Author Archives: Dave Barry
Blazers' bench boss and GM looks back at the season that was, ahead to new chapter
KAMLOOPS - It was a thoughtful Shaun Clouston who met with the media shortly after the Blazers were knocked out of the Memorial Cup. After a pressure-filled season, the Blazers' head coach and general...
Jun 08, 2023
Memorial Moments with Earl Seitz - Ryan Huska
In the final installment of our Memorial Moments series, Earl Seitz sits down to speak with one of the most successful players to ever pull on a Kamloops Blazers jersey, Ryan Huska - one of only four ...
Jun 05, 2023
Rousseau, Remparts claim Memorial Cup title with 5-0 win over Thunderbirds
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - William Rousseau had the tournament's first shutout with 32 saves and the Quebec Remparts defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-0 on Sunday to claim the Memorial Cup title. Tournament M...
Jun 04, 2023
Regina Pats phenom Connor Bedard makes history at CHL Awards
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Connor Bedard made Canadian Hockey League history on Saturday. The presumed No. 1 pick of this year's NHL draft won the CHL Top Prospect, Top Scorer, and David Branch Player of the Ye...
Jun 03, 2023
'Resilient' Thunderbirds aim for first Memorial Cup title against powerhouse Remparts
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Jared Davidson credited his upbringing for the no-quit mentality he possesses. "For me, it goes back to just the way I was raised with my parents," said the Seattle Thunderbirds forwa...
Jun 03, 2023
Thunderbirds top Petes 4-1 to set up date with Remparts in Memorial Cup final
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Kyle Crnkovic scored his tournament-leading fifth goal and added an assist as the Seattle Thunderbirds topped the Peterborough Petes 4-1 on Friday to book their ticket to the Memorial...
Jun 02, 2023
India train crash kills over 280, hurts 900 in deadliest rail accident in decades
NEW DELHI (AP) - Rescuers waded through piles of debris and wreckage to pull out bodies and free people on Saturday after two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 280 people. Hundreds...
Jun 02, 2023
Pharmacies across B.C. prepare to care for minor ailments, prescribe various medications for those in need
KAMLOOPS - As of June 1, pharmacies across British Columbia can diagnose and prescribe medications for 21 minor illnesses like acne and shingles. Kamloops pharmacist Julie Ford says this will help tho...
Jun 02, 2023
Visitors and volunteers agree Kamloops has crushed the 2023 Memorial Cup
KAMLOOPS - It's hard to believe that one week has passed since the opening game of the 2023 Memorial Cup. As the weekend draws near and the Championship game looms Sunday, visitors to our city are imp...
Jun 02, 2023
Lightning possibility over North Thompson and Cariboo areas creates concern for the BC Wildfire Service
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service is keeping a close on the weather as the first weekend of June arrives. There are just five fires burning in the Kamloops Fire Centre and 52 burning across the provi...
Jun 02, 2023
