VancouverNewsPolice seek video evidence in investigation of Kamloops homicideBy Ian HollidayPublished: May 03, 2025 at 1:26PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Access KamloopsBCNow using your Facebook account Privacy Policy Police are seeking footage from Kamloops residents as they continue to investigate the homicide of Dylan Godfrey Godfrey’s body was found by police in the Paul Lake area near Kamloops on April 25 investigators have been gathering evidence and canvassing the community “The Southeast District Major Crime Unit is asking anyone who was in the area of the North Shore of Kamloops that has video 2025 at 10 am to please contact the Southeast District Major Crime Unit or attend the Kamloops RCMP Detachment,” reads a press release The Southeast District Major Crime Unit can be reached at 1-877-987-8477 “As our investigators close in on a definitive understanding of how Mr Godfrey was murdered and the events that transpired after we strongly urge anyone with information or knowledge to contact our information line,” said Staff Sgt ▲ Back to Top ▲ Hundreds of hockey players have arrived in the Tournament Capital to compete in Canada’s premier Indigenous hockey event Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc and the City of Kamloops are hosting the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships this year which officially kicked off Sunday evening with an opening ceremony The championships will see six male and six female under-18 hockey teams from across the country compete from Monday to Saturday “You can expect fast-paced hockey,” said NAHC board chair and Kamloops Sports Council Executive Director Duncan Olthuis “Some of these kids are going into the WHL and it's very high quality hockey — and it's free.” Olthuis said a number of events will be held over the week to showcase the community’s culture For Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc local and four-time NAHC Team BC player Jaylah Bottle it’s the community that she’s looking forward to the most the teams — really great,” she said “It's just a great tournament energy wise the people running the tournament are super great So I feel like that just gets people excited.” Bottle said Team BC has claimed bronze for four straight years but she likes their chances going into this year's tournament “Definitely hoping for gold this year — I think we're more than capable of it Round-robin games will be played at the McArthur Island Sports and Event Centre from Monday to Friday and medal round action will take place at Sandman Centre on Saturday Speaking at Sunday’s opening ceremony Tk’emlúps Tkwenem7íple7 (Coun.) Boyd Gottfriedson called it a privilege and an honour to host this year’s championships “This championship is more about than just competition affirm our cultures and build lasting relationships through the sport of hockey City of Kamloops deputy mayor Stephen Karpuk told the crowd the city was proud to host the event which he called “a celebration of Indigenous excellence after Prince George in 2004 and the Cowichan Valley in 2017 © 2025 BVM Sports. Best Version Media, LLC. After being drafted in the eighth round of the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft he capitalized on an opportunity when injuries sidelined veteran goaltender Dylan Ernst His dedication and performance have not only boosted his confidence but have also drawn the attention of NHL scouts as a prospect for the 2026 draft Edmonstone will aim to solidify his role as the Blazers' starting goaltender Continued performance improvements may enhance his visibility among NHL scouts ahead of the draft Logan Edmonstone's successful rookie season showcases his potential as a key player for the Blazers and a promising NHL prospect underlined by both solid on-ice performance and academic achievements The summary of the linked article was generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence technology from OpenAI We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it OK Privacy policy The Kamloops bike valet is gearing up for another season setting up shop in a new downtown location this year City of Kamloops climate and sustainability manager said the bike valet will be set up at Sandman Centre’s West Plaza this year The city is again partnering with Tourism Kamloops to offer a one-stop shop for bike valet and tourism services using the colourful Loops Explorer Station Cheetham said the city considered Riverside Park as a spot for the bike valet last year but it wasn’t feasible given a major roadworks project on Lansdowne Street The park-adjacent location was chosen this season because upcoming work for the future Kamloops Centre for the Arts meant the bike valet couldn’t remain in its former place “It created the conditions for us to change,” Cheetham said “We found a really willing partner to do that with — so Tourism Kamloops has some things up their sleeve for the park as well beyond just this location and bike valet service.” Cheetham said the Kelson Hall location was very popular for people attending the Kamloops Farmers’ Market on Saturdays so the city will also run a satellite bike valet parklet in the Stuart Wood park grounds “We had the biggest attendance on Saturdays at the Kelson Hall location And that was clearly driven by the farmers’ market,” he said “We're only 400 meters or so from from that location to the Sandman Centre location but we thought it was important anyway — and it provided another way of marketing the program.” The Saturday satellite location will be open from 8:30 a.m Cheetham said the season’s pass program for bike valet users will be back again this year adding people can reuse their passes from last year if they still have them Kamloops council approved spending up to $93,400 from the city’s climate action fund reserve to deliver the bike valet service from May to early September Cheetham said the additional services such as the satellite valet location were made possible through efficiencies found by working collaboratively with Tourism Kamloops Grant funding is also being sought through the B.C Tournament Capital residents of all ages are invited to an event next weekend at which attendees will be able to meet first responders check out their gear and learn important safety tips Emergency Services Day will run on Saturday "Emergency Services Day offers residents a free family-friendly event that interacts with various emergency services teams and organizations operating within our community,” the city said in a statement "This is an event where attendees can interact with emergency equipment gain valuable insights into emergency preparedness Attendees are encouraged to bring a reusable bag to take home colouring books For more information, click here Two of Canada’s most iconic country music stars will be stopping in Kelowna and Kamloops as they reunite for an encore run of their successful co-headlining acoustic tour the duo will once again share the stage for an intimate stripped-down concert experience that spans generations of country hits “Being on tour with Terri Clark has been a highlight of my career; it’s hard to recall the last time I had so much fun,” Brandt said in a media release “When you find a chemistry that is so natural and powerful The fans have spoken—the demand is there—so here we come I can’t wait to bring Homecoming Tour 2.0 to stages across Canada.” Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account Police in the Kamloops area are reaching out to anyone with information about a man who was murdered in late April Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentThe B.C RCMP southeast district major crime unit said Dylan Godfrey was found dead in the area of Paul Lake northeast of Kamloops on April 25 Homicide investigators have been gathering evidence and canvassing the community in the days since Godfrey’s death They are asking anyone who was in the north shore of Kamloops who has video or dashcam footage from 5 a.m on April 22 to contact the major crime unit or go to the Kamloops RCMP detachment Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. “As our investigators close in on a definitive understanding of how Mr we strongly urge anyone with information or knowledge to contact our information line,” said Staff Sgt the officer in charge of the major crime unit A scary incident early Sunday ended without injury after a man with a knife barricaded himself on board a transit bus on Annacis Island in Delta Delta police were contacted about the suspect and crisis negotiators and an integrated emergency response team were called in The man was arrested without further incident just after 11 a.m and there is no risk to the public at this time,” said Staff Sgt jruttle@postmedia.com transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account The Kamloops RCMP are asking for the public’s help tracking down a suspect who was allegedly starting fires in garbage canes in the downtown area Police say they received reports of multiple garbage can fires around 12:45 am on Monday The fires were reported on the 300-block of Seymour Street and the 500-block of Victoria Street A news release says officers searched for the suspect while Kamloops Fire and Rescue dealt with the fires A suspect has not been identified and the police say a person of interest was observed in the area The person is described as a white man with long hair with red highlights who was wearing dark clothing and holding a pair of ski boots “Officers would like to speak with the person and are hoping they will come forward or be identified by a member of the public,” said Cpl Anyone with information about the fires is asked to call the RCMP detachment at (250) 828-3000 and refer to file 2025-13395 Windy weather conditions are in the forecast for Kamloops during the start of the coming week and a mix of sunshine and overcast can be expected all week long eastern winds around 20 km/h are expected early in the afternoon Monday Conditions will be sunny throughout the day with a high of 22 C and a low of 6 C overnight "With a ridge of high pressure building over southern B.C we're expecting sunny conditions and a slight rising temperature trend," said Environment Canada meteorologist Nan Lu Tuesday night will see cloudy periods and a low of 13 C "There won't be any strong systems moving through but we will be getting some weak upper level disturbance that could bring a slight chance of showers," Lu said "There will be a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorm for Wednesday and Thursday." A mix of sun and cloud is expected on Wednesday but is expected to clear by the evening Temperatures will peak at a high of 23 C and will hit a low of 10 C Thursday will see sunny conditions and a daytime high of 21 C A low of 7 C and cloudy periods are expected at night Friday will see a mix of sun and cloud throughout the day A high of 22 C is anticipated during the day and a low of 10 C Friday night the weekend will see a mix of sun and cloud and highs around 22 C A new municipal report says the number of people experiencing homelessness in Kamloops has increased by more than 200 per cent in the past decade — although numbers appear to have remained relatively stable since 2023 Kamloops city council will be reviewing statistics from last year’s Point-In-Time Count which took place over a 24-hour period in October 313 individuals were counted and 236 surveys were completed the survey asked questions about where people have found shelter how long they have experienced homelessness “The information collected will help guide decision makers and service providers in advocating for and developing programs and services that support our community’s most vulnerable,” said a City of Kamloops staff report prepared for Tuesday’s council meeting there has been a 229 per cent increase in homelessness in Kamloops However, the total number of people identified as experiencing homelessness during the Point-In-Time Count last fall appears to have stayed stable since 2023. During that year’s count, 312 people were identified as experiencing homelessness. there has been 26 per cent increase in seniors’ homelessness and a 41 per cent increase in female homelessness Among this year’s survey respondents and one per cent identified as another gender identity The most common age group was between 35 and 44 years old The report said 68 per cent of survey respondents have either always lived in Kamloops or have lived in the city for five years or longer 22 per cent indicated their primary reason for originally coming to the city was because they had family here and 33 per cent said they remained in Kamloops because of proximity to loved ones Fifty-five per cent of the respondents identified as Indigenous The survey found the main barriers to housing include high rental prices (80 per cent) followed by low income (78 per cent) and addiction issues (48 per cent) The City of Kamloops is looking for feedback on its plan for prioritizing upcoming active transportation projects Residents are invited to the Kia Lounge at Sandman Centre on Tuesday Attendees can give feedback on updates to the active transportation portion of the municipal Transportation Master Plan this active transportation update will guide the City of Kamloops as it undertakes priority projects with a goal to promote walking and cycling throughout the Tournament Capital “The purpose of this engagement session is for residents to provide feedback on the active transportation portion of the Transportation Master Plan and learn about upcoming projects and other long-term projects planned for the community,” the city said Attendees will be asked for feedback on connectivity Maps will be set up highlighting the proposed project corridors and members of the city’s transportation team will be available for questions In February, city council got a look at some of the proposals put forward in the draft plan. Council members heard there are a few priority projects eyed in the next 10 years, including new infrastructure connecting the future performing arts centre and arena multiplex to the existing active transportation network Public engagement for the active transportation plan update started in 2023 and input from a 25-person engagement group People who plan to cycle to the engagement event can park their bikes safely with attendants at the Kamloops Bike Valet coat-check style bike parking service that will be located on the Sandman Centre Plaza For those who can’t attend the in-person session an opportunity to provide online feedback will be open from May 12 to May 26 More information about the event and the Active Transportation Plan can be found on the City of Kamloops’ Let’s Talk page Sign In Subscribe Now Items used in the illegal manufacturing of firearms were on display as police provided further details around the recent execution of a warrant in Chase.  and equipment for illegally manufacturing firearms were seized during the investigation led by the Kamloops RCMP Detachment’s Targeted Enforcement Unit (TEU),” said RCMP Supt Jeff Pelley during a May 1 press conference Pelley was standing behind two tables of items seized during an April 22 search warrant execution in Chase drill presses, metal lathes and 3-D printing technology.  “It’s important to note that our investigators are still processing exhibits and this is a sample of what was seized during this one particular investigation," noted Pelley.  Police said that the guns being manufactured and trafficked were untraceable firearms and some using lower receivers from pellet guns.  Pelley commended the TEU which has for working continuously to reinforce the detachment’s zero‑tolerance stance on firearms‑related offences “The continued pressure our TEU has put on those involved in the drug trafficking conflict is a testament to the 24-7 work of our officers to remove and disrupt illegal activities from spilling into the public realm where it puts bystanders and innocent people at higher risk,” said Pelley referencing a drug conflict involving public violence which began last year. Pelley noted the firearms manufacturing/trafficking investigation had a direct connection to Kamloops “We have seen in our community the acquirement of firearms being used in public offences," said Pelley "Firearms entering communities is a concern including those involved in drug trafficking remains a detachment priority and we look forward to more results in the future." 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To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines The final of three dogs found to have taken part in an attack that killed a family pet in a North Kamloops backyard has been ordered by a judge to be killed Kamloops provincial court Judge Roy Dickey ruled on Monday that Ferb the lone survivor of three dogs implicated in a bloody attack on Richmond Avenue Heidi, a beloved 12-year-old collie, was killed in her own backyard on Sept Snoop and Ferb — escaped from a nearby home and jumped the fence Heidi’s injuries were described in court as catastrophic The veterinarian who performed her necropsy was unable to pinpoint a cause of death due to the extent of the wounds which included a “significant chunk” missing from her side a degloving injury to her neck and “many puncture wounds.” The City of Kamloops seized the dogs, labelled them dangerous and filed an application in court to have them killed. Testing following the seizure showed the three dogs had meth and cocaine in their systems Snoop was put down for medical reasons while in the city’s care in December, and Bella was ordered euthanized in January after a so-called “dog whisperer” backed out of his commitment to take the three dogs in Before making his decision, Kamloops provincial court Judge Roy Dickey heard competing characterizations of Ferb’s disposition — city officials described him as dangerous while his owner called him “a little baby.” But he said the question he had to decide was straightforward “The issue for the court is simply one of whether Ferb fits the definition of a dangerous dog and specifically has Ferb killed or seriously injured a domestic animal?” the judge said that Ferb participated in the killing of Heidi.” Dickey pointed to the evidence of the three dogs escaping their home witness accounts of the dogs circling Heidi after she was killed another witness account of the dogs attacking a pedestrian on Richmond Avenue following the attack on Heidi the veterinarian’s description of the dogs smelling like blood and the evidence of an expert that “pack mentality” was likely at play Ferb will be euthanized by a qualified veterinarian within the next 30 days Andrews on the Square was damaged in a fire the City of Kamloops' museum supervisor says plenty of people are hard at work bringing historic church back to its former glory Museum supervisor Julia Cyr said the city has an “ambitious goal” to have its oldest public building reopened by the end of the year — hopefully in time for Christmas all the floors had to be ripped out — just sad and hard to see,” Cyr said “But there is a real strong movement in this community.” Cyr said the city aims to start construction this summer with DW Builders already selected for the job “We'll start to see activity again — walls coming back and floors and washrooms and the kitchen and everything that we came to know of the building,” she said “But this will also be imbued with the heritage and the heritage features and the heritage charm which is primary of concern with restoration.” Kamloops Fire Rescue said the blaze started on the outside of the historic building in an alleyway and climbed up the exterior before entering the attic The fire was investigated as being suspicious said crews dispatched to the fire were able to quickly stop the fire from spreading although a gas meter ignited by the blaze presented a challenge Cail said every building and every home is important to firefighters the crew was aware of the historic value of the building and the “sheer volume” of community members’ belongings “When you go to one building like that with that significance to the city I think there's a heightened awareness of the firefighters that are on scene of that fire and they really want to try and manage all of the important artifacts that are inside,” Cail said He said crews did an “outstanding job” managing to save a lot of historic items noting the building’s sprinkler system also helped to stave off the flames stained glass and period lighting were salvaged Cyr said archival photographs and news articles are being used to help design and refurbish St noting there’s plenty to consider when replacing the pieces of a historic building Photographs of the exterior and interior of the building are examined photo captions include clues about the building features She said there’s also been many conversations with people in the community who knew the building “from the inside out.” the Kamloops Heritage Engagement Group and several municipal departments are all working together on restoration efforts Cyr said the city is also taking the opportunity to update the building including tech upgrades like high-speed internet which will allow people to virtually attend events like celebrations of life held in the church fresh perspective and fresh breath that captures its historical charm and beauty and functions for us in today's standards,” she said Cyr said Kamloops residents will have access to the archival information that is being used to refurbish St Andrews on the Square through a brochure with a QR code in the museum People will be digitally linked to articles photographs and all the research the city has been done to inform the restoration plan “I just want the community to feel reassured that we're committed to this building and we're going to see it through all the way,” she said Cyr said everyone involved in the project wants to see the building alive with community programming and events “People love to have their weddings there They wanted to experience in the walls all the joys and the pains that come with just our lives,” she said “That building has stood for so long and has seen so much and experienced so much and it will continue to experience and be part of our families We will have that back as soon as we can.” The 27th edition of CFBX's annual Record Fair will be back next month to raise funds for the volunteer-led campus radio station The station located at Thompson Rivers University is holding its annual event at St Andrew’s Prebysterian Church on 6th Avenue on June 7 from 10 a.m It’s a major fundraiser for the volunteer-run station that broadcasts non-commercial music ranging from classical and jazz to metal and hip-hop and news and information not generally heard on commercial radio stereo equipment and musical paraphernalia at the event CFBX said admission is $2 and the event will include giveaways Vendor tables are $25 each. More information for potential vendors can be found by contacting the station at [email protected] CFBX is accepting donations of used music and stereo equipment to sell at its own table Donations can be dropped off at the radio station at House 8 on TRU’s campus or can be picked up by a volunteer by calling 250-377-3988 For more information, call 250-377-3988 or email [email protected] None of the four Tiny House Warriors who “took things too far” during a 2021 assault on a Trans Mountain work camp in the North Thompson will go to prison Prosecutors wanted Nicole Manuel, Isha Jules, Tricia Charlie and Sami Nasir jailed for their actions on Sept when they hurled rocks and insults at Trans Mountain security and work crews while blocking access to a camp in Blue River Each of the four were convicted last year following a trial The assault lasted for more than three hours before police arrived — described by the Crown as “constant profanity and yelling incursions onto the property and a breach of the injunction multiple people at different entry points to the camp damage to the property on the roadway and damage to the property inside the camp." Court heard the mess cost more than $79,000 to repair — including about $65,000 in damage to a solar energy system Manuel and Jules were described in court as the aggressors Prosecutors sought jail for all four — about a year for Manuel and Jules 9.5 months for Nasir and about six months for Charlie Manuel also avoided jail in 2022 following a conviction on charges stemming from an anti-pipeline protest in which Tiny House Warriors stormed a high-level private meeting and spilled red paint Kamloops provincial court Judge Lorianna Bennett sentenced Manuel while Charlie received a sentence of probation She suggested they improve their messaging “If any of the four accused were actually hoping to raise awareness or get across an important message that day to anyone they believe needs to hear it "All of you need to work on your delivery." Bennett said she does not believe any of the Tiny House Warriors are bad you all mean well and you are all good people,” she said “It is evident to me that you care for each other and for your people and that you have a real and passionate cause The Crown sought 187 days in jail for Charlie while defence sought a conditional discharge She was sentenced to 36 months of probation during which time she will be required to complete 50 hours of community service Prosecutors sought a 284-day jail sentence for Nasir while defence sought a conditional discharge She was sentenced to one year of house arrest and a further year of probation She will be required to complete 100 hours of community service the Crown sought a 360-day jail sentence while defence sought a discharge or house arrest He was sentenced to 15 months of house arrest to be followed by two years of probation He will be required to complete 100 hours of community service Manuel was facing the longest potential jail sentence while her defence lawyer sought a year of house arrest She was sentenced to 16 months of house arrest to be followed by two years of probation She will also be required to complete 100 hours of community service A Thompson Rivers University professor was “very distraught” in the months before he was killed and worried that he might never get back a large sum of money he conspired with his lawyer to hide from his ex — so agitated that his banker worried about his mental health Week 3 of Kamloops lawyer Butch Bagabuyo’s first-degree murder trial came to a close Friday in B.C According to prosecutors Bagabuyo and Abdullah conspired in 2016 to hide $774,000 from Abdullah’s ex-wife during their separation was trying to collect that money in the months leading up to his death on March 11 The Crown has alleged that Bagabuyo killed Abdullah after burning through the hidden cash, stabbing him to death inside his Victoria Street law office and then enlisting the help of an unknowing elderly friend to rent a cargo van and dispose of the evidence Abdullah was reported missing after failing to show up for work on March 14, 2022. His body was discovered three days later inside a large storage tote in the back of a cargo van parked outside the home of Bagabuyo's friend Prosecutors have said Bagabuyo spent Abdullah’s money on his personal living expenses and had very little other income A forensic accountant is expected to testify later in the trial The only witness called on Friday was Murray Redman who was Abdullah’s financial advisor at the CIBC branch on Notre Dame Drive Redman said the cash Abdullah squirrelled away with Bagabuyo made up a "very significant" portion of his retirement savings He said Abdullah told him about the scheme in 2019 “He had an estate issue where his ex-wife passed away and there were other people within the estate on his ex-wife’s side of the family that were after the money,” he said "He wanted to shield it from them.” Redman said Abdullah became increasingly frustrated with Bagabuyo’s repeated excuses for not returning the money “He was hoping to have the money back in December 2021 The money that was coming in was going to be part of the retirement plan that I was putting together for Mohd,” he said “He was very distraught and getting very concerned about the release of the funds.” Other witnesses have said Abdullah worried that he and Bagabuyo could go to jail for hiding the money defence lawyer Mark Swartz pushed Redman further on Abdullah's state at the time “He was getting quite anxious about the money getting released to him,” Redman said it was such a situation that you actually feared at the time for his mental health?” Swartz asked The Kamloops portion of Bagabuyo’s trial concluded on Friday The remainder will be heard at the Vancouver Law Courts Court is not expected to sit again until Friday to give lawyers time to deal with an issue regarding Bagabuyo’s bail Details about the situation cannot be reported because they are covered by a court-ordered publication ban Castanet's daily coverage of the Bagabuyo trial will continue in Vancouver when the trial resumes The trial is scheduled to run until June 20 The Thompson-Nicola Film Commission says it's still rebounding from two Hollywood strikes several years ago but is proud to have hosted film shoots for HBO's acclaimed series The Last of Us last year TNFC officials are still bound by non-disclosure agreements that prevent them from revealing details about the shoot but the agency said in a statement that it was proud to have hosted the second season of the celebrated series Season 2 of The Last of Us premiered last month and Kamloops-area scenery played heavily in the first two episodes The TNFC said it couldn’t provide any details of the show's time in the region The large film shoot was visible in the Tranquille area last year and some locals have since said they were hired on as extras for the first several episodes of the show's latest season TNFC film commissioner Terri Hadwin told Castanet the region saw about $9.5 million in direct spending from film shoots. While late last year she estimated that number would be much higher a production had caused that number to dip but they were actually only in the area doing the actual filming for a shorter period than we had anticipated,” Hadwin said Two Hollywood strikes caused film spending to drop significantly in 2023 to $6 million Hadwin said the region was still recovering from the strikes but was on the right trajectory to rebound She said several smaller documentaries and car commercials would be filming this summer and she was optimistic the TNFC will net some larger productions as well “We’ve been taking productions out to look at the locations we've done that quite a few times already this year,” she said “Just a matter of nailing them down — catching that big fish.” She said a large-scale production shot for a month in the region in February two weeks in Sun Peaks and another two weeks in Kamloops The project is expected to be released next November Hadwin said the TNFC has been working to make filming easier in the region including by offering training opportunities for crews and purchasing new electronic generators “We’re offering those to film productions so that they don’t have to transport them all the way from the Lower Mainland and they can use them in our area,” she said “I think that we’re just growing all the time.” She said American tariffs aren’t expected to impact the local film industry “We’re a service based industry so there’s not really much that’s exported as far as a good,” Hadwin said “It doesn’t mean things can change on a dime She also said the current low value of the Canadian dollar is helping to attract shoots to the region It’s the first time Rush tribute act New World Men will be touring in B.C. and they say Kamloops audiences will witness a “roller-coaster of high-octane.” New World Men: The Sound of Rush will come to Kamloops May 25 at the Sagebrush Theatre at 7 p.m The show says audiences can expect "epic guitar solos and intimate acoustic moments when the band takes you back to the early days of Rush.” The Canadian trio includes Matt Grou on drums and vocals Marc Girard on bass and keyboard duties and François Larouche on guitar “We want our show to be something you experience almost as a story not just a delivery of one song after the next That’s what we strive to achieve,” Grou said in a news release “We don’t intend to look like the originals but we certainly do our best to sound like them.” the tour will then make stops at Penticton’s Cleland Theatre on May 26 and Kelowna’s Mary Irwin Theatre on May 28 Tickets and more information on New World Men’s tour is available online A week after a man was found slain on the outskirts of Kamloops, police are asking anyone who might have video footage to come forward Mounties are continuing their investigation into the homicide of Dylan Thomas Godfrey who was found dead in the Scheidam Flats area on April 25 police issued a press release asking anyone who was in the area of the North Shore of Kamloops that has video or dash cam footage from April 16 at 5 a.m RCMP said they have worked diligently to gather evidence and canvass the community for information about the homicide we strongly urge anyone with information or knowledge to contact our information line,” RCMP Staff Sgt Raids by heavily armed Mounties in recent days at homes on 10th Street and Valhalla Drive are related One is the same home that was the scene of a separate murder two years ago, as well as a firebombing last March. The Southeast District Major Crime Unit information line can be reached at 1-877-987-8477 a Thompson Rivers University professor was worried he might go to jail for his part in an “underhanded” scheme to hide nearly $800,000 from his ex-wife during their divorce proceedings Kamloops lawyer Butch Bagabuyo’s first-degree murder trial continued on Thursday in B.C According to prosecutors was trying to collect that money in the months leading up to his March 11 The Crown has alleged Bagabuyo killed Abdullah after burning through the hidden cash, stabbing him to death inside his Victoria Street law office and then enlisting the help of an unknowing elderly friend to rent a cargo van and dispose of the evidence Abdullah was reported missing after failing to show up for work on March 14, 2022. His body was discovered three days later inside a large storage tote in the back of a cargo van parked outside the home of Bagabuyo’s friend Abdullah’s friend Angela Milanese testified for the Crown on Thursday She said she met Abdullah in 2001 and they became close friends over time “He was a miser — he saved every penny in every which way he could,” she said “The way he shopped was wherever he could find something cheaper It sat in his garage and he just asked other people for rides.” Milanese said Abdullah and his ex began their separation process in 2016 she said Abdullah revealed to her that he hid a large sum “He said that he was hiding the money because of his divorce,” she said ‘Please don’t say anything because I will go to jail and so will Butch “I just put my hands up and all I could think was what have you done?’ I knew right there and then that something underhanded was going on," she said Abdullah appeared to be very aware that a line had been crossed “I think he knew they were doing something illegal,” she said “He said they would both go to jail if it was found out what was happening with the money.” Kamloops lawyer Mary Fus took the witness stand on Thursday afternoon offering testimony about the time she spent renting space in Bagabuyo’s law office at 335 Victoria St Fus said she moved out of Bagabuyo's office in May of 2021 after 15 years it was “unusual for him to show up." “He did not — we would see him about once a month basically to pick up my rent cheque,” she said grey hair and of Asian background,” she said describing someone who looks like Abdullah Fus said Bagabuyo once gave her an unusual warning Bagabuyo said to me once that I should be careful and keep the blinds in my office closed,” she said “He said the law firm known as MJB had telescopes and they would use those to look through my windows to read the files on my desk." According to the Crown Bagabuyo spent Abdullah's money on his personal living expenses and had very little other income A forensic accountant is expected to testify to that later in the trial Bagabuyo’s trial will continue on Friday — the final day at the Kamloops Law Courts before the proceedings shift to Vancouver for the next six weeks Raids by heavily armed Mounties in recent days at homes on 10th Street and Valhalla Drive are linked to a man police say was recently killed found dead in the Scheidam Flats area on the outskirts of Kamloops “The 10th Street police presence and the presence on Valhalla Drive is related to the Paul Lake homicide investigation,” Kamloops RCMP Cpl “No further information is available for release to the public at this time.” officers investigating a stolen vehicle on April 25 arrested three men outside Kamloops for possession of stolen property Police said “unfolding circumstances” then lead investigators to locate the body of Dylan Thomas Godfrey He was found dead in the Scheidam Flats area near Paul Lake and Mounties believe he was the victim of foul play police said officers were camped out at another North Shore home waiting for a search warrant connected to the Scheidam Flats investigation the ERT members returned to Kamloops at about 4 p.m. descending on a house in the 1100-block of 10th Street Numerous Mounties in ERT gear with large guns drawn could be seen circling the home with a police dog Mounties also arrived at the home on Valhalla Drive in Brocklehurst at which investigators could be seen wearing white forensics jumpsuits Police confirmed Thursday that all three scenes are connected to the Scheidam Flats investigation Because of where Godfrey's body was found the investigation is being headed up not by the Kamloops RCMP detachment but by the RCMP's Southeast District Major Crime Unit said he could not disclose whether any arrests were made at the house on 10th Street or whether investigators believe Godfrey was killed at the Valhalla Drive home Godfrey’s murder is the first homicide of 2025 in Kamloops Anyone with information about the incident can call police at 1-877-987-8477 A man shot and killed inside a Scotch Creek car wash had “beef” with the person who was holding the gun That’s what a jury heard Thursday on the fourth day of Paul Binder’s second-degree murder trial which is underway at the Kamloops Law Courts Everyone agrees that Binder was holding the semi-automatic nine millimetre handgun that shot and killed John Vance in Scotch Creek on June 25 The shooting was captured on security cameras Vance was found gravely injured sitting in his Dodge pickup truck inside Binder's car wash with a shotgun in his arms Jurors have been told the issue at trial will be whether Binder was acting in self defence Henderson said he awoke and heard Binder come back inside muttering something to himself about people using his car wash without paying Court has heard Binder was the operator of the car wash Henderson said Vance would frequently "use what he wanted" without Binder's permission Henderson said he heard Binder exit the home followed by what he thought was a shot Binder walked back into the house and retrieved a tablet from his room Henderson said Binder and Vance “had beef” that started a few months before the shooting and said he once saw fists fly between the two told court Binder and Vance had been friends for some time but were butting heads in the months leading up to the shooting He said they "didn't see eye to eye" and "didn't get along at all." Chris Henderson described the feud as being one-sided and said Vance would “come after [Binder] whenever he got a chance.” He said Vance was at Binder’s residence the day before the shooting where they seemed to tolerate each other — which he said was unusual A firearms examination expert who testified Thursday said the handgun used in the shooting could not have misfired A new business improvement association for the Valleyview and Dallas neighbourhoods is now operational according to the man who helped get it off the ground North Kamloops Business Improvement Association executive director Jeremy Heighton said the East Kamloops Business Improvement Association is up and running as of Thursday representing 262 businesses in the Valleyview and Dallas neighbourhoods joining the North Shore and Kamloops Central business improvement associations Heighton said the new BIA has hired Clare Warner who previously worked as a manager with Downtown Vancouver He said he was scheduled to meet with her Friday to go over the new functions of the BIA “I think what Clare and the board will probably be doing in the next few weeks is discussing how to go out and do member engagement and build a strategic plan and sort of get the get the foundations built out properly,” Heighton said He said the new BIA will be moving forward on some standard items such as advocacy Heighton also said the clean team is expected to extend their services that way as well The East Kamloops Business Improvement Association will extend from the Valleyview interchange all the way to the Dallas Industrial Park and include all properties listed as class five and six in east Kamloops told city council last year the BIA wants to try to become a common voice for businesses in the growing neighbourhoods of Valleyview and Dallas We have all the systemic issues everybody else does We are a very diverse community,” Ruygrok said He noted the business corridor spans service and commercial properties that are busy 24 hours per day to more industrial space which runs during traditional business hours The new BIA can be reached at 250-371-4767 or [email protected] They had so much fun in 2023 that they’re doing it again two years later Terri Clark and Paul Brandt have announced a co-headlining tour that will take them across Canada once again It’s an encore run of their successful Homecoming Tour in 2023 and will fittingly be called Homecoming Tour 2.0 “Being on tour with Terri Clark has been a highlight of my career; it’s hard to recall the last time I had so much fun,” says Brandt The fans have spoken—the demand is there—so here we come.” “Paul and I had been friends for years but the Homecoming Tour was our first time sharing the stage—and the magic and chemistry were beyond what we imagined,” adds Clark “We thought it might be a one-time thing and to go coast to coast with one of Canada’s finest talents.” the tour will feature the duo sharing the stage for an intimate The 34-date coast-to-cast tour kicks off in Moncton on Oct 17 and will wind its way across the country before finishing up in British Columbia Their first stops in BC will be a pair of shows at the Kelowna Community Theatre on Nov then a single show in Kamloops at Sandman Centre on Nov Fans can look forward to a night of great music and storytelling as the pair perform their most celebrated songs while trading stories and personal reflections about their careers While tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 am on Friday, May 9, preslaes begin as early as Tuesday, May 6. 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