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Ashley Legassic
Ashley was born and raised in B.C., and recently moved to Kamloops from Vancouver. She pursued her diploma in journalism at Langara College and graduated in 2015. She got her start as an overnight writer for the Morning News on Global B.C. After spending a year there, she decided to follow her passion and joined iNFOnews.ca as a reporter covering court, cops and crime in Kamloops. If you have a story you think people should know about, email her at alegassic@infonews.ca.
Ashley Legassic's Stories
The connection between Kamloops and the Grinch
KAMLOOPS – When we think of Christmas classics, How The Grinch Stole Christmas always comes…
The history behind Kamloops area place names
KAMLOOPS – Have you ever wondered how places like Barnhartvale or Cherry Creek got their…
Interior man convicted of violent sexual assault against partner
CONTENT ADVISORY KAMLOOPS – First he beat her, bit her and violently sexually assaulted her,…
How a Kamloops quilter’s designs inspired a Texas museum exhibit
KAMLOOPS – For local quilter Katja Marek, it all started with a love for glass…
1,400 marijuana plants seized from Shuswap home
MALAKWA – A Malakwa man is facing charges after 1,400 marijuana plants were seized from…
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission prepares for 40th annual Thanksgiving dinner
KELOWNA – This year marks the 40th annual Thanksgiving dinner served at Kelowna's Gospel Mission.…
Kamloops RCMP suspect foul play in missing person case
KAMLOOPS – Police in Kamloops now believe that a missing man last seen at his…
More than 100 cats surrendered to Penticton SPCA by one owner
PENTICTON – A massive intake of cats and kittens is putting a strain on resources…
Why changes could be coming to the way cities approve public banners
KAMLOOPS – At the intersection of Fortune Drive, Tranquille Road and 8 Street in Kamloops,…
Police in Kamloops searching for missing man
KAMLOOPS – Police in Kamloops are asking for the public's help in locating a missing…
Pay drug users for expertise, insight to deal with overdose crisis: B.C. report
VANCOUVER – Drug users are often the first responders to an overdose and should be…
Trudeau, cabinet sidestep calls to denounce Trump mocking of Blasey Ford
OTTAWA – Two days before an American-imposed deadline to finalize a new trade deal with…
Notley unhappy no appeal on Trans Mountain, willing to let process play out
EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says she's not happy with Ottawa's decision to let…
Review board moves Calgary mass killer to Edmonton, grants him day passes
CALGARY – A man found not criminally responsible for the stabbing deaths of five young…
Tories defend focus on transfer of offender to healing lodge
OTTAWA – Anyone who has been paying attention to the Conservative opposition knows what issue…
Chinese citizen from Kelowna may not be deported for drug trafficking conviction after all
KELOWNA – A Chinese immigrant who lived in Kelowna when he sold cocaine to an…
Jets sniper Laine lands critical hit on Canucks in ‘Fortnite’ Flap
Patrik Laine is known for having a killer shot both on the ice and in…
Kelowna Rockets to host 2020 Memorial Cup
KELOWNA – It's official — the host city for the 2020 Memorial Cup will be right…
Spooky events in Kamloops to get you in the spirit this October
KAMLOOPS – Halloween may still be a few weeks away, but plenty of spooky events…
Cow on the loose in Kamloops put down by RCMP
KAMLOOPS – Police in Kamloops put down a cow that was on the loose in…
A racist is right wing? Kamloops dad has questions about kid’s homework assignment
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops father is speaking out after his son brought home a politically…
Heavy snow expected on Coquihalla, Okanagan Connector
Another burst of winter is on its way for Southern Interior highways, with special weather…
Vernon RCMP seeking propane tank thieves
ARMSTRONG – Police in the North Okanagan are asking for the public's help after the…
Kamloops man who killed teenager in hit and run sues prison guards, inmates
KAMLOOPS – A man convicted of a hit and run that killed a Kamloops teenager…