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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.
Former Kamloops councillor is first to officially enter the mayor’s race
KAMLOOPS – At 9 a.m. sharp on Monday, August 15, Ken Christian dropped off his…
Conservation officers near Elephant Hill wildfire rescue bear with head in plastic bucket
KAMLOOPS – Members of the B.C. Conservation Officer Service have been busy this summer assisting…
Kamloops council steps up lobbying efforts against Ajax proposal
KAMLOOPS – A short-handed Kamloops city council voiced a lack of faith in the B.C.…
Kamloops columnist enters mayor’s race on opening day of byelection nominations
KAMLOOPS – As the City of Kamloops begins accepting nomination packages for next month's byelection,…
Wildfire evacuees in Monte Lake can go home
KAMLOOPS – Residents in Monte Lake who have been evacuated or living under the cloud…
Kamloops group wants more study on Ajax mine drinking water impact
KAMLOOPS – A local group fighting the Ajax mine proposal wants more study on the…
Mounties seek help to find Williams Lake man evacuated to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – RCMP are asking for the public's help to find a missing Williams Lake…
A sigh of relief for Kamloops baseball as weekend tournament gets green light
KAMLOOPS – The Western Canada Baseball Championships will be played in Kamloops from Aug. 17…
RCMP destroy smoke grenade found near Kamloops motel
KAMLOOPS – The police have seized and safely destroyed a smoke grenade that was left…
Smoky skies bulletin is back for the B.C. Interior
After rescinding the smoky skies advisory due to a change in the weather on the…
Some self-employed Kamloops residents taking a big hit due to B.C. wildfires
KAMLOOPS – If being a self-employed person or owning a small business isn't hard enough,…
Mounties investigating after Alberta motorcyclist seriously injured in Rutland collision
KELOWNA – Police are investigating a crash involving a Suzuki street bike and a Toyota…
Western Canada Baseball Championships could go up in smoke if Kamloops air quality doesn’t improve quickly
KAMLOOPS – Two years of planning and preparation could all be for naught if the…
Juicy ribs and classic cars should have downtown Kamloops bustling this weekend
KAMLOOPS – If you've been stuck inside and hiding from the smoke that has been…
Ribfest organizers hope to provide a welcome distraction for evacuees, Kamloops residents this weekend
KAMLOOPS – Even though the smoky haze covering Kamloops continues to linger, one of the…
Last chance to sound off on the proposed Ajax mine project
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops and area residents have one final chance to make their opinions known…
Blazers relocate hockey school and training camp due to wildfire evacuees at Sandman Centre
KAMLOOPS – With hundreds of wildfire evacuees still taking refuge in Sandman Centre the club…
Some unexpected side-effects of a region mired in wildfire smoke
KAMLOOPS – In the Thompson-Okanagan, most of the impacts due to wildfire smoke like trouble…
Kamloops seniors struggling more than most in dealing with the smoke that blankets the city
KAMLOOPS – Like many demographics in Kamloops, seniors have seen many of their normal summer…
Kamloops couple hopes massive solar power system inspires others to find alternative energy
KAMLOOPS – After installing the largest sun tracking solar panel in B.C. on their farm…
Bees and the Bare Bones are ready for the big stage at Rockin’ River, with a little help from their friends
KAMLOOPS – Madison Olds, 19, and Abby Wale, 20, were hoping to play under a…
VIDEO: Olynyk of Kamloops is featured by his new NBA team
KAMLOOPS – The Miami Heat have released two videos highlighting Kamloops born player Kelly Olynyk,…
Westwold man wants you to know the dangers of heading into the bush
KAMLOOPS – Gordie Pringle, 59, has been standing on Pinaus Lake Road in nearby Westwold…
A word of warning for evacuees before making major purchases to replace losses from fires
KAMLOOPS – Amidst all the chaos and confusion that comes with being evacuated is the…