Jessica Wallace
“They’re like, ‘screw this, I’ll get a six-pack and watch porn on the Internet'”
EXOTIC DANCER SEES STRIP CLUBS AS 'DYING INDUSTRY' KAMLOOPS — A veteran exotic dancer will face a financial hit now that there aren't any strip clubs left in Kamloops, and she's likely not alone. Mandy Powers lives in Kelowna and works for multiple agencies that book her exotic dancing gigs throughout B.C. and Alberta. Before...
RCMP identify trend in online crimes
A chirpy Tweet could actually be harassment. It could also be 'uttering threats' under the Criminal Code of Canada. These are just some of the charges that can stem from improper use online. Kamloops RCMP are reminding people that the police investigate crimes online. Cpl. Cheryl Bush said anonymous sites are commonplace for crimes and people will...
Kamloops stripped of last peeler bar
KAMLOOPS — Partying in Kamloops is about to get a little more PG. After a change in ownership, the last strip show at the Duchess on Tranquille will take place Saturday night. "There won't be anymore strippers," said Christopher Hammer, office manager for the club. After the Rendezvous closed in 2009, Kamloops strip club and...
Man in critical condition after shallow dive at Riverside Park
KAMLOOPS — A 20-year-old man was rushed to Royal Inland Hospital after a dive into shallow water at Riverside Park early Sunday morning. Police received a call around 2:45 a.m. after the man was found floating face down in the Thompson River. Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Cheryl Bush said the man was part of a group...
Park urges community due dilligence following eagle investigation
The B.C. Wildlife Park is urging due dilligence after investigating the illness and death of multiple bald eagles last month. The park's rehabilitation hospital investigated the matter after three sick eagles were brought to the park. Tara Geiger, animal care supervisor at the park, said the birds came in displaying signs of lethargy and non-responsiveness...
Park obtains more colourful friends to roam free on grounds
The number of colourful creatures roaming around the B.C. Wildlife park will soon increase. The park acquired three peahens - female peacocks - from the Calgary Zoo earlier this month and they are expected to join their other colourful counterparts on the property sometime next week. They are currently quarantined until they are cleared to...
Police seeking owners of seized goods
Kamloops RCMP have arrested a man wanted out of the province for multiple property-related offences and believe he is part of the reason break and enters have been on the rise lately in the city. Chadley Darryl Olson, 45, a wanted federal parolee from Saskatchewan, is being linked to property-related offences in Kamloops. While police...
Cops make early arrest at motel and seize stolen goods
KAMLOOPS — The search for a wanted woman led police to arrest three people this morning with stolen property. Kamloops RCMP believed a woman wanted on a warrant was at the Alpine Motel on Hugh Allen Drive when they showed up at 2:50 a.m. today. "Officers knocked on the door in search of a female...
Cop of 19 years moves past the badge
It's a trip no cop enjoys making.
Four months prison for ‘minimal involvement’ in kitten hostage home invasion
Trevor Taylor was handed four months in prison today for his involvement in a 2011 kitten hostage home invasion. Taylor pled guilty in April on one count of uttering threats days into a jury trial. The charges stemmed from an incident on Oct. 10, 2011 where Taylor helped take over the home of a Kamloops...
Court ruling: “It’s a wonderful opportunity to get your life on track”
MAN GRANTED CONDITIONAL SENTENCE TO ATTEND REHABILITATION A 31-year-old man escaped prison today with a plan to get his life back on track. Kamloops provincial court judge Stephen Harrison allowed a conditional sentence permitting Scott Richard Rondestvedt to go to rehabilitation in the Lower Mainland instead of sitting in a jail cell. "It'd be very...
BC Transit’s gift for the class of 2013
B.C. Transit warmly congratulates all high school graduates. As a reward for nearly 17,000 graduates in 20 communities across the province, GradPASS is being gifted to the class of 2013. The special pass offers two days of free, unlimited travel during the month of June. GradPASS was first introduced in Vancouver in 1988 as part...
“You didn’t care how you ate up my native culture”
RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS SHARE THEIR STORIES "I hate you residential school, I hate you. You're a monster." "Go away, leave me alone, you're following me, following me everywhere I go." "You're a cold-hearted monster, cold as the cement floors." "Your stomach growled at me every time I broke the school rules." "You didn't care how...
Locals to share residential school experiences
Locals affected by residential schools are getting the opportunity to share their experiences today and tomorrow in Kamloops for healing and to piece together Canadian history. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission has travelled throughout Canada to hear the affects of residential schools from the people involved. "One of the sad facts about Indian residential schools...
Nine months jail for kitten-hostage home invasion, drug charges
A 24-year-old Kamloops man was sentenced today after pleading guilty to charges of assault and uttering threats for his part in a home invasion and 'kitten hostage' in 2011. Jason Wolfe was one of three accused in the Oct. 10, 2011 incident. Brandon Schell, Trevor Taylor and Wolfe all went to trial in April accused...