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Tim Petruk

Tim Petruk

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Tim Petruk has been covering news in Kamloops since 2007 and is Castanet's news director for the region.

A recipient of the Jack Webster Award for community reporting, he joined Castanet in 2021 following more than a dozen years as a newspaper reporter.

When he's not working, Tim enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family.
Latest Articles from Tim Petruk
Five months time served for man who attacked on-duty Kamloops Fire Rescue captain

Five months time served for man who attacked on-duty Kamloops Fire Rescue captain

Mar 18, 2024 / 4:00 am

A Kamloops man has been ordered to spend five months in prison after admitting to assaulting an on-duty Kamloops Fire Rescue captain — an incident that...

Kamloops man gets probation for violent outburst after friend rebuffed advances

Kamloops man gets probation for violent outburst after friend rebuffed advances

Mar 17, 2024 / 4:00 am

A Kamloops man who tried to trash his friend’s house after she refused to have sex with him has been ordered to spend the next 12 months on probation....

Giants too much for Blazers in 9-2 beatdown

Giants too much for Blazers in 9-2 beatdown

Mar 16, 2024 / 9:06 pm

The Kamloops Blazers surrendered five first-period goals Saturday at Sandman Centre en route to a a 9-2 loss to the Vancouver Giants. Emmitt Finnie and Jordan...

Kamloops-area man convicted by jury after sex assault trial

Kamloops-area man convicted by jury after sex assault trial

Mar 16, 2024 / 1:37 pm

It took a jury a little more than a day to come back with a guilty verdict for a Kamloops-area man who stood trial this week in B.C. Supreme Court on a charge...

Shuswap-area teacher fined for driving while prohibited

Shuswap-area teacher fined for driving while prohibited

Mar 16, 2024 / 4:00 am

A Shuswap-area elementary school teacher has been ordered to pay a $1,700 fine after Mounties caught him driving while his licence was prohibited. Kenthen Herb...

West Coast Amusements is bringing its midway, rides back to Kamloops in early May

West Coast Amusements is bringing its midway, rides back to Kamloops in early May

Mar 15, 2024 / 6:00 pm

West Coast Amusements is planning to bring its midway and rides back to Kamloops for a four-day stint in early May. According to the company, the travelling...

Kamloops Mounties look to reunite sizeable collection of autographed hockey cards with rightful owner

Kamloops Mounties look to reunite sizeable collection of autographed hockey cards with rightful owner

Mar 15, 2024 / 2:33 pm

Kamloops Mounties are hoping tips from the public will help them reunite a collection of autographed hockey cards with their rightful owner. According to...

Kamloops teen ordered to take anger management, put on probation for sucker punch at fast-food restaurant

Kamloops teen ordered to take anger management, put on probation for sucker punch at fast-food restaurant

Mar 15, 2024 / 4:00 am

A Kamloops teen who “freaked out” and sucker punched a romantic rival inside a McDonald’s restaurant has been ordered to take anger-management...

Mounties seize drugs, cash and ammo while executing warrant at Clearwater home

Mounties seize drugs, cash and ammo while executing warrant at Clearwater home

Mar 14, 2024 / 4:20 pm

Police in the North Thompson say they seized drugs, cash and ammunition during a raid Thursday at a home in Clearwater. Mounties said they executed a search...

Motorists told to expect 'short-notice closures' on Trans-Canada between Revelstoke, Alberta

Motorists told to expect 'short-notice closures' on Trans-Canada between Revelstoke, Alberta

Mar 14, 2024 / 9:31 am

Drivers on the Trans-Canada Highway between Revelstoke and the Alberta border are being cautioned to expect "short-notice closures" due to rapidly...

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