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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.
‘I was shocked’: Kamloops woman bitten by rattlesnake in backyard
“I felt tinging in my mouth, tongue and throat. I puffed up all the way to the armpit.”
iN PHOTOS: Six fascinating spiders to spot in Kamloops, Okanagan
There are hundreds of species in BC and each one has unique features and behaviour.
BC wildfire documentary premiering in Kelowna, Vernon
“We need to increase the pace and scale of forest management in the province."
iN VIDEO: Kelowna gardener gets close up look at a snakefly
Snakeflies have been around and unchanged for more than 50 million years.
iN PHOTOS: The seven snakes of the Thompson-Okanagan
Several species of snakes are slithering around Kamloops and the Okanagan during the warmer months,…
iN VIDEO: Disgruntled heron squawks at kayaker in South Okanagan
A blue heron at Yellow Lake near Penticton appeared to be frustrated with a local…
iN VIDEO: Western painted turtle lays eggs into sandy nest in Vernon
“I've never seen that in my life, it brought me to tears."
iN PHOTOS: Cats go camping in Kamloops, Okanagan
“You have to supervise them, it’s like camping with toddlers, you watch them at all times.”
iN VIDEO: South Okanagan camper has close encounter with flying squirrel family
Oliver resident Donna-Lee Arnold was camping at nearby Sawmill Lake earlier this month when she…
iN PHOTOS: Prickly pear cactus has brief, colourful bloom in Kamloops, Okanagan
The cactus blooms in early June in yellow, orange and pink.
14-year-old love letter in a bottle found at Kamloops Lake
“I felt I was thrown into the middle of a romance novel. I’m obsessed with romance novels, what are the chances?’”
Kamloops film director wins support for debut feature on homelessness
Her debut film "Mary" is based on an emotionally charged short film she created a few years ago called "The Bench", which follows the uncertain and isolated life of a homeless teenager trying to survive a winter in Kamloops.
Merritt teens first on scene of hotel fire take action, alert guests
Merritt teenagers Jacob Sutherland and Jayda Bonner didn’t hesitate to take action when they saw…
iN VIDEO: Quail family goes for a stroll in sunny Penticton
Local videographer Courtney Robinson caught footage of the feathered family.
iN PHOTOS: Cyclists enjoy new trail between Peachland and West Kelowna
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"It’s quite hilly and incredibly scenic, you can see all across the lake."
iN VIDEO: Kelowna gardener gets unusual wetland visitor
A western painted turtle scooted across a garden in Kelowna a few days ago at…
Public input needed for new study on painted turtle nesting in Vernon
“The turtles lay their eggs at night so will be active in the evening, at night or in the early morning.”
iN VIDEO: Iconic Penticton sign gets fresh paint job
It took nearly 200 gallons of paint to make the sign bright white again.
iN PHOTOS: Wildlife parents dote on their young in Kamloops, Okanagan
Some wildlife parents have tougher jobs than others.
iN VIDEO: Rattlesnake spotted on hike in Kamloops grassland
“It was one of the rare times it rattled before I saw it, it still caught me off guard."
Crystal clear night for full Strawberry Moon viewing in Kamloops, Okanagan
It appears when strawberries are ripening and ready to be gathered.
iN PHOTOS: Six butterflies to look for this summer in Okanagan, Kamloops
With unique wing shapes and colourful patterns, it can be fun to identify butterflies, and here are just a few to look for this summer.
iN VIDEO: Kamloops steam train rolls outside for first time in years
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"It's powerful and heartwarming to see our community certain about one thing and that is getting this train going again.”
Blobs of dog vomit slime mould appearing in Okanagan gardens
Slimy masses resembling piles of vomit or scrambled eggs have appeared in some Okanagan gardens…