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.
No B.C. charges in Mount Polley dam collapse as federal investigations continue
VANCOUVER – There will be no provincial charges into a tailings dam collapse in British…
B.C. asks utilities commission to review $8.8-billion Site C dam megaproject
VANCOUVER – British Columbia's New Democrat government has requested an independent review of the $8.8-billion…
Controlled burns crucial in battling big wildfires, B.C. official says
VANCOUVER – A spokesman for British Columbia's wildfire service says crews accidentally sparked a blaze…
Rockin’ River Country Music Fest organizers hope smoke won’t be an issue, but won’t refund if it is
KAMLOOPS – Despite a special air quality statement in effect for the Merritt area, Rockin'…
Kamloops minor sports feeling the effects of wildfire smoke
KAMLOOPS – Both the Kamloops Minor Baseball Association and the Kamloops Youth Soccer Association have…
Smoky skies cause cancellations at the Kamloops Airport
KAMLOOPS – For the first time since the wildfire crisis in B.C. began, flights out…
Kamloops Broncos looking for bounce back season and opened with a win at Hillside Stadium
KAMLOOPS – After winning just two games in 2016, the Kamloops Broncos feel they can…
New Monte Lake fire under control and holding at 3.9 hectares
KAMLOOPS – The fire that broke out south of Monte Lake Monday afternoon, July 31,…
UPDATE: Firefighters make quick work of new fire near Monte Lake, Highway 97 back open
KAMLOOPS – The quick work of firefighters has a blaze that sparked up near Monte…
Kamloops man who battled wildfire with his boat says thanks for the praise, but it was a team effort
KAMLOOPS – British Columbians across the province have been finding ways to help in the…
Fire near Monte Lake contained, all residents cleared to return home
KAMLOOPS – Residents in the Monte Lake area who were evacuated due to the Martin…
Monte Lake family who lost everything but each other, speaks out for the first time
KAMLOOPS – The family wasn't home when flames tore up Martin Mountain and engulfed their…
Wildfire near Monte Lake holding steady at 150 hectares
KAMLOOPS – The Martin Mountain fire near Monte Lake that forced several residents to evacuate…
Crews working on the old Kamloops Daily News building ready to start tearing things down
KAMLOOPS – After spending the week removing harmful material such as asbestos from inside the…
Kamloops kid brings home the AHL’s Calder Cup
KAMLOOPS – Joe Hicketts has had dreams of playing in the NHL since he was…