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Shannon Ainslie
Shannon Ainslie brings a background of writing and blogging to the team. She is interested in covering human interest stories and engaging with her community of Kamloops.
iN PHOTOS: Close-up captures of creepy crawlies with cute faces in Thompson-Okanagan
Viewed more closely, some insects appear to be smiling.
iN PHOTOS: Amusing wildlife moments captured in the Thompson-Okanagan
Local shutterbugs didn’t disappoint.
Dentures to deodorant: How a Kamloops Sewer Hero deals with what’s flushed
"Some people just don’t understand there are things they can’t flush.”
iN PHOTOS: A peek into the historical hamlet of Hedley
The surrounding mountains and designated heritage buildings help tell the hamlet's story.
iN VIDEO: Skunk Cabbage Boardwalk near Revelstoke worth a stop
A perfect place to pull over on the Trans-Canada on the way to Alberta.
The spirited legacy behind Three Valley Gap, and why it’s worth stopping for
Thousands drive past it on the highway unaware of the treasures it holds.
iN PHOTOS: Weird and wacky fruit and veggies in Okanagan, Kamloops
Harvest season in backyard gardens can be filled with quirky surprises.
iN PHOTOS: Golden Hour transforms landscapes in Thompson-Okanagan
The longest golden hours happen during the summer then gradually grow shorter through the fall.
iN PHOTOS: Quirky metal signs for sale on Facebook Marketplace
Retro metal signs can add a pop of colour and character to indoor and outdoor spaces.
‘Warm memories’: West Kelowna woman picking grape leaves for Iranian dolmeh
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“Canada is home now, but still, you have a feeling in the back of your heart that you have another home you miss, especially when your loved ones are still there."
iN PHOTOS: Four species of grouse in the Thompson-Okanagan
September marks the beginning of open season on the game birds that typically runs through November.
‘Ready for a fight’: Risks mounting for Kamloops corner store owner losing battle against crime
“We work hard for this business. It’s a decision we make every day. Lately, it feels like we’re making the wrong decision.”
iN PHOTOS: The biggest eggplant in Kelowna and other Thompson-Okanagan veggie tales
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The harvest season is full of super-sized surprises.
iN VIDEO: The deadly mating dance of Okanagan praying mantids
"Apparently, they only eat their mate when they’re stressed.”
Shuswap backcountry lake infested with goldfish, part of a concerning problem
"The release of just one fish can lead to an infestation."
iN VIDEO: Sheer elation as golfer celebrates hole-in-one at Revelstoke Golf Course
“It’s one of the rare occasions where we actually condone running on the greens!”
iN PHOTOS: Little free libraries in Kamloops, Okanagan branching out with new items
“Sharing boxes are a way to make the neighbourhood just a little more friendly."
Big vision for Okanagan’s first Indigenous owned 2D animation studio
“There are so many talented Indigenous creatives out there, it’s a matter of shining a light on them."
‘I’m not a hero’: Summerland man gifts camper to help family displaced by wildfire
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“It’s an example of how much stuff we can do without, and how we can help with whatever we have.”
iN PHOTOS: Looking back at smoke-filled skies in Thompson-Okanagan
Photographers have been able to capture moments of bittersweet beauty.
“CHAOS”: How a Shuswap guitar maker navigates trade disruptions with US
"Maybe if the president played a little more guitar, he’d be easier to get along with.”
‘Real conversation’: Young Kelowna women break free of digital media isolation
"I don’t think it’s hard to make friends, it’s hard to find them."
iN PHOTOS: Amusing Trades a Kamloops gardener has taken for her bounty
A box of big, ripe heirloom tomatoes fielded almost 100 offers.
Future of cattle ranch near Kamloops uncertain due to drought
"We want to keep selling beef but I'm not sure we can, there’s only so much pasture out there.”