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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: More feral cats rescued in ongoing effort to reduce colonies in Kamloops
“Finding fosters is our biggest obstacle, I can’t bring more in if there’s nowhere for these kitties to go."
‘Miracle of birth’: Doe has her fawn in Okanagan Falls backyard
“When you witness it there are no words.”
iN PHOTOS: Vulnerable species of woodpecker hunts for flies in South Okanagan
Lewis's woodpeckers are most commonly found in the Okanagan Valley.
iN PHOTOS: Thompson River valley a mecca for recreation, historical sites and scenic wonders
The Thompson River valley was shaped by glaciation and ancient glacial lakes during the last ice age.
Popular YouTube fisherman responds to runaway campfire at lake near Kamloops
"We have beautiful resources to protect."
iN PHOTOS: Mischievous marmots in Kamloops, Okanagan
These rascally fur balls are often up to entertaining antics.
Okanagan man has surprise encounter with grizzly bear
“He was lying there staring at me.”
iN PHOTOS: Three species of mega-sized moths flying around Thompson-Okanagan
"It was lovely and vibrantly coloured with visible texture on its wings and body."
iN PHOTOS: Endangered American badgers popping up in Thompson-Okanagan
Badgers in BC are considered endangered with only 250 to 400 of them province-wide and roughly 30 in the Okanagan.
Kamloops mobile bookstore rolls out spicy romance novels and book bling
“There is something special about the smell the feel of books, and the books are so different now because they’re made to look like art so it’s nice to have on your shelf and be able to pull out."
iN PHOTOS: Hummingbird builds nest, raises chicks on a porch light in Kelowna
"I feel blessed to have a hummingbird family here, they're so cute, I love it."
Vernon naturalist finds furry surprise inside bird nest box
"One of the exciting parts of nest box monitoring is you never know what's inside them until you open them. This was a special find."
iN PHOTOS: Iridescent hummingbirds brighten backyards in Thompson-Okanagan
These tiny, brilliantly coloured birds are masters at hovering and are the only bird species that can fly backwards.
iN PHOTOS: Wild looking wildlife spotted in Thompson-Okanagan
Unusual feather and fur pattens make these animals stand out.
Kamloops photographer finds rare fox hunting at Sun Peaks Resort
“I know how fortunate I was to spend time with such an uncommon animal.”
Vernon artist makes fairytale art with butterfly wings from around the world
“I love to see people smile at the colours and ask if its real. It’s hard to believe these are naturally made.”
Great grigs! Penticton hobbyist finds fascinating type of cricket
"A professor out of Alberta who is an expert in the great grig identified it for me and I've been obsessed with them since."
iN PHOTOS: 5 toxic plants to watch out for in Thompson-Okanagan
These toxic plant species can be harmful or deadly to humans and animals.
‘Exhausting and rewarding’: Entrepreneur opens holistic salt cave in Lake Country
"It was the right time to do it for me. I needed a sense of wellness and everyone is seeking that now.”
iN PHOTOS: Brief bloom of native cactus in Thompson-Okanagan beautifies grasslands
“They’re not all in bloom yet, they started about a week ago. I’ll be going out to photograph more of them, they're beautiful."
Zero water required for garden bursting with blooms in Kamloops
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“It isn’t xeriscaping designed to use less water, rather a living system that just happens to use less water.”
iN PHOTOS: Gardeners create beautiful backyard oases in Kamloops, Okanagan
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The stunning spaces beautify our neighbourhoods and are a testament to hardworking gardeners and landscapers.
iN PHOTOS: Lake Country photographer gets memorable moment with ring-necked pheasant
“He didn’t seem scared at all which is weird for pheasant."
Adventurous couple buys off-grid wilderness camp in West Kelowna
“You only live once and we want to show our kids you don’t always have to stay doing the same things society tells you to."