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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 breaks 50-year-old record for hottest day
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops broke a high temperature record today. On this day in 1967 the…
Despite his youth Kamloops mayoral candidate believes he has the experience
KAMLOOPS – At 24 years old Mike McKenzie may not be long on life experience,…
Kamloops School District scrambling to fill over 90 vacant positions
KAMLOOPS – With just a week to go before the school bell rings and class…
Wild ride on Coquihalla lands Alberta man in hospital
KAMLOOPS – RCMP are still searching for answers after an Alberta man was involved in…
Elderly woman dies after struck by RV at North Okanagan campsite
KAMLOOPS – A elderly woman was killed in an accident the North Okanagan involving a…
Tire bursts as B.C. Wildfire plane touches down in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Two people on board a B.C. Wildfire Service Bird Dog escaped injury after…
Kamloops mayoral candidate Glenn Hilke feels affordable housing top issue
KAMLOOPS – Glenn Hilke is one of six candidates vying for the mayor's job in…
UPDATE: More Joe Rich residents allowed home; fire still 20 per cent contained
KELOWNA – Residents of more than 100 properties in Joe Rich can return home today,…
City announces opening date for Westsyde Pool
KAMLOOPS – After renovations that were delayed for about six months by issues with building…
Pro-Ajax mayoral candidate feels he is ready for his first job in municipal politics
KAMLOOPS – Construction worker Stu Holland is running to become mayor of Kamloops with the belief…
More needle disposal containers coming to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Thanks to funding from the Interior Health Authority, the City of Kamloops has…
New cigarette recycling boxes in downtown Kamloops are helping keep sidewalks clean
KAMLOOPS – Business owners and patrons of downtown Kamloops have had cleaner sidewalks over the…
UPDATE: Special weather statement ended for parts of the Southern Interior
UPDATE: 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 KAMLOOPS – The special weather statement for the…
Saving Bonaparte: The men who stayed behind to battle the Elephant Hill wildfire
KAMLOOPS – Facing the destruction of their homes on the Bonaparte Reserve near Cache Creek,…
Used needles in parks becoming the new normal for North Shore residents
KAMLOOPS – As homelessness and drug use continue to be a problem in Kamloops, some…
Kamloops transit is getting a boost to service hours
KAMLOOPS – Following Kamloops council's approval of funding for more hours for bus service in…
Environment Minister turns down city council request for visit on Ajax
KAMLOOPS – The interim mayor of Kamloops is not losing hope despite receiving word from…
Daily News demo closes parking and impacts traffic starting Monday
KAMLOOPS – As of Monday, Aug. 21, the exterior demolition of the Daily News building…
UPDATE: Small wildfire near Peachland in mop-up stage
KAMLOOPS – Crews hit a wildfire that started near Peachland hard late this afternoon and…
Some Kamloops doctors want Health Ministry to set the record straight on air quality
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Physicians for a Healthy Environment Society has reached out to the…
Kelowna police looking for hit-and-run suspect
KELOWNA – Police are looking for help to track down a driver who struck a…
More money equaled more votes in both Kamloops ridings in the last provincial election
KAMLOOPS – MLA candidates in the North and South Thompson ridings got what they paid…
Kamloops airport has busy July, but not with passengers
KAMLOOPS – The slow year for travelers going through the Kamloops airport continued in July…
Closure of marijuana dispensary leaves Kamloops woman dealing with pain or addictive prescription drugs
KAMLOOPS – Roberta Winter doesn't know what she will do now after the marijuana dispensary…