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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.
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…
American booze pulled from BC Liquor Stores available at independent outlets
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Two BC Liquor Stores in Kamloops were bustling this week as employees pulled American booze…
Kamloops drug addict credits tough love for his recovery, advocates for forced treatment
After decades of being addicted to crack cocaine, Mike Haertel is sober and living independently…
iN PHOTOS: Cute cats lounge away in Kamloops, Okanagan
These adorable domestic cats in Kamloops and the Okanagan don’t appear to be bothered by…
Okanagan distillers quenching thirst for bourbon during trade war with US
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A couple of distilleries in the Okanagan are working to meet an increase in demand…
Watch moon turn red during total lunar eclipse in Okanagan, Kamloops
Skywatchers might want to sacrifice some sleep later this week to watch a total lunar…
iN PHOTOS: Migratory birds are returning to Okanagan, Kamloops
Spring weather is bringing an influx of migratory birds to Kamloops and the Okanagan, and…
Okanagan distillers quenching thirst for bourbon during trade war with US
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A couple of distilleries in the Okanagan are working to meet an increase in demand…
Remembering the Kamloops canneries, farms and orchards in ‘simpler’ times
Brian Stainton was born and raised in Kamloops and remembers a much different city growing…