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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.
Kamloops mom fights for autism assessment for young son
A Kamloops mother continues to get the runaround after years of trying to get her…
More residents illegally dumping trash, others trying to clean it up in Thompson-Okanagan
An increasing amount of trash is piling up in ditches and dump sites off dirt…
iN PHOTOS: Hope’s historic Othello Tunnels opening this month after three years of repair work
Part of the popular Othello Tunnels in Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park are set to open…
iN VIDEO: Why massive swarms of moths appear in summer in Thompson-Okanagan
This month, some residents in the Thompson-Okanagan saw swarms of hundreds or thousands of moths…
Kamloops man giving away $10K in free renovations, looking for nominations
The owner of a small renovation company in Kamloops is running a contest to help…
Kamloops church fire appeared to start in roof
Kamloops firefighters rushed to the scene within minutes of a fire at a downtown church…
iN PHOTOS: Northern lights, streaking meteors dazzle night skies above Kamloops, Okanagan
The Northern Lights are shimmering in the Thompson-Okanagan more often this year and some residents…
iN PHOTOS: Funny wildlife moments in Thompson-Okanagan Part Two
There doesn’t appear to be a shortage of wild animals doing funny things in Kamloops…
From isolation to friendships: A Vernon couple’s inspiring waterfall chasing adventure
A Vernon couple is partway through an ambitious goal to visit 400 waterfalls in BC…
How the homeless community is faring after a Kamloops shelter closed
The Loop resource centre on Kamloops' North Shore served roughly 100 clients for several years,…
Kamloops woman makes wriggling discovery in local creek
An outdoor enthusiast in Kamloops made a creepy crawly discovery earlier this week while with…
‘Perfect storm’: Mosquito population explodes in Kamloops, Okanagan
Some residents and outdoor enthusiasts in the Okanagan and Kamloops area are being bothered, and…
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops and Okanagan skies full of surprises, day and night
Summer skies over Kamloops and the Okanagan are always changing, and never fail to dazzle…
Man presumed drowned in Kamloops still missing; loved ones want closure
A man from Red Deer, Alberta, who was presumed drowned after being swept away in…
iN VIDEO: Paddlewheeler Wanda Sue spotted on South Thompson river in Kamloops
The paddlewheeler Wanda Sue was spotted cruising along the river in Kamloops over the weekend…
The Friendly Canadian: Kamloops athlete wins Olympic gold in hammer throw
A member of the Kamloops Track and Field Club, Ethan Katzberg, made a record-breaking hammer…
iN VIDEO: Highly flammable invasive plant spreading in North Okanagan
While the yellow flowers of Scotch broom might be pretty, the invasive plant is cause…
iN PHOTOS: Funny wildlife moments caught on cameras in Thompson-Okanagan
Some photographers in the Okanagan and Kamloops areas shared meme-worthy, funny wildlife photos this summer,…
iN VIDEO: Baby bat reunited with mother on south Okanagan property
A woman in the south Okanagan had an exciting night on July 31 when her…
Smoky skies bulletin issued for South Thompson, Boundary
It’s going to get smoky in the South Thompson region for the next couple of…
iN PHOTOS: Two popular North Okanagan hiking trails to explore this summer
Some outdoor enthusiasts are spending the summer hitting the trails in the Thompson-Okanagan and there…
iN VIDEO: Nine-year-old Kamloops golfer competing on world stage
A nine-year-old golfer from Kamloops qualified to compete in the biggest world junior golf championship…
Sound up: Listen to adorable beavers munch and crunch in Kamloops river
Well known Kamloops wildlife photographer Lyn MacDonald caught a group of four beavers on video…
‘These deaths are preventable’: Kamloops man pushing for river risk awareness after tragic drownings
A Kamloops man who saved a drowning international student has no intention of stopping his…