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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.
VIDEO: Kamloops couple returning from horror film find something really frightening at home
KAMLOOPS – Millions of people around the world were scared senseless by the movie "It"…
Victim of dangerous driver asked by Kamloops RCMP to come forward
KAMLOOPS – Though the Kamloops RCMP have managed to track down the suspect in a…
Social media mixup benefits homeless man with inspirational message
KAMLOOPS – Not very often does misinformation on social media lead to something good, but…
Parks and trails in Central Okanagan closed by extreme fire hazard set to reopen
KELOWNA – Thanks to some rainfall, and a much reduced fire danger rating, several parks…
Regional District considering shutting down Kamloops reception centre for wildfire evacuees
KAMLOOPS – With around 30 wildfire evacuees still needing accommodations in Kamloops, the Thompson Nicola…
Kamloops area woman making big moves in the film industry
KAMLOOPS – Stump Lake resident Dian Cross Massey has sold her company The Crossing Studios…
What you need to know if you find discarded needles
KAMLOOPS – While most people are afraid to even go near discarded IV drug needles…
Elderly Kamloops woman scammed out of nearly $4,000 by fraudster
KAMLOOPS – The Mounties are investigating after a fraud artist managed to convince a Kamloops…
New Kamloops airport director hopes to continue the great work done by her predecessor
KAMLOOPS – After 14 years at the helm, Fred Legace is leaving his post at…
Kamloops family opens charitable foundation to give back to community
KAMLOOPS – From groceries to giving back, the people behind a new charitable foundation in…
Kamloops to ask other municipalities for help and advice in dealing with needles epidemic
KAMLOOPS – Many Kamloops residents would agree the number of used syringes littering the streets…
Dealing with transients, drug addicts a daily struggle for new homeowners
KAMLOOPS – When people complain about transients and drug users in their neighbourhood, they are…
Ministry disputed claims from Kamloops mayoral candidate on ambulances
KAMLOOPS – A candidate in the upcoming Kamloops byelection is already finding himself in a…
Paramedics need ATV to get to injured biker out of Myra Canyon
KELOWNA – Rescuers used an ATV to get to an injured cyclist near Kelowna today.…
Kamloops tourism numbers way up in June
KAMLOOPS – Tourism Kamloops is reporting a record-breaking June for tourism in the city. Tourism…
Your chance to check out the candidates for Kamloops mayor and council
KAMLOOPS – Whether it's housing issues, the Ajax mine proposal, or any other issues you…
ASK Wellness Street Worker retires after a career of helping people fight drug addiction
KAMLOOPS – After 17 years working for ASK Wellness in Kamloops one of the people…
Grass roots indigenous group to build tiny homes along Kinder Morgan route
KAMLOOPS – Members of a First Nations group hope their plan to build homes on…
People in Kamloops on HealthLink B.C. wait list shouldn’t expect call about recent doctor openings
KAMLOOPS – There are 1,200 openings remaining at the NorKam Healthcare Centre, but if you…
Salmon Arm police car rammed by Corvette; RCMP looking for suspects
SALMON ARM – RCMP are trying to track down two men suspected of stealing a…
Former B.C. Health Minister and Kamloops MLA is getting into the marijuana business
KAMLOOPS – Former Kamloops MLA Terry Lake says he has had a growing interest in…
Second annual Overdose Awareness Day set to go at Riverside Park
KAMLOOPS – Reducing stigma and breaking down barriers for people dealing with drug addiction are…
Man fined for campfire near Lake Country claimed he didn’t know about ban
KAMLOOPS – B.C. Conservation Service officers handed out a $1150 ticket this week to a…
Kamloops byelection 2017: Get to know your council candidates
KAMLOOPS – Even though only two council seats are available in the 2017 Kamloops byelection,…