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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: Wild animals feast on snacks, or become one, in Kamloops, Okanagan
Wild animals are busy having springtime buffets in Kamloops and the Okanagan, and while some…
iN VIDEO: Mist rises off Shuswap Lake on a spring morning
A landscape photographer has been capturing the beauty of Shuswap Lake on video as it…
Kamloops artist sharing ‘cultural significant’ tales as Vancouver library’s Indigenous storyteller
An Indigenous storyteller in Kamloops was chosen to be the 2025 Indigenous Storyteller in Residence…
iN PHOTOS: Birds begin spring courtship rituals in Kamloops, Okanagan
Here’s a sure sign of spring. Several species of birds are pairing up and can…
How a Salmon Arm father became the subject of an Amber Alert
Salmon Arm father Davis Lim was the subject of an Amber Alert issued by Vancouver…
Want to book an August long weekend BC Parks campsite? The countdown is on
The countdown is on for campers waiting to reserve a provincial site for the upcoming…
iN PHOTOS: Spring flowers in dry grasslands of Kamloops, Okanagan
The grasslands in Kamloops and the Okanagan are home to a wide variety animals and…
How a Kamloops Blazer netminder made it to the big leagues
Former NHL goaltender and Kamloops resident Steve Passmore is charismatic and lights up when he…
iN VIDEO: Healthy bees already bringing pollen to hives in Kamloops
Murray Willis is an experienced beekeeper in Kamloops who manages more than 50 hives of…
Hobbyists not happy with spring closure of Kamloops gold panning hot spot
Tranquille River near Kamloops is famous for its gold panning activity, but for the second…
iN PHOTOS: Animal moms and spring babies in Kamloops, Okanagan
Spring has sprung in Kamloops and the Okanagan, and local farms and ranches are welcoming…
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops man captures beauty of night sky in the wilderness
Kamloops photographer Dennis Kitto is up at all hours of the night alone in the…
iN VIDEO: After years of winter damage, optimistic outlook for peach crop at Vernon orchard
Peach trees at Davison Orchards in Vernon are looking healthy without any bud damage coming…
Love planet Venus reaches annual peak brightness on Valentines Day
Known as the love planet, Venus is reaching its peak brightness for the year coincidentally…
Kamloops poet laureate reflects on a lifetime of love, adventure and literature
The home of Kamloops writer and retired school teacher Jack Jones is bright and very…
iN PHOTOS: Goofball dogs to brighten your day in Kamloops, Okanagan
This winter has been mostly brown and overcast in the valley bottoms this year in…
Can hunting help fix geese problem in Kamloops, Okanagan?
Invasive Canada geese have long since taken over public parks and beaches in Kamloops and…
Kamloops steam train fanatic works to pass ‘magical’ experience to future generations
Jordan Popadynetz was just five years old when the Kamloops steam locomotive #2141 made its…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
South Okanagan renovator discovers historical community treasure
When Oliver resident Craig Konechny purchased an abandoned, uninhabitable family home on Kootenay Street in…