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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 VIDEO: Kamloops gardener catches tiny garden thief red handed
“I’m losing the battle against rodents, literally watching the daisies disappear."
iN PHOTOS: Why to add Enderby Cliffs to your list of summer hikes
Kamloops outdoor enthusiast Mary Anne Neutelings explored the Enderby Cliffs last week where she photographed…
iN PHOTOS: Photographer captures beauty of twilight, night sky over Shuswap Lake
“You feel that you're connected to the natural world as it prepares to begin or close out each day."
iN VIDEO: Northern lights shimmer, dance over Kelowna
You may be able to see some northern lights tonight if your skies are clear.
iN VIDEO: Kamloops forager uses dandelions to make mead
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Dandelions are considered a weed by some and are prevalent in backyards everywhere, but Kamloops…
iN VIDEO: Heartwarming recovery, release of orphaned ducklings in Summerland
It’s a tough time of year for ducklings. Not only do they face natural predators,…
iN VIDEO: Noisy nutcrackers break silence in Penticton backyard oasis
Penticton couple Jacqueline and Randy McDonald identify and document the numerous species of birds that…
iN PHOTOS: Adorable dogs lap up springtime in Kamloops, Okanagan
Four-legged friends in Kamloops and the Okanagan have been out enjoying the great outdoors this…
A brief history of the tugboats that worked on Okanagan Lake
At one time Okanagan Lake was a bustling transportation route with boats and ferries of…
A look back at the glory days of celery production in the Okanagan
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Celery isn’t grown commercially locally these days, but once upon a time there were acres…
iN PHOTOS: Six stunning waterfalls to see in Kamloops, Okanagan
Rivers are starting to reach their peak of depth and flow in Kamloops and the…
iN VIDEO: Steam train whistles, huffs and puffs on trestle bridge in Summerland
Earlier this week, Summerland resident Char-lynn Bubar captured a video of the iconic Kettle Valley…
Former Kamloops woman, domestic assault survivor fights back for others with comfort kits
CONTENT ADVISORY Twenty years ago, former Kamloops resident Sarah Sherman barely escaped with her life…
iN PHOTOS: Wildlife abounds at peaceful, must-see nature park in Vernon
The sparkling water of Swan Lake in Vernon is easy to see for drivers along…
iN VIDEO: Pure white starling spotted in South Okanagan flock
Keremeos resident Trish Broderick was driving to work recently when she saw something she hadn’t…
iN VIDEO: Coyote pups yip and yowl in Summerland
South Okanagan wildlife photographer Jodi Forster was on one of her usual hikes along the…
‘Very good year’: Bumper crop of morel mushrooms in Thompson-Okanagan
Foragers are having fun picking morel mushrooms in the Thompson-Okanagan region this spring as there…
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops sports photographer overcomes industry challenges
Andrea Heath is an energetic action sports photographer in Kamloops who isn’t afraid to get…
Merritt naturalist shares his wilderness passion while fighting for his life
BC naturalist and wildlife photographer Frank Ritcey has spent a lifetime exploring the wilderness and…
iN VIDEO: Great basin gopher snake slides across South Okanagan backyard
A nature lover in Penticton had an interesting visitor slide very smoothly and slowly across…
iN PHOTOS: Six colourful wildflowers growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
There are so many kinds of wildflowers to find and identify while out exploring the…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops videographer captures waterfall at golden hour
Kamloops videographer Marshall Krasser had his camera ready at the perfect time while out exploring…
South Okanagan foresters, First Nation seek more sustainable silviculture practises
A cutting-edge initiative in the South Okanagan aims to add commercial value to natural forest…
Kamloops elder, leader devotes life to reclaiming traditional knowledge
Colleen Seymour is a respected and influential elder in her Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc community in…