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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.
Drunken Cherries and other value-added spirits at Okanagan, Kamloops distilleries
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The sour cherries are picked from a farm in East Kelowna.
Dumped dog rescued after six weeks in Clearwater backcountry
“When you picture the wilderness with mountains and wildlife, that’s what the dog was living in."
iN PHOTOS: Christmas costumes make grinches of Kamloops, Okanagan pets
Maybe this is why they destroy our Christmas trees and eat our presents.
iN VIDEO: Documentary on illegal dumping in Okanagan backcountry airing in new year
“It was eye opening to see just how much garbage is out there.”
iN PHOTOS: Unusual Facebook Marketplace finds in Kamloops, Okanagan
With the holiday season in full swing, it might be the perfect place to find unique gifts.
Geomagnetic storm could bring northern lights to Thompson-Okanagan tonight
Viewers will want to bundle up and find a location away from city lights.
iN MAPS: Festive Christmas displays to view in Kamloops
Families can tour around taking in the Christmas glow.
iN MAPS: Brightest Christmas displays to see in Penticton
These festive houses add cheer to the holiday season.
iN MAPS: Where to find the best Christmas displays in Vernon
These festive set ups bring extra cheer to the holiday season.
iN MAPS: The biggest, best Christmas houses lit up in Kelowna
These displays add a festive glow to the holidays.
Pair of Shuswap Christmas trees decorated with simple wishes from seniors
“One lady wanted a cannister of coffee from No Frills because she couldn’t afford coffee anymore. Other big items are chocolates and socks.”
Vernon teacher using tech to track birds in Kal Lake park
"It let’s everyone explore real-time detections and discover the soundscape of the valley in a new way."
Identity of person who discarded injured dog in 100 Mile House dumpster may never be known
But rumours abound in the small Cariboo region town.
iN PHOTOS: 5 rustic winter retreats in Kamloops, Okanagan
These rustic, picturesque retreats are perfect for unwinding and embracing the snowy season.
Positive outlook for owl hit by car in Lumby
The bird had a blown-out eye, bloody beak and bruised chest and it wasn’t clear if it would live.
Why steelhead trout are at the brink of extinction in the Thompson watershed
“Sadly, this is a classic case of a reactive government response, starting a couple of decades ago, as opposed to the needed proactive response to an issue in crisis."
iN VIDEO: Cave explorers look inside abandoned copper mine in Osoyoos
"There is something exciting knowing a mountain is on top of you."
iN PHOTOS: Overpriced Value Village finds in Kamloops, Okanagan
Some thrifty shoppers find treasures while others find items that belong in the trash.
Last supermoon of the year this week in Okanagan, Kamloops
Cold Moon is the most common name for the December full moon.
The less celebrated table grape still packs a punch in the Okanagan
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"As soon as we have sample boxes out people try the and gravitate toward them."
iN PHOTOS: Weird thrift store finds in Kamloops, Okanagan
Sometimes bargain hunters find more than they bargained for.
Dog found in garbage bag at 100 Mile House dump
“It was starved and neglected, its toenails were super long, it was obviously not something that just happened when it was in that bag.”
Owl hit by car in North Okanagan airlifted to Lower Mainland for care
“I saw him get hit by a car that just kept going so I figured I should check it out and realized it was a little owl."
‘I’m getting tired’: Kamloops woman losing sleep in battle against rats
“When they’re under the house they can chew wires and water lines and wreak all sorts of havoc."