Mar 1, 2013 | 5:20Daybreak Kamloops Brendan Ranford- Kamloops Blazers AudioDaybreak Kamloops Brendan Ranford- Kamloops Blazers Mar 1, 2013 | 5:20Why is Kamloops Blazers forward Brendan Ranford about to skate into the record books?
Ranford started with the Kamloops Blazers as just a wide-eyed teenager trying to make it in the WHL.
Now, he's about to play more games than any other Blazer in team history.
Marty Hastings got the story.
He joins host Josh Pagé in studio.
Mar 1, 2013 | 2:37Daybreak Kamloops Popsicle Stick Construction AudioDaybreak Kamloops Popsicle Stick Construction Mar 1, 2013 | 2:37And the winner from Mr. Kallhood's class was Pandora Sims.
Her bridge held 117 pounds before it snapped.
The 10th annual popsicle-stick bridge-building competition takes place tomorrow at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops.
The categories are Elementary School, High School, Open and Professional.
To hear about the secrets of building the strongest bridge... Daybreak dropped in on a family of competitors.
Hannah, along with her brother Kieran and their dad Kevin O'Neil are bridge builders with high hopes!
Mar 1, 2013 | 5:56Daybreak Kamloops Ledge Guys- Ethnic Plan and Kevin Krueger AudioDaybreak Kamloops Ledge Guys- Ethnic Plan and Kevin Krueger Mar 1, 2013 | 5:56Christy Clark has apologized for the Liberal multicultural plan that was leaked Wednesday.
But an apology offered does not always mean apology accepted.
So what is the political fallout since the plan to get the ethnic vote -- which was funded by B-C taxpayers -- was revealed?
We have our ledge guys today to fill us in.
Jonathan Fowlie writes for the Vancouver Sun.
Stephen Smart covers the Legislature for CBC in BC.
Mar 1, 2013 | 5:22Daybreak Kamloops Hugh McLenna interview AudioDaybreak Kamloops Hugh McLenna interview Mar 1, 2013 | 5:22What do you think about when you think Cowboy Heritage?
If nothing comes to mind, you can learn all about it in Kamloops, during Cowboy Heritage Week.
It all starts Sunday.
To kick off the week, the Thompson Valley Orchestra is partnering with Hugh McLennan's country band, Western Spirit.
And McLennan joins host Josh Pagé in studio to tell us why that makes a great combination.
He is a rancher, musician and radio host of The Spirit of the West.
Feb 28, 2013 | 5:19Daybreak Kamloops Tranquille Sewage Mess AudioDaybreak Kamloops Tranquille Sewage Mess Feb 28, 2013 | 5:19Think you got it bad when someone takes all the hot water before you jump in the shower?
Well, there is a complex in Kamloops that is without any running water... period.
And has been for more than a week.
To find out what went wrong and how people are coping, Daybreak's Samantha Garvey went to the homes on Tranquille Road in Brocklehurst.
She joins host Josh Page in studio.
Feb 28, 2013 | 6:35Daybreak Kamloops Armchair Mayor- Bike Lanes AudioDaybreak Kamloops Armchair Mayor- Bike Lanes Feb 28, 2013 | 6:35We drive on them, walk on them,and bike on them.
All week we've talked about the roads in Kamloops -- both the good and the ugly.
One theme we've heard is the city's roads aren't bike friendly.
Armchair Mayor Mel Rothenburger says that might be the case -- but the city isn't spinning its tires on the issue.
This week's episode of Josh and the Armchair Mayor starts in workshop at the Bicycle Cafe in Valleyview.
Feb 27, 2013 | 3:26Daybreak Kamloops Fake Weed in Kamloops AudioDaybreak Kamloops Fake Weed in Kamloops Feb 27, 2013 | 3:26We talked yesterday at this time about Fake Weed... Artificial Pot...
Synthetic marijuana is an over-the-counter product that mimics that effects of THC.
Health Canada's has concerns
There's a risk of heart failure, seizures and psychosis.
We wanted to know if this product is available in Kamloops.
And if so, who is using it?
Daybreak's Samantha Garvey checked-out a couple of so-called "head-shops"..
She's here in the studio this morning.
Feb 27, 2013 | 1:36Daybreak Kamloops Will cameras in Kamloops schools prevent bullying? AudioDaybreak Kamloops Will cameras in Kamloops schools prevent bullying? Feb 27, 2013 | 1:36You might notice things are a little more pink today.
It's pink shirt day to draw attention to the problem of bullying.
With the suicide of Amanda Todd last year and many other incidents in the news, bullying has been n the public eye.
But it hasn't gone away.
Some schools have turned to cameras to help curb physical bullying.
At St. Anne's Academy in Kamloops there are cameras in the hallways.
We talked to grade 10 students from St. Anne's to see if they think cameras are a good idea.
Feb 27, 2013 | 1:36Daybreak Kamloops St. Anne's students on school cameras AudioDaybreak Kamloops St. Anne's students on school cameras Feb 27, 2013 | 1:36You might notice things are a little more pink today.
It's pink shirt day to draw attention to the problem of bullying.
With the suicide of Amanda Todd last year and many other incidents in the news, bullying has been in the public eye.
But it hasn't gone away.
Some schools have turned to cameras to help curb physical bullying.
At St. Anne's Academy in Kamloops there are cameras in the hallways.
We talked to grade 10 students from St. Anne's to see if they think cameras are a good idea