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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: Classic Christmas cookies add flavour to holidays in Kamloops, Okanagan
Christmas cookies are baking in ovens across Kamloops and the Okanagan, and this includes traditional…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops Santa, Mrs. Claus make magical Christmas experience
An intricate and whimsical Christmas world awaits visitors at Kamloops’ Sahali Mall, where it is…
Iconic mall Santa photos come at a hefty cost in Kamloops, Okanagan
Some adults have fond memories of being kids going to local malls at Christmas time…
‘Heart and soul’: Kamloops’ Santa Ken has no plans to hang up the red suit
Ken Moore, 75, has played the role of Santa Claus since he was 19 years…
iN PHOTOS: Family Christmas trees add festive touch in Kamloops, Okanagan
Families in Kamloops and the Okanagan have been busy decorating their Christmas trees this month,…
iN PHOTOS: Dazzling CPCK Holiday Train rolls west to Kamloops
Photographers are capturing stunning images of a brightly lit holiday train as it chugs west…
iN PHOTOS: Pets celebrating the holiday season in Kamloops, Okanagan – Part Three
Christmas is getting closer everyday and these cute pets in the Kamloops and the Okanagan…
Kamloops Christmas angel recognized by community for giving
A Ukrainian senior in Kamloops, known for her delicious homemade pierogis, is being recognized for…
Kamloops accident victim with brain injury battling ICBC no-fault insurance scheme
Every day is a struggle for former Kamloops resident Rise Gronlund, who was left with…
iN PHOTOS: Hoarfrost crystals create magical winter photography in Kamloops, Okanagan
The right combination of temperature and moisture in the air can produce hoarfrost, and photographers…
Full ‘Cold Moon’ will shine all weekend in Kamloops, Okanagan
Anybody wanting to bundle up with a hot chocolate to view the full December moon…
Once a piggery, only rubble remains on historic Tranquille site in Kamloops
A pile of rubble on the old Tranquille sanatorium site by the Tranquille Creek bridge…
iN PHOTOS: Pets dressed up for the holiday season in Kamloops, Okanagan – Part Two
Some residents in Kamloops and the Okanagan are dressing their pets up for the holidays…
iN VIDEO: Watch a herd of deer practice crosswalk safety in Penticton
A Penticton resident doing night patrol for SOS Security is used to seeing deer roaming…
Geminid meteor shower approaches peak in Kamloops, Okanagan
Considered by NASA to be one of the best, most reliable meteor showers of the…
‘Connection is everything’: Kamloops Hospice is the heartbeat of community
Perched on a hill in the Peterson Creek parklands of Kamloops is a very large…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops baker gives crash course on making the perfect macaron
The kitchen at Mary Ann’s Macarons in Kamloops is clean and comfortable, a place where…
Horned monster to star in first annual Kamloops Krampus parade and market
A shaggy, half-demon monster with curved horns is the starring character of a raucous, jubilant…
iN PHOTOS: Cute pets dressed up for the holiday season in Kamloops, Okanagan
These adorable festive pets wearing Christmas sweaters and reindeer antlers in Kamloops and the Okanagan…
iN PHOTOS: Renowned Kamloops photographer Peter Olsen on the trade, his connection to the city
If you’ve spent time in Kamloops, you’ve likely seen Peter Olsen’s commercial photography work on…
Grinch cuts, steals blue spruce off family property in Kamloops
Apparently people will do just about anything to get a real Christmas tree — even…
iN MAPS: The most festive Christmas displays in Kamloops
There are a lot of festive holiday houses to see in Kamloops where residents go…
Disabled Kamloops man victim of $10,000 theft worth of tools, hunting equipment
Shattered, disheartened and full of rage are just a few words Heffley Creek resident Trent…
iN PHOTOS: Rock snakes and fairy gardens lift spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Magical and creative little worlds are tucked in and around communities in Kamloops and the…