched as city officials and consultants prepare a damage report to seek a provincial government grant to help pay for repairs. The deadline to submit the report is October. “We have to take our time in order to get the proper funding,” Manager with the city Mike Firlotte says....
Why the only thing stopping you, is you
KAMLOOPS – When it comes to taking his wheelchair to the skatepark, a 21-year-old from Kamloops doesn’t look at it as a challenge he’s overcoming. He sees it as a fun pass time – part of living his life. Alex Kilba has been dropping in at the McArthur Island skate park for the last seven...
The public shares on the Tournament Capital Ranch proposal
KAMLOOPS – Beehives, a bridge to Westsyde and a walking trail connecting to downtown are a few of the ideas submitted by the public at the City of Kamloops open house discussion on the Tournament Capital Ranch Thursday afternoon. Members of the public interested in knowing more about the phase two proposal for the area...
Three accused wait while fourth decides on trial election
KAMLOOPS - Three out of the four men accused of an armed robbery in the Cherry Creek area chose to have their case heard in Supreme Court, but will continue waiting at Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre until the fourth man accused makes his election. Anees Mohammed, born in 1991, Ellwood Bradbury, born in 1990, Gopal...
Man shot in face charged with uttering threats, damaging property
KAMLOOPS – A man who was recently shot in the face will continue to make his recovery in jail. Emmanual “Manny” Brooks, 23, charged with uttering threats and mischief in relation to property damage under $5,000 appeared in Kamloops Provincial Court August 13. Brooks was arrested August 11 after he allegedly broke window screens and...
The cat who can open doors
While Mulder's owner may not be so impressed by his kitty's talents, many are fans of his ability to open doors - even when there's risks involved. Watch this cat take on his owner's tricks. Then on trending now, check out a family's way to cheer up their grandfather as he deals with the death...
IN PHOTOS: Flood damage at Peterson Creek Park
KAMLOOPS - The rainfall from Tuesday night may have assisted in soaking surrounding wildfires, but didn’t help much with the flood damage at Peterson Creek Park. Staff with the Parks and Recreation department from the City is still assessing the damage caused by the July 23 flash flood. The black-diamond Billy Miner trail has been...
Charges laid in gunstore cross-bow incident
KAMLOOPS – Charges have been laid against a man accused of trying to rob a gun store with a crossbow. According to an RCMP press release on August 11, a man entered the Powder Keg Shooters Supply store on Tranquille road, pointed the crossbow at the store attendant and demanded a gun. While police looked...