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Mike McDonald
Mike was born and raised in Kamloops and continues to make the Tournament Capital his home. He received his degree in Journalism from Thompson Rivers University and before joining the InfoTel team was a radio news anchor and reporter. Mike's passions include local sports, arts, and culture, and he has a keen interest in all things Kamloops and what matters most to the city's residents. If you have news tips or stories ideas, e-mail Mike at mmcdonald@infonews.ca.
Kamloops RCMP task force bust drug traffickers on North Shore
KAMLOOPS – Five men have a December court date thanks to a two-day crackdown on…
Construction delays in Westsyde to impact traffic for rest of the week
KAMLOOPS – The commute on Westsyde Road will continue to be a headache for drivers…
Advanced voter turnout for Kamloops byelection low
KAMLOOPS – There are signs voter turnout in the Kamloops byelection for mayor and two…
Hometown Blazer to wear ‘C’ this season
KAMLOOPS – Nick Chyzowski will lead the team he grew up watching after being chosen…
Groundbreaking at Thompson Rivers University delayed following death of vice president
KAMLOOPS – What was supposed to be an event to celebrate the future of Thompson…
Kamloops couple’s Mexican vacation shaken by earthquake
KAMLOOPS – When we look back on the summer of 2017, many of us will…
How mayoral candidate McQuarrie raises a city issue
KAMLOOPS – As a columnist, Bill McQuarrie knew a thing or two about stirring up…
Wildfires mean short term pain but long term gain for B.C. wildlife
KAMLOOPS – It may seem like wildfires would not be good for impacted wildlife, but…
Interim Kamloops mayor leaving office with advice for byelection winner
KAMLOOPS – With just days to go before the byelection and the end of Arjun…
Hedley coast to coast tour includes Kelowna date
KELOWNA – Hedley will be making a stop in the Okanagan on their 2018 Cageless…
Big pat on the back for Kamloops from the Williams Lake Indian Band
KAMLOOPS – Being evacuated during this past summer was extremely difficult for thousands of people…
Crown land in the Interior will reopen to off road vehicles this week
KAMLOOPS – Back road enthusiasts in the Interior have spent more than 40 days waiting…
Kamloops council to ink letter to Greyhound about proposed service cuts
KAMLOOPS – City council is divided on whether to speak up about Greyhound's plans to…
UPDATE: Casting call for video game commercial to be shot in Kamloops region
KAMLOOPS – If you've ever wanted to be in a video game, this may be…
UPDATE: Power restored in Westsyde after truck destroys pole
KAMLOOPS – Over 4,000 homes were without power in Kamloops for over an hour this…
Local labour group announces the candidates they support in Kamloops byelection
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops and District Labour Council representing around 13,000 unionized workers in Kamloops…
Provincial political rivals inject some drama into Kamloops byelection
KAMLOOPS – Two long-time political combatants on a provincial level are doing their best to…
Crash on Salmon River Bridge in Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM – Two people were taken to hospital following a rear-end collision on the…
Kamloops homeless man receives new cart donated by community
KAMLOOPS – The feel good story that gripped Kamloops recently has come to a conclusion…
Snow in the forecast for Interior mountain pass highways
You may want to consider switching to winter tires a bit earlier than normal if…
How a Kamloops man with nothing gives so much back to his community
'I'VE NEVER MET SOMEONE WHO'S JUST SO HAPPY… HE'S JUST THANKFUL FOR WHAT HE HAS.'…
Both drivers walk away from fiery crash on Trans Canada near Chase
KAMLOOPS – An early morning collision between a logging truck and a Honda Civic on…
Pair of fraudsters busted in West Kelowna
KELOWNA – West Kelowna RCMP are giving a pat on the back to a retail…
Overturned semi impacts traffic north of Merritt
KAMLOOPS – If you have plans to drive the Old Merritt Highway this morning you…