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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
RCMP searching for woman who allegedly stabbed man in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Police in Kamloops are looking for a woman who allegedly stabbed a man…
20th annual Wildlights Festival kicks off next week
KAMLOOPS – It's that time of year again. The 20th annual Wildlights Festival at the…
How serious crimes, long hours impact the well-being of RCMP officers
KAMLOOPS – Citizens rely on police to take care of them in emergency situations, but…
City’s approval of more police officers in Kamloops is just one step toward getting them
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops City Council unanimously approved additional funding for more officers in the Kamloops RCMP…
CP Holiday Train set to roll through Interior next week
KAMLOOPS – It's that time of year again — the CP Holiday Train is set to…
Kamloops Mountie facing assault charge
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops RCMP officer is facing a charge of assault causing bodily harm.…
Hundreds of Kamloops seniors need help from Snow Angels this winter
KAMLOOPS – Shovelling snow can be a reluctant chore for most during the winter, but…
Kamloops RCMP searching for man who grabbed teen girl downtown
KAMLOOPS – Police are asking for the public's help to find a man who allegedly…
19-year-old suspect in custody after Kamloops stabbing
KAMLOOPS – A 37-year-old man is recovering after being stabbed on Kamloops's North Shore last…
City of Kamloops wants to know what you think about pot shop regulations
KAMLOOPS – As the intended date for federal marijuana legalization approaches, provinces and cities across…
Kelowna grandfather comes forward as $16.7 million mystery lotto winner
KELOWNA – The winner of a $16 million lotto ticket sold in Kelowna first thought…
Fire at Kamloops assisted living facility under investigation
KAMLOOPS – Police and fire investigators in Kamloops are trying to determine the cause of…
Kamloops RCMP looking for witnesses to semi being driven dangerously
KAMLOOPS – Police are looking for witnesses to a semi-truck driving dangerously on Westsyde Road.…
Multiple downtown Kamloops businesses damaged by early morning vandals
KAMLOOPS – Police in Kamloops are looking for suspects in connection to three downtown businesses…
City of Kamloops on board for more RCMP officers
KAMLOOPS – City councillors acknowledged a hectic past two months for police in Kamloops, with…
Suspect facing charges after attempted armed robbery in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A man is in custody after approaching a woman in downtown Kamloops and…
Suspect charged with driving into Kamloops RCMP cruiser
KAMLOOPS – The suspect who allegedly led police in Kamloops on a chase after running…
Former Salmon Arm optician convicted of sexually assaulting young boy
CONTENT ADVISORY KAMLOOPS – It's been more than 30 years since a young Salmon Arm…
UPDATE: Barriere woman found dead after mobile home fire
BARRIERE – The body of an elderly woman was found after a structure fire at…
Union hopeful new government means better pay for B.C. Sheriffs
The union representing deputy sheriffs in B.C. says the answer to a severe shortage of…
Kamloops airport to offer non-stop flights to Toronto next spring
KAMLOOPS – Travellers in Kamloops may be pleased to know new stops are being added…
As many as 400 people will be caught drinking and driving in the Southern Interior next month, stats show
With so many safe ride home options available in the Southern Interior, there's no reason…
Fire investigators work to determine cause of late-night Kamloops shed fire
KAMLOOPS – Fire investigators are on scene in the Dallas neighbourhood this morning after a…
Off-duty Kamloops Mountie who apprehended break-in suspect thankful to community
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops RCMP officer is thanking his community for their support after he…