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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 VIDEO: Famous Spotted Lake in Osoyoos viewed from above
Spotted Lake in Osoyoos is a popular place for tourists to stop at during the…
Bigfoot believers set to gather at Nicola Valley conference this summer
When Sheldon Quewezance held a conference about the bigfoot legend in Merritt just over a…
Beautiful historical parks you might not know exist in Kamloops, Okanagan
Two Kelowna cyclists took a slight detour off their main route last week and stumbled…
Kamloops woman helping homeless people sees impact of extreme heat
An intense heat wave in the Thompson-Okanagan region is making life even more difficult for…
Movie production company looking for homes in Kamloops and area
An exciting opportunity is on the table for residents in the Kamloops area who want…
Kamloops activist to show a much different side in one-person show
Glenn Hilke is well-known in Kamloops as the operator of The Loop resource centre and…
Kamloops man saves swimmer drowning in Thompson River
Rob Griffiths is still emotionally shaken up and not able to sleep properly after saving…
iN VIDEO: Rescued Okanagan beavers to be released in new wetland home
A pair of beavers at the Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society in Summerland have healed from…
Victoria man spreading joy in Okanagan, Kamloops making massive bubbles
Residents out enjoying the summer in the Okanagan and Kamloops might see a bubble blower…
Son and brother to BC premiers, RJ Bennett dead at 94
A celebration of life will be held later this month for Russel James Bennett who…
iN PHOTOS: Cache Creek’s historic Hat Creek Ranch for sale for $5.9M
The historic and mammoth Hat Creek Ranch in Cache Creek will be sold through an…
iN PHOTOS: Intense lightning bolts captured during Okanagan storm
Residents in the Okanagan were treated to a fiery dry lightning show a few days…
iN PHOTOS: Thompson-Okanagan home to strange looking turkey vultures
Turkey vultures can be spotted in the Thompson-Okanagan region between April and September and local…
Penticton councillor putting plan together to address aggressive urban deer problem
The problem of aggressive mother deer attacking people and dogs in the Okanagan has been…
North Okanagan volunteers build free beds for children in need
Volunteers in the North Okanagan have been busy building twin beds and bunkbeds for children…
Kamloops ‘nuisance’ shelter steps up to support homeless during extreme heat
The Loop resource centre on Kamloops’ North Shore has opened as a cooling centre as…
Salmon Arm family ‘devastated’ after deceased dad’s antique pickup stolen
An antique pickup truck that was stolen from Salmon Arm earlier this week holds deep…
iN PHOTOS: Have a look at some beautiful gardens in Kamloops, Okanagan
A warm and wet start to the summer has helped grow and nurture blossoming gardens…
iN VIDEO: Woman stops Kamloops traffic to help senior on stuck mobility scooter
A Kamloops man was driving in the city Wednesday when he witnessed an act of…
Chase cancer survivor asks province for help in midst of doctor shortage
Some Chase residents are lobbying the provincial government for more doctors or nurse practitioners this…
iN VIDEO: First Kamloopa Indian Days horse races all about dust, danger and action
The first Kamloopa Indian Days event this past weekend was a huge success, drawing so…
Kamloops homeless day services set to close with no promised replacement
Two day spaces in Kamloops that provide food, shelter and services are closing their doors…
Vernon’s Canada Day drone show cancelled at last minute
Canada Day drone show show went ahead in Kamloops to mixed reviews Drone shows were…
iN VIDEO: Crews in Savona repairing damaged Highway 1 after flash flood
A flash flood in Savona, west of Kamloops, over the Canada Day weekend damaged homes…