Sun Peaks Mayor Al Raine joins the Kamloops Last Week (at the 18:24 mark) crew in Episode 46 to talk about the potential of hosting events at the 2030 Olympic Winter Games.

Co-host Michael Potestio talks (6:52) about his experience on Thursday in Mount Paul Industrial Park, where one person died following an ammonia leak at an ice manufacturing facility.

Potestio also delves into (1:36) Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Frank Caputo’s introduction of a private member’s bill in the House of Commons, an attempt to combat crime in the city by getting tough on prolific offenders.

Co-host Marty Hastings talks (10:14) of the Kamloops Blazers’ post-season run and the expected announcement of their successful bid to host the 2023 Memorial Cup.

A tribute to outgoing Zamboni man Jake Caughill (12:16) also features in the episode, along with an appearance from hype woman Tara Holmes.

Co-title sponsor Gord’s Appliance and Mattress Centre produces a mascot (28:11), who draws the ire of co-title sponsor Herman Hothi of Nu Leaf Produce Market.

McDonald’s is offering deals (17:40) during its grand reopening of the Valleyview location, which gets underway on Friday and wraps up on Sunday. Kamloops Last Week is homing in on 200 subscribers.

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