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
Kamloops RCMP suspect foul play in missing person case
KAMLOOPS – Police in Kamloops now believe that a missing man last seen at his…
Police in Kamloops searching for missing man
KAMLOOPS – Police in Kamloops are asking for the public's help in locating a missing…
Interior man convicted of violent sexual assault against partner
CONTENT ADVISORY KAMLOOPS – First he beat her, bit her and violently sexually assaulted her,…
1,400 marijuana plants seized from Shuswap home
MALAKWA – A Malakwa man is facing charges after 1,400 marijuana plants were seized from…
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…
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.…
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,…
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…
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…
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…