News Items tag as: Michael Potestio

Man dies in custody, prior to trial for Valentine’s Day crime spree in Kamloops
April 16, 2021 - 6:00 PM

A man charged in connection with a Valentine’s Day robbery and kidnapping spree in Kamloops in 2019 has died in custody, while awaiting trial.
Kamloops man pleads guilty to two counts of sexual assault
April 06, 2021 - 10:46 AM

A Kamloops man Mounties were investigating in January following a sexual assault has been handed a two-year jail sentence.
Fine, driving restrictions for Kamloops man behind wheel in fatal collision
April 01, 2021 - 6:00 PM

A Kamloops man who was behind the wheel of the pickup truck that struck and killed Thompson Rivers University employee Lucy Phua more than a year ago has had his driving privileges restricted.
Kamloops man found guilty of first-degree murder, attempted murder
March 18, 2021 - 7:00 PM

A Kamloops man will spend at least 25 years in prison after being found guilty of first-degree murder and attempted murder in connection with a drug-related shooting incident two years ago.
Kamloops residents relieved to be getting the jab
March 16, 2021 - 8:00 PM

The first of two COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Kamloops opened at the McArthur Island Sports Centre this week with 408 appointments booked on the first day.
Kamloops toddler with rare cancer set to return home to family
March 16, 2021 - 6:00 AM

A Kamloops toddler who has battled a rare form of brain cancer for nearly two years will return home to his family this month after an MRI scan showed no signs of a tumour.
Family has questions following man's death in Kamloops prison
March 12, 2021 - 7:00 PM

The family of a Merritt man who died at Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre last November is seeking answers months after his apparent suicide.
Crown prosecutor enters race for Conservative nomination in Kamloops
March 02, 2021 - 3:29 PM

A longtime Kamloops resident and Crown prosecutor will seek the nomination to be the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Conservative candidate in the next federal election.
Kamloops doctor recalls fight to eradicate smallpox in Pakistan
February 27, 2021 - 3:30 PM

Memories of days past helping fight the smallpox epidemic in Pakistan during the 1960s are still fresh in the mind of retired Kamloops pathologist Dr. Max Zahir.
Accused killer sent for psych assessment during preliminary inquiry in Kamloops
February 26, 2021 - 7:00 PM

A Kamloops man facing murder and attempted murder charges stemming from a violent altercation inside a North Shore apartment in March 2020 will undergo a psychiatric assessment.
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South Okanagan cherry growers might find a brightside to early frost damage
This week’s sunny days have been followed by some cooler than normal nights, which has resulted in some blossom damage to South Okanagan cherry trees. However, the damage may turn out to be not such a bad thing after all, as the indus

Wine of the Week: Daydreamer Rosé
Rachel and Marcus Ansems own and operate Daydreamer Wines in beautiful Naramata. Here they operate their vineyard without systemic fungicides, herbicides and pesticides and small batch winemaking, with a sustainable approach. Marcus hails f

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News Items tag as: Michael Potestio

Man dies in custody, prior to trial for Valentine’s Day crime spree in Kamloops

Kamloops man pleads guilty to two counts of sexual assault

Fine, driving restrictions for Kamloops man behind wheel in fatal collision

Kamloops man found guilty of first-degree murder, attempted murder

Kamloops residents relieved to be getting the jab

Kamloops toddler with rare cancer set to return home to family

Family has questions following man's death in Kamloops prison

Crown prosecutor enters race for Conservative nomination in Kamloops

Kamloops doctor recalls fight to eradicate smallpox in Pakistan

Accused killer sent for psych assessment during preliminary inquiry in Kamloops

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