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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 seniors have a new gathering place to help stave off poverty
Not only are seniors in B.C. the fastest growing cohort, the risk of homelessness among…
Shannon White has now been missing for 1,000 days
Shannon White has been missing from Kamloops for 1,000 days and her story continues to…
iN PHOTOS: Picturesque churches add charm to landscapes in Okanagan, Kamloops
There is something intriguing about an old church, whether it has been left to decay…
Bright blue tail of threatened species spotted on Penticton property
A Penticton woman captured a photo of a western skink last week when it scurried…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops photographer captures timelapse video of meteor shower, stars and milky way
A photographer in Cherry Creek near Kamloops captured a time lapse video of the Delta…
‘I thought he’d drown me’: Kamloops man to be awarded for act of bravery
Kamloops resident Rob Griffiths will be presented with a Certificate of Commendation by Kamloops Fire…
iN PHOTOS: Funky looking veggies from Kamloops, Okanagan gardens
It's that time of year when hardworking gardeners in Kamloops and the Okanagan are seeing…
iN VIDEO: Penticton’s over-the-top ice cream shop a delicious way to beat the heat
If you haven’t stopped in at Penticton’s Cherry On Top Shake Shop you might want…
iN PHOTOS: An affordable summer adventure at Big White
Kelowna resident Chris Klugh has a background in videography and a thirst to explore backcountry…
Rain, thunderstorms expected to clear for weekend in Kamloops, Okanagan
A thunderstorm watch is in effect for parts of the Thompson-Okanagan today, July 25, but…
Right place, right time: Kamloops woman captures viral nature photo
Sometimes a photo is taken in just the right place at just the right time.…
iN VIDEO: An homage to the tumbling tumbleweeds of Kamloops
The unique, desert-like landscapes of Kamloops would not be complete without the tumbling tumbleweeds that…
SWEPT AWAY: Another near river drowning in Kamloops prompts call for action
Sarah Pringle was enjoying an evening swim at Riverside Park in Kamloops last week when…
iN PHOTOS: Baby quail bring extra dose of cuteness to Okanagan landscape
The California quail is a popular bird in the Okanagan, recognized by its comical topknot,…
Good chance northern lights will shimmer in skies over Kamloops, Okanagan
Sky watchers in the Okanagan and Kamloops may want to stay up a little later…
LOOK UP: Best meteor show of the year underway in Kamloops, Okanagan
Residents in the the Okanagan and Kamloops looking for a cool, family-friendly summer activity might…
Saxophone player adds relaxing charm to popular Kamloops park
Visitors to Kamloops' Riverside Park might be familiar with the soothing notes of a saxophone…
iN VIDEO: Bald eagle’s hunt for breakfast on Skaha Lake in Penticton
A hungry bald eagle was spotted circling and diving for a lone duck paddling on…
Beware of black henbane, a poisonous destructive plant in Kamloops, Okanagan
A foul-smelling toxic invasive plant is spreading in BC and not only is it poisonous…
Perfect weather forecast for viewing Buck moon in Okanagan, Kamloops
The conditions should be just right this weekend in the Okanagan and Kamloops to view…
Why the cooling centre in downtown Kamloops isn’t getting much traffic
A cooling centre in downtown Kamloops was empty in the early afternoon on a blazing…
iN PHOTOS: Breathtaking alpine wildflowers in full bloom in Okanagan, Kamloops
Alpine meadows are wide open spaces with rich green grasses and colourful wildflowers found high…
iN VIDEO: Watch an amazing sand wasp dig a burrow in South Okanagan
A woman in the South Okanagan caught an interesting insect digging a hole in the…
iN PHOTOS: Cedar waxwings fill up on berries in Okanagan, Kamloops
Cedar waxwings can be found flocking in the Thompson-Okanagan region all year round, stuffing their…