Glynn Brothen
B.C. crews begin work on Washington wildfire
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - B.C. Wildfire firefighters have begun work on a Washington-based wildfire inching its way toward the Canadian border. With five kilometres left before reaching Canada, B.C. crews have been deployed to suppress the Stickpin Fire which is now estimated to be 19,240 hectares in size. Plans so far are for crews to assess the...
UPDATE: Body of missing woman found by search and rescue teams in Juniper Ridge
FOUL PLAY NOT SUSPECTED KAMLOOPS - Search and Rescue members along with the Kamloops RCMP have found the body of a woman who had been missing since Sunday. Lyla 'Jeannie' Brace, 47, was last seen at her home on Sunday evening, Aug. 30. Her vehicle was found abandoned in the Juniper area last night, Aug....
Crash that led to 30-foot drop under investigation
CHASE - The occupants of an SUV are recovering from minor injuries after sliding 30 feet down a steep embankment yesterday, Aug. 31. Sgt. Gary Heebner from the Chase RCMP detachment says the driver of a black Dodge Journey drove off the Adams Forest Service Road near the Adams Lake Provincial Park. The vehicle fell...
Psychiatric evaluation results postponed in Kamloops murder case
KAMLOOPS - A judge’s decision remains in limbo while the court awaits psychiatric evaluation results for a Kamloops man who admitted to killing his ex-girlfriend last year. Last month, Christopher Frank Butler pleaded guilty in Kamloops Supreme Court to the second-degree murder of his ex-girlfriend, Deanne Wheeler, 26. Justice Keith Bracken ordered a psychiatric assessment...
Kamloops CEO cleared of assault charge
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops CEO who faced one charge of assault has been cleared of all charges in Kamloops provincial court today, Aug. 31. Kelly Ann Kelland, born 1962, was charged in Monte Creek in July. Kelland is the CEO of Interior Community Services, a social services agency which provides support to families and individuals in...
Interior Health may review case after senior receiving home care burned to death
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health may conduct a review of a Kamloops senior's file to determine if there should be improvements to senior care after the woman died from injuries relating to a fire in her home. Matilda ‘Tillie’ Olineck, 72, was smoking a cigarette before she caught fire in her chair at the Glenfair senior's...
Website allowing people to rent out their bikes makes inroads in Canada
TORONTO – Years after Bixi and its competitors set up shop in Canada, another bike-sharing system that some describe as the AirBnB of cycling is making inroads in the country.
ELECTION 2015: Find out who Liberal candidate Steve Powrie is
KAMLOOPS - Steve Powrie’s daughter decided he should enter politics before he came to the same conclusion. The Liberal candidate for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo says while he complained about the current government at home one night, his daughter threw his own words back at him and told him to follow the 'practice what you preach' mantra he...
Beyonce 101: Canadian researchers offer university courses studying pop superstar
TORONTO – With the release of every new track, magazine cover and Instagram post, Beyonce's every move sparks endless chatter on social media.
Ashley Madison CEO Noel Biderman ends relationship with company he founded
TORONTO – Ashley Madison has made public relations mistakes but forgiveness may be out of reach for the adultery website as it hopes to salvage relationships with its members following the departure of CEO Noel Biderman.
Appeal denied for man convicted in child porn ring
KAMLOOPS — The B.C. Court of Appeal dismissed a man’s request to overturn his conviction on several child porn charges because of his right to privacy. David Caza was convicted in 2012 after police discovered he was participating in an international exchange of child pornography images online. To avoid detection by police, Caza renewed his...
Rainy weather and thunderstorms for Okanagan
OKANAGAN - In the wake of the extended period of hot, dry weather, the Okanagan is about to receive several days of rain. Environment Canada is calling for clouds and showers beginning today, Aug. 28, and continuing through to Wednesday. Thundershowers are forecast for Saturday. And it will be cool with highs of 19 Celsius and...
What’s in a name? Two days’ worth of debate
'IT'S LIKE A BOY NAMED SUE': JUDGE KAMLOOPS — The ‘what’s in a name’ case is taking longer than expected as lawyers continue to argue in Kamloops Supreme Court if a homeless man committed an illegal act when he gave police doing a street check a different name than his legal birth name and continued...
Get hopped up on this Kamloops Beer Festival
KAMLOOPS — If you can’t wait until Oktoberfest to get drinking, the Kamloops Beer Festival, better known as ‘Brew Loops’, might be the best place to get your fix for craft beer next month. The four-day September festival with several events will take place at three craft brewery locations: The Noble Pig, Red Beard Cafe...
Who’s to blame for wrong name? Man who gave it or police for not checking it
'SURELY BEFORE YOU GOT ACROSS THE THRESHOLD OF THE COURTROOM, THE POLICE COULD HAVE FIGURED OUT THESE THINGS': JUDGE KAMLOOPS — If a person gives a false name to police, is it up to the police, the Crown or the accused to prove who the person really is? It's a case lawyers are calling 'unique'...