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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
Charges laid in 2013 murder of Theresa Neville in Kelowna
KELOWNA – After more than four years, charges have been laid in a Kelowna murder…
Small business owners affected by wildfires can now apply for more funding
Small business owners who suffered financially through B.C.'s worst wildfire season can now apply for…
Kamloops RCMP say they found vehicle that hit cruiser the day after police chase
KAMLOOPS – A vehicle that was allegedly rammed into a police cruiser last week before…
Kamloops RCMP celebrates heroes
KAMLOOPS – On Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017 Kamloops RCMP held their annual Awards and Recognition…
TRENDING NOW: 1980s kid loses it after being surprised with a Nintendo
A nostalgic video from the '80s was recently uploaded to YouTube and people have been…
False alarm bylaw has made a difference for Kamloops RCMP
KAMLOOPS – A decrease in false alarm calls in the city is having a positive…
Kamloops rental vacancy rate slightly rises this year
KAMLOOPS – While North Kamloops rental units have increased in vacancy, the same can't be…
Country music star Dwight Yoakam to perform in Kamloops next year
KAMLOOPS – One of the pioneers of country music is set to perform in Kamloops…
Two shoplifting suspects sought in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Two women are being sought after allegedly stealing from a downtown Kamloops store.…
Get ready for more snow on the Coquihalla
Another dump of snow is expected on the Coquihalla Highway tomorrow, after heavy snow fell…
What we know about the suspect charged in two violent Kamloops break-ins
KAMLOOPS – A suspect in two violent home break-ins in east Kamloops will be appearing…
Kamloops firefighters respond to hundreds of overdose calls this year
KAMLOOPS – There’s more to the job of a firefighter than running into a burning…
City of Kamloops, community agencies to take action on winter homeless shelter issues
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops is taking action after hearing the public's concerns around…
Lululemon Kamloops to open in time for holiday shopping
KAMLOOPS – It's been months since rumours started flying about a Lululemon store coming to…
These Kamloops women want a school that moves learning outside the classroom
KAMLOOPS – Learning physics and math by building forts and throwing sticks may not seem…
Odesza and Cardi B to headline Snowbombing 2018
SUN PEAKS – The lineup for the second annual Snowbombing music festival in Sun Peaks…
What new physicians in Sun Peaks mean for Kamloops’s family doctor shortage
KAMLOOPS – After years of work from officials in Sun Peaks, a family practice is…
BREAKING: Kamloops RCMP searching for suspect vehicle after police cruiser rammed
KAMLOOPS – Police in Kamloops are searching for a suspect vehicle that was last seen…
UPDATE: Kamloops break-in suspect charged with attempted murder
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops man has now been charged with several counts including attempted murder…
Angler caught with ‘severe’ over limit of trout on lake north of Enderby
GARDOM LAKE – A local conservation officer is hoping the story of a man being…
Environmental Assessment Office completes Ajax Mine application review
KAMLOOPS – A decision on the proposed Ajax Mine in Kamloops is slowly getting closer.…
Cache Creek man fined thousands of dollars for buying bear parts
KAMLOOPS – Illegally buying bear parts has become very expensive for a Cache Creek man.…
Kamloops RCMP teams up with provincial gang unit to target crime
KAMLOOPS – A two-day enforcement operation in Kamloops earlier this week has resulted in a…
Salmon Arm Mounties honoured at provincial awards
SALMON ARM – Several Salmon Arm Mounties have been recognized for their work with the…