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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.
South Okanagan man finds and photographs family of endangered badgers
Ralph Palmer found a family of badgers on the side of his long driveway on…
How to save urban trees in Okanagan, Kamloops from destructive, invasive beetle
Ash trees growing in urban areas and gardens in Kamloops and the Okanagan provide beauty…
How a Kamloops author took a leap of faith to make her dream come true
Elma Schemenauer is a familiar face in Kamloops. She can usually be seen chatting with…
iN PHOTOS: Robins raise family in nest on Summerland front door
Dwayne and Sandy Babyn of Summerland had front row seats to a nature show this…
iN PHOTOS: Kelowna man shares images of city’s natural treasure Munson Pond
Alan Cohoe is a retired RV instructor at Okanagan College and spends much of his…
iN VIDEO: Production company points out the ‘ridiculous’ at Kamloops city hall
A video production company in Kamloops released a comedic video about the ongoing conflicts among…
iN VIDEO: Honey bee swarm rescued on Okanagan Rail Trail in Kelowna
A beekeeper was called to a section of the Okanagan Rail Trail in Kelowna this…
iN PHOTOS: Shutterbugs celebrate summer solstice in Kamloops, Okanagan
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, marking the first day of…
‘Don’t let it loose’: Why invasive goldfish in Kelowna pond is a problem
Munson Pond in Kelowna is a beloved gem for nature enthusiasts and photographers who enjoy…
iN VIDEO: Search and recovery experts push for cadaver dog training in Kamloops
A dog training centre in Kamloops was busy this week when iNFOnews.ca stopped by to…
Threatened turtles on their way to lay eggs crushed by cars in Kamloops, Okanagan
A forest service road in Kamloops has western painted turtles crossing it to find spots…
iN PHOTOS: Natural beauty abounds on a walk along Penticton shorelines
Avid wildlife photographer Jodi Forster has been finding an abundance of colourful flora and fauna…
iN PHOTOS: Muddy backyard near Kamloops transforms into xeriscape masterpiece
A hard working gardener near Kamloops spent the past four months transforming her backyard from…
Drones replacing fireworks for Canada Day in Kamloops, Vernon
Canada Day celebrations will look a little bit different in Kamloops and Vernon this year,…
Four-year-old Kamloops cherry orchard not producing after cold snap
The fourth season at a giant cherry farm near Kamloops is looking a lot different…
Kamloops author’s latest novel is set in a city much like her own
Kamloops author Elma Schemenauer's latest novel entitled Song for Susie Epp has been published Set…
iN VIDEO: Coyote versus big snake on Osoyoos golf course
Damien Hannah is a greenskeeper at the Osoyoos Golf Club and while it isn’t uncommon…
iN PHOTOS: A close up look at flora and fauna in Kamloops, Okanagan
Skilled photographers in the Thompson-Okanagan region are providing a very close up look at local…
Perfect conditions for Strawberry full moon viewing in Kamloops, Okanagan
Overnight skies are expected to be crystal clear in Kamloops and the Okanagan for viewing…
Penticton woman injured protecting dog from aggressive mother deer
Jackie Hooper was walking her young dog through the middle of town when she got…
National missing person cold case team working on Ryan Shtuka, Shannon White disappearances
Missing person cold cases across the country are being solved by a passionate group of…
Rough rollout out for feds new dental care plan in Kamloops, Okanagan
A new Canadian dental plan has been slowly rolling out over the past six months…
Gardeners in Kamloops spot unique, colour-changing spiders
Warm weather brings out unique insects and spiders in the Thompson-Okanagan region, and some of…
iN PHOTOS: Creative captures of railway bridges in Kamloops, Okanagan
The trestle bridges, swing bridges and lift bridges along the rail lines in Kamloops and…