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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: Kamloops photographer captures owl coughing up pellet, eating its prey
A Kamloops wildlife photographer didn’t realize she had captured the exact moment a northern pygmy…
iN PHOTOS: Raccoons seem to watch TV through patio door in Kamloops
A Kamloops resident looked up to see a raccoon peering through her glass patio door…
Kamloops hockey fan living the dream with NHL arena tour
Hockey fans dream of having the time and money to visit every NHL hockey arena…
Love planet Venus reaches annual peak brightness on Valentines Day tonight
Known as the love planet, Venus is reaching its peak brightness for the year coincidentally…
iN PHOTOS: Cold snap freezes waterfall, creates ice art in Kamloops, Okanagan
Temperatures in Kamloops and the Okanagan dipped far below zero this February and some residents…
GOT MILK?: This Kamloops farm doesn’t just milk cows it’s a self-sufficient processor
On a sunny winter day at Blackwell Dairy Farm in Kamloops, the dairy cows can…
GOT MILK?: This Kamloops farm doesn’t just milk cows, it’s a self-sufficient processor
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On a sunny winter day at Blackwell Dairy Farm in Kamloops, the dairy cows can…
Campaign underway to raise $2M to conserve 200 hectares of Kamloops grassland
An initiative to purchase and conserve a large natural area east of Kamloops is underway.…
Two Okanagan companies hit with hefty fines for safety violations
A pair of Okanagan construction companies are facing costly WorkSafeBC penalties for recent safety violations…
Four-in-five consumers shopping Canadian in wake of American tariff threat: poll
The majority of shoppers are buying more Canadian products and boycotting products from the U.S.…
iN PHOTOS: Canadian flags flying proudly in Kamloops, Okanagan
Canadian flags wave proudly in urban centres throughout Kamloops and the Okanagan, and can also…
The advantages and limitations of robot servers in Kamloops and Okanagan restaurants
Customers can find a cute kitty robot whizzing around serving food at a handful of…
iN PHOTOS: Rays of light push through dreary cloud cover in Okanagan, Kamloops
The month of February can be a dreary one in Kamloops and the Okanagan when…
LIFELONG VOLUNTEER: Kamloops man goes above and beyond for the community
Jeremy Salamandyk is a familiar face at hockey arenas, rodeo grounds and the food bank…
The advantages and limitations of robot servers in Kamloops and Okanagan restaurants
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Customers can find a cute kitty robot whizzing around serving food at a handful of…
New Asian Fusion eatery in Kamloops overcomes challenges of unpredictable restaurant industry
An Asian fusion restaurant recently opened on Kamloops’ North Shore with a menu full of…
BUY CANADIAN FIRST: Vernon man’s Facebook page hub for consumers nationwide
A Vernon man was quick to respond to U.S. president Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff threats…
Metal bands from Kamloops, Kelowna do battle for slot at Wacken 2025
Five heavy metal bands from Kamloops and Kelowna were chosen by a national metal competition…
Mercury joins rare planetary parade in must see for stargazers in Kamloops, Okanagan
Another planet is joining a planet parade that began appearing a month ago in a…
New Asian Fusion eatery in Kamloops overcomes challenges of unpredictable restaurant industry
An Asian fusion restaurant recently opened on Kamloops’ North Shore with a menu full of…
iN PHOTOS: Incredible night sky photos showcase Kamloops, Okanagan
While the skies tend to be cloudy in the winter in Kamloops and the Okanagan,…
Avoiding American? Tips to source local produce in Kamloops, Okanagan
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Some shoppers in Kamloops and the Okanagan are researching and sourcing Canadian products in the…
Avoiding American? Tips to source local produce in Kamloops, Okanagan
Some shoppers in Kamloops and the Okanagan are researching and sourcing Canadian products in the…
iN VIDEO: Wide range of animals use North Okanagan backyard wildlife corridor
Coldstream resident Laurie Patterson set up cameras around her home and property two years ago…