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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
Former Ajax project manager sues KGHM for wrongful dismissal
KAMLOOPS – The former face of the proposed Ajax Mine claims he’s stuck in Canada…
Driver behind crash that killed Kamloops teacher pleads guilty
KAMLOOPS – The driver involved in a crash that killed a prominent Kamloops music teacher…
Kamloops SPCA rounds up kittens for free
KAMLOOPS – If your cat has recently had a litter and you're having trouble finding…
International travellers flock to Kamloops despite wet summer
KAMLOOPS – More tourists and money are coming into Kamloops, with people travelling from as…
Kamloops bait car ransacker avoids jail time
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops man who blames his opioid addiction for his criminal behaviour won't…
Suspect in West Kelowna shooting identified and charged
WEST KELOWNA – The man RCMP believe to be behind a shooting in West Kelowna…
Body recovered from Kamloops Lake after car found abandoned in Savona
SAVONA – The body of a man whose vehicle was abandoned in Savona has been…
Southern Interior leading the pack in housing availability for seniors
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The Thompson-Okanagan is leading the province in retirement units available for seniors, but…
Water quality advisory issued for West Kelowna neighbourhood
WEST KELOWNA – Make sure to boil your water if your are on the Lakeview…
Renters in Kamloops being priced out of market thanks to high price of Vancouver real estate
KAMLOOPS – The hot real estate market in Metro Vancouver may be driving hopeful homebuyers…
Gas prices set to spike in Kamloops by the end of this week
KAMLOOPS – You can expect to see a noticeable price increase at the gas pumps…
Alleged drunk driver facing charges after demolition derby on Kelowna streets
KELOWNA – An alleged drunk driver is said to be responsible for a series of…
Three people in hospital after Coquihalla Highway crash
KAMLOOPS – Three people were injured after crash on the Coquihalla Highway near the Inks…
Pickup truck, trailer and Jeep stolen from Cache Creek
CACHE CREEK – RCMP are hoping the public can help them find the suspects who stole…
Kamloops RCMP searching for owner of abandoned vehicle in Savona
KAMLOOPS – Despite two days of searching, there's no sign of a Lower Mainland man…
Kamloopa Pow Wow celebrated on social media
KAMLOOPS – The 37th annual Kamloopa Pow Wow has come to an end and people…
Kamloops Thompson School District superintendent says goodbye to nearly 40-year career
KAMLOOPS – The man who has spent decades teaching and mentoring students in the Kamloops…
Crash south of Barriere closes Yellowhead Highway
BARRIERE – A collision south of Barriere has closed the Yellowhead Highway this afternoon. The…
Local business produces map to help Kamloops catch ’em all
KAMLOOPS – If you find yourself wondering where you can find some of the rarest…
New Sun Peaks health centre granted $100,000 from government
KAMLOOPS – The new community health centre in Sun Peaks is getting a $100,000 boost…
Kamloops community leader appointed to Interior Health board of directors
KAMLOOPS – A well-known community leader in Kamloops has been appointed to Interior Health's board…
Kelowna man found guilty of driving stolen truck drunk on Coquihalla
KAMLOOPS – A young Kelowna man, who admits to being a heavy drinker, may be…
Former TRU director allowed in community while serving child pornography sentence
KAMLOOPS – The former director of graduate studies at Thompson Rivers University will have to…
Kamloops Crime Stoppers looking for shoplifter who bit officer
KAMLOOPS – Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to find a violent shoplifter who…