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Firefighter calendar sold out, $40K raised for burn fund
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Firefighters Charitable Society has met its goal by selling all 2,000 printed calendars featuring photos of local firefighters. A total of $40,000 - 100 per cent of the proceeds - will be donated to the B.C. Professional Firefighters Burn Fund to help burn survivors and build a new centre. In addition...
UPDATE: Name of suspect released in Cherry Avenue homicide; residents react
KAMLOOPS - Police have now filed murder charges against a resident of the 435 Cherry Avenue apartment building after police discovered the body of a 26-year-old woman Tuesday afternoon. Christopher Frank Butler, 41, was charged with second-degree murder around 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. The victim was Deanne Genevieve Wheeler, 26, according to police. Const. Jason...
A review of 2014 at the Kamloops Law Courts
KAMLOOPS - Both provincial and supreme courtrooms at the Kamloops Law Courts have seen a steady stream of cases this past year. As we count down to the new year, we present some of the highlights—maybe lowlights—from 2014. JANUARY — Damien Lawrence Taylor, 23, was arrested and charged in the death of C.J. Fowler -...
Police investigating break and enter at Savona post office
KAMLOOPS - Investigators from the Kamloops Rural RCMP detachment are following up on an early Sunday morning break in at the Savona post office. Police say it happened around 3:30 a.m. The suspects entered the building through a window and approximately 20 parcels were stolen, according to a RCMP media release. Anyone who may have...
Keeping it safe on New Years’ Eve
KAMLOOPS - A full complement of RCMP officers will be out on patrol Wednesday evening to make sure partiers are keeping it safe as they ring in the New Year. The extra units will set up various road blocks throughout the city to check if those who are too drunk to drive are using a...
The best pet vines from 2014
Whether it was to relieve boredom, to laugh or to procrastinate at work, we all spent a good chunk of 2014 watching animals on YouTube this year. To celebrate your dedication and round off the year, take a look at the best funny pets and animals vines of 2014. Then follow it up with clips...
NEWSMAKERS 2014: The Kamloops connection to ISIS
THIS WEEK, INFONEWS.CA IS COUNTING DOWN THE TOP FIVE STORIES FROM 2014 KAMLOOPS - Few stories got more attention world-wide than the advance of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, also known as ISIS or ISIL. The terrorists made international headlines as the group spread through Syria and Iraq, taunted the West and posted...
Where to get your New Year’s Eve party on in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Whether you’re looking for family fun or a chance to cut loose, there’s a party for everyone in Kamloops. Here are some different options with prices for you to take a look at. - The Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre in Aberdeen offers a dinner buffet with wine, party favours and champagne...
Local business owner to run for city council position
KAMLOOPS – Local resident Bob Dieno announced he is “throwing his hat into the political ring” by running for a spot on Kamloops city council. Dieno is the owner of Nutech Fire and Safety, a business which specializes in protection equipment. To focus on his political run, he has taken a leave of absence from...
Biologist announces bid for a seat on council
KAMLOOPS – Scientist, health professional and mother-of-three Cheryl Phippen has announced her run for a spot on Kamloops City Council. Fiscal responsibility, city improvements, open communication for the public, removal of “antiquated” dog by-laws in public spaces and an environmentalist approach to Ajax are Phippen’s key platform issues. If elected, she plans to change council’s...
Be leery of this email targeting education support payments
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Parents looking to get the $40-per-day temporary education support payment promised by the government during the B.C. teachers’ strike are advised to be aware of a fraudulent email which includes a link to a false Canada Revenue Agency website. A Maple Ridge woman contacted the RCMP after receiving an email which linked to a site...
Funny stories about drunks from designated drivers
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The holidays are a time to catch up with old friends, spend quality time with family and have a few rum and eggnogs to celebrate. Maybe it’s the cooler weather, the spirit or all the booze we get for gifts – but undoubtedly some of us will get more carried away than others....
This volunteer organization has less than one week to meet its goal
KAMLOOPS - Staff at Developing World Connections, an international volunteer organization, is asking for Aeroplan mile donations to help them offset travel costs for their work abroad. “Using donated Aeroplan Miles for our travel needs allows more donor funds to directly reach communities in need and project beneficiaries,” Sarah Johnstone from Developing World Connections says....
10 activities you can do to meet your daily exercise requirements
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – If your latest exercise is having a Netflix marathon while you wear sweatpants you wouldn't dare to wear in public, you might want to reconsider your options. The number one New Year’s resolution people make (and usually don’t end up following) is to get in shape – New Year, new beginning. Adults should...
Police dog visits children in hospital for Christmas
KAMLOOPS - Police dog Whiskey and his sidekick Kilo visited the Royal Inland Hospital's pediatric ward last week to bring Christmas cheer to children. The children received stuffed animals donated from the B.C. Civil Forfeiture Program that looked like Whiskey for the kids to play with. Whiskey is a golden lab whose services are used...