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 homeless man receives new cart donated by community
KAMLOOPS – The feel good story that gripped Kamloops recently has come to a conclusion…
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…
What you need to know if you find discarded needles
KAMLOOPS – While most people are afraid to even go near discarded IV drug needles…
Sun Peaks Resort considering housing authority to battle Airbnb rentals
KAMLOOPS – As Sun Peaks Resort, just outside of Kamloops, continues to grow, efforts to…
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.'…
Social media mixup benefits homeless man with inspirational message
KAMLOOPS – Not very often does misinformation on social media lead to something good, but…
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…
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…
Before the first big snow, a message from your friendly neighbourhood snow plow driver
KAMLOOPS – As the winter cold nears closer and we all begin to worry about…
Low water strands two boaters on North Thompson
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops Search and Rescue volunteers rescued two men stranded on the North Thompson River…
SURVIVING FENTANYL: Overdose survivor shares his story of despair and recovery
KAMLOOPS – The last thing Dayton Wilson remembers on Sept. 1, 2016, was shopping at…
How the determination of a Kamloops football player puts better days in sight
LANGUAGE ADVISORY KAMLOOPS – I met Evan Mutrie at the Westsyde Secondary football field on…
Search for missing Williams Lake man intensifies next week in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – RCMP are organizing a search for a Williams Lake man who went missing…
How art is helping feed the hungry and put a roof over people’s heads in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – While non-profit organizations will always welcome financial donations, an event in Kamloops entering…
After summer of smoke, some Kamloops physicians calling on province to protect, inform citizens
KAMLOOPS – The thick wildfire smoke that blanketed Kamloops this past summer had a major…