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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: Migrating sandhill cranes stop to rest in Okanagan, Kamloops
Sandhill cranes have been making stops at lakes in Kamloops and the Okanagan this month…
Dismissed, denied and misdiagnosed: A Kamloops woman’s Lyme disease journey
Bone pain, muscle pain and mental confusion are just a few of the symptoms Jen…
iN VIDEO: A look inside West Kelowna’s iconic Gorman Bros. Lumber mill
Anyone travelling between West Kelowna and Peachland has passed the decades-old Gorman Bros. sawmill with…
iN VIDEO: Drone videographer captures backcountry gems in Southern Interior
Kamloops resident Will Hill showcases the natural wonders of the Shuswap, Kamloops, Hope and Princeton…
iN PHOTOS: Spring rainbows in Kamloops, Okanagan
Spring is springing and with that comes spring showers in the Thompson-Okanagan region, which provide…
iN PHOTOS: Blossoming magnolias in Kamloops, Okanagan
Parts of Kamloops and the Okanagan turned Pretty in Pink over the past few days as magnolia…
iN PHOTOS: Why Okanagan’s colourful Kalamalka Lake is a must-visit
Known for its deep blue to turquoise and green water colour, Kalamalka Lake along Highway 97…
iN VIDEO: Strange topography of Thompson River Valley captured by drone
A three-minute aerial video aptly captures the uniquely dry and desolate landscape that stretches out…
iN PHOTOS: Sharp-tailed grouse courtship captured near Kamloops
Sharp-tailed grouse have arguably one of the most entertaining courtship rituals to watch for every…
Garden of the Trolls must-see hiking destination in Kamloops
Kamloops News Garden of the Trolls must-see hiking destination in Kamloops This giant rock is…
Encounters of the creepy, crawly, tick kind on the rise in Kamloops, Okanagan
It’s tick season in Kamloops and the Okanagan and the critters are climbing up pant…
iN VIDEO: Rugged Kamloops retiree makes up for lost time and shows others how
A Kamloops man is adventuring through the backwoods of BC doing all the things he…
iN VIDEO: Murder of crows on Kamloops rooftop give off Hitchcock vibes
A group of bickering crows gathered on a roof in Kamloops lent an eerie atmosphere…
Epic cherry season expected in Okanagan and Kamloops
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The cherry season in the Southern Interior is set to be the biggest one in…
Clear skies forecast for full Pink Moon viewing in Okanagan, Kamloops
April’s full Pink Moon will by the smallest full moon of the year but skies…
Reward offered after severed coyote paw found in trap in South Okanagan
A severed coyote paw was found in a trap in Osoyoos two months ago and…
‘Go for a roll’: Kelowna photographer captures unique views from his wheelchair
Kelowna’s Ty Gerace gets an interesting view of the city he loves as he cruises…
South Okanagan renovator discovers historical community treasure
When Oliver resident Craig Konechny purchased an abandoned, uninhabitable family home on Kootenay Street in…
iN PHOTOS: Families find snow on the mountains in Kamloops, Okanagan
The valley bottoms have remained mostly brown in Kamloops and the Okanagan so far this…
Kamloops dog narrowly escapes trapper’s snare in popular recreational area
Heffley Creek resident Lyann Wourms had a scare when her dog was ensnared in a…
Historic Kamloops steam train may soon huff and puff to Vernon
Big plans are underway for the iconic Spirit of Kamloops steam locomotive #2141 that has…
Confirmed cases of avian flu in Shuswap waterfowl discovered by a dog
Avian influenza was detected in waterfowl at Shuswap Lake and Mara Lake recently, in large…
iN PHOTOS: North Okanagan painter uses his art to raise money for charity
A self-taught artist based in Coldstream is painting vibrant works of work while raising money…
iN PHOTOS: Sightings of wild cats and bears in Kamloops, Okanagan
Several wild cats have been spotted roaming in the Kamloops and Okanagan regions this past…