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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: Freaky figurines lurk in an Enchanted Forest near Revelstoke
“Some of the figurines are incredible but many of them are nightmarish ... It surprised me how freaky some of the figurines are."
Native or invasive: What are these clams in Shuswap Lake?
"While invasive clams are technically edible we do not encourage the public to consume them."
Giant fish delighting customers at Salmon Arm pet store for 30 years
“Pacu has fans all over the place, he’s definitely a local celebrity.”
iN PHOTOS: Wildfire smoke turns sun, moon red in Kamloops, Okanagan
At sunrise and sunset, the red and orange colours are more evident.
‘Our family fridge’: Root cellars common in Thompson-Okanagan until late 70s
"If I look at the old homes around here, some cellars are still standing. There are impressions on the ground from the ones that were scraped away for new development.”
Why green hard hats hang from power lines in BC
"It’s an unofficial BC Hydro practise that has been going on for several years.”
iN VIDEO: Kelowna couple have memorable grizzly bear experience
My husband is fascinated by them, and he’d never seen one before this."
iN PHOTOS: September serenity in Kamloops and the Okanagan
September sees the greatest change in daylight hours of all the months.
Osoyoos homeowner’s unique solution to save Ogopogo from peeing dogs
“I hooked up six motion sensor sprinklers to my irrigation line."
Mostly clear skies in Okanagan, Kamloops for full Corn Moon viewing
This late summer full moon will reach peak illumination this weekend.
iN PHOTOS: A showcase of railcar graffiti rumbling through Kamloops
"We have industrial-looking freight cars going through our city. I feel this art brightens them up.”
iN VIDEO: Big year for wasps in Okanagan, Kamloops
"They’re more aggressive right now at the end of their cycle, trying to get as much food as they can."
Supply of locally grown turkeys limited in Okanagan, Kamloops this year
iNwine
“I'd encourage people to support their local farmers and get their orders in soon."
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops nature lover goes on bee hunt
“There are so many similarities between the different species."
iN VIDEO: Dog overjoyed with free neighbourhood puppy pool in Armstrong
"A mini dog pool for pups to cool off is next-level sweetness."
iN VIDEO: South Okanagan naturalist makes rare insect find
“I’ll be looking around to see if I can find more."
Bee or beetle? Kelowna gardener finds fascinating bug
"I've been gardening for years and I've never seen one of these before."
How unique is Summerland’s Kettle Valley Steam Railway in BC?
iNwheels
There aren't a lot of places in BC to experience the thrill of a steam train.
Quashing rumours floating around off-grid community of Frederick on Kamloops Lake
iNhome
"They’re all cannibals and will eat you if you go there."
iN PHOTOS: Whimsical water lilies bloom in Okanagan, Kamloops
The cup-like flowers open and close in the mornings and evenings to attract pollinators.
iN VIDEO: Kamloops busy beaver has morning munchies
Sound up to hear the crunching.
‘Passion for peppers:’ Business is hot for South Okanagan couple
iNwine
“The medium of spicy food to engage with the public is hysterical. Humour exists between someone’s perceived heat tolerance and the reality of it.”
iN PHOTOS: Five nocturnal noisemakers in Okanagan, Kamloops
These insects play a summertime symphony in the evening.
BC senior fears for future of her mentally ill adult son when she dies
“Every parent I’ve talked to in this situation loves their mentally ill children and we all share the same fears."