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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
419 Squadron coming to Kamloops for 75th anniversary reunion
KAMLOOPS – The 419 Squadron will perform a flypast as part of an anniversary celebration…
Kamloops MP wants digital codes to help clarify food and drug labels
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops member of Parliament Cathy McLeod has introduced her first private members bill…
Warrants issued for two witnesses who fled before testifying
KAMLOOPS – Warrants are expected to be issued this week for the two witnesses who…
Kamloops man with violent, alcohol-infused past denied bail
KAMLOOPS – A man with a violent history, including holding up a pizza delivery driver,…
Snow expected on Southern Interior highways today
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Mother Nature is making sure we don't get too comfortable by dropping up…
Trial to resume for Ashcroft man accused of killing uncle
KAMLOOPS – After a lengthy delay, Crown and defence lawyers will resume making arguments in…
Kamloops prisoner pleads guilty to threatening warden
LANGUAGE WARNING KAMLOOPS – A man a history of violence against correctional officers has been…
Kamloops RCMP reminding grads to stay safe during celebrations
KAMLOOPS – RCMP are reminding graduates — and their parents — to take extra precautions…
Donation from rescued family buys new equipment for Kamloops Search and Rescue
KAMLOOPS – A generous donation from a family who was rescued from an avalanche zone…
Vernon man sentenced in US for operating helicopter drug smuggling ring
VERNON – A Vernon man who was the leader of a helicopter drug smuggling ring…
Man sentenced in Kamloops court to four months in jail for beating former partner
KAMLOOPS – A man with the Upper Nicola Valley First Nation has been sentenced to…
Man with ties to alleged leader of Wolfpack gang denied bail in Kamloops court
KAMLOOPS – A man allegedly involved with the Wolfpack gang has had his application for…
Man behind deadly boat crash on Shuswap Lake appealing conviction
KAMLOOPS – The man sentenced last week to three years behind bars for driving his…
Kamloops welding student snags top spot at Skills Canada competition
KAMLOOPS – A Thompson Rivers University welding student has won gold at the Skills Canada…
Thousands of Jehovah’s Witnesses to come knocking in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The Tournament Capital is opening its doors to Jehovah's Witnesses — lots of…
Kamloops Crime Stoppers looks for owners of stolen property
KAMLOOPS – If you've had some important items stolen, Crime Stoppers is hoping to put…
Girlfriend of alleged Wolfpack member to remain behind bars
KAMLOOPS – The girlfriend of a man alleged to be a member of an organized…
Woman charged in deadly Paul Lake crash in court to test evidence
KAMLOOPS – The woman charged in connection with a deadly crash near Paul Lake nearly…
Kamloops artist owes award-winning trip to France to family and friends
KAMLOOPS – A local artist says his trip to Europe to attend a prestigious French…
Kamloops mother sentenced to six months behind bars for role in dial-a-dope ring
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops Supreme Court Judge says he has no reason to believe the…
Man charged in Kamloops business smash-and-grab released on bail
KAMLOOPS – A man charged with breaking into and stealing from a North Shore business…
Don’t risk your safety for a YouTube video: RCMP
KAMLOOPS – RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says there is a specific protocol officers follow…
Kamloops woman released from jail after “eye opening” experience
KAMLOOPS – A 19-year-old Kamloops woman calls her 10 days behind bars an eye opening…
Former Kamloops Golf & Country Club manager sentenced to house arrest for fraud, theft
KAMLOOPS – A former bookkeeper and manager for the Kamloops Golf & Country Club will…