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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.
Ranchers answer the call to move herd of cattle in path of Lytton Creek wildfire
Over a hundred cows are being herded off their rangeland early this year due to…
Community frustrated over new day space on Kamloops North Shore
The proposed opening of a day space for individuals experiencing homelessness is causing fear and…
Penticton residents asked to take part in climate campaign
Residents of Penticton are being called upon to rally politicians for emergency climate action in…
Kamloops residents asked to take part in climate campaign
Kamloops residents are being called upon to rally politicians for emergency climate action in the…
Evacuee encourages others to access Emergency Support Services
Spences Bridge wildfire evacuee, Kathleen Kinasewich, is receiving Emergency Support Services at the McArthur Island…
Volunteers brave summer heat to provide pet supplies to evacuees in Kamloops
Volunteers in Kamloops are set up under a shade tent, amidst high temperatures and falling…
Kamloops community gardens are targets of vandalism, theft, litter
Sierra Way works a plot at Rotary Community Garden on the North Shore of Kamloops…
Kamloops’s first food hall looks to open later this year
Kamloops is moving closer to completing the construction of its first food hall, a project…
Westside pioneers donate more land to West Kelowna
A West Kelowna family is being applauded by city council for the many contributions their…
How to recover your stolen bicycle in Kamloops
Kevin Turtle had his RadRunner electric bike, worth almost $3,000, stolen last month, a scenario…
Rooftop wildfire sprinkler protection for new homes good fit for Kamloops: contractor
The idea of adding mandatory rooftop sprinklers on new builds in Kamloops to assist in…
Kamloops City Council concerned public will turn to vigilantism
A new Facebook group in Kamloops is gaining a lot of attention from city councillors,…
Food truck in Kamloops gets stolen, damaged and recovered
When the owner of Gyldi's Pizza went to pick up the company food truck on…
How downtown Kamloops businesses are sticking up for one of their own
Small businesses in downtown Kamloops are taking action against crime by installing signs in their…
Sudden spike in signatures on anti-herbicide spray petition
The intense forest fire season and new interest from Ontario appear to have given a…
Kamloops man put into filthy quarantine room following surgery
A Kamloops woman says she is appalled at the condition of a quarantine room her…
Youths attempt to set a bush on fire in Kamloops
Three youths reportedly attempted to set a bush on fire in East Kamloops on Saturday.…
Wildfire crews camped out at former Kamloops elementary school grounds
The empty grounds of a former Kamloops elementary school are now a temporary home for…
Resiliency Centre for wildfire evacuees set to open in Kamloops
A one stop shop for wildfire evacuees is opening in Kamloops tomorrow to meet the…
Growing hobby of backyard bird feeding inspires new Kamloops store
In the wake of the pandemic, the hobby of backyard bird feeding is rapidly growing…
Lack of pet boarding available due to fires and pandemic puppies
An influx of evacuees needing safe places for their animals, as well as a general proliferation…
Outdoor detective game puts Jack the Ripper on the loose in Kamloops
An outdoor detective adventure game is coming to Kamloops in September and teams are already…
Some Kamloops residents suspicious of provincial and municipal plans for Fortune Motel
Some fed up residents don’t want another social housing unit opened up on Kamloops’ North…
Rescue horses moved to safety from Embleton Wildfire
When the Embleton Mountain Fire broke out across the road from a herd of rescue…