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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.
Big year for aurora activity, just not in Kamloops, Okanagan yet
While more aurora borealis activity is predicted, Kamloops and the Okanagan haven’t seen much of…
How to view the ‘partial’ solar eclipse in Kamloops, Okanagan
Skywatchers in Kamloops and the Okanagan can look forward to a partial solar eclipse on…
Big plans for a popular Kamloops live entertainment hub
The owner of a popular live entertainment hub on Kamloops' North Shore isn’t worried about…
iN PHOTOS: Adorable baby animals in Kamloops, Okanagan
Spring has sprung in Kamloops and the Okanagan bringing another year of flora and fauna…
iN PHOTOS: Western painted turtles spotted sunning themselves in Kamloops, Okanagan
Western painted turtles can be seen in ponds and lakes in Kamloops and the Okanagan…
Lac Le Jeune resort near Kamloops reopens five years after closure
A popular resort near Kamloops is reopening after being closed for five years. Lac Le…
HEALING FROM TRAUMA: Kamloops foster care survivor breaks cycle of abuse
A Kamloops man in who survived five years in the foster care system in the…
Wild turkey populations are expanding in numbers and range in Okanagan
Wild turkeys are odd looking creatures with long legs and bald heads, often described as…
iN PHOTOS: Okanagan sunflowers begin to bloom across Thompson-Okanagan
Arrowleaf balsamroot has started to bloom throughout the Thompson-Okanagan region, a bright and beautiful celebration…
Sacred covenant signed between First Nations, Catholic Church in Kamloops
A historic ceremony between the Tk?emlúps te Secwépemc and the Roman Catholic Church took place on…
Breach of privacy?: Recreational drone lingers over people’s yards in Kamloops neighbourhood
A couple living on Kamloops' North Shore reported a recreational drone was hovering around their…
WE DO RECOVER: Drug addicted Kamloops mom gets her life back
Jaimie-Lynn Burt is a cheerful, vibrant woman in her 20s who is raising three small…
Why foster parenting is no easy task, a Kamloops foster parent’s account
With roughly 5,000 children and youth in the foster care system in BC there's a…
Enderby needs your vote to win Hockeyville contest and fix arena
The City of Enderby has advanced to the final four communities across the country with…
iN PHOTOS: Cats lounge on tiny custom couches made in Kamloops
Miniature crocheted couches for cats appear to be a hit and the cats look undeniably…
‘Keep it Loopy’: Retro neon sign reflects community, culture on Kamloops’ North Shore
A popular cafe on Kamloops’ North Shore has a new retro neon sign that reads…
iN PHOTOS: Wet, wild and wonderful waterfalls in Kamloops, Okanagan
There's something enchanting and mesmerizing about waterfalls with their misty sprays and captivating sounds, and…
iN VIDEO: Famous Golden grizzly bear wakes from hibernation
A famous grizzly bear at the Grizzly Bear Refuge in Golden’s Kicking Horse Mountain Resort…
‘Trying to cope’: Merritt father desperate to find missing daughter
A father in Merritt is desperately searching for his daughter since she went missing almost…
iN PHOTOS: Starry skies and bright cities captured in Kamloops, Okanagan
Spring has arrived bringing with it clear skies and warm temperatures to Kamloops and the…
This app finds private off-leash areas for dogs in Kamloops, Okanagan
Property owners in Kamloops and the Okanagan are offering fenced-in areas for off-leash dogs to…
How the live music culture is shifting in Kamloops, Okanagan
Back in the day, live musicians would tour the countryside making a living playing shows…
Check out the Worm Moon in the Kamloops, Okanagan night sky
This month's full moon, nicknamed the Worm Moon, will be at peak illumination during the…
HIGHWAY TO HOMELESSNESS: A Kamloops foster care survivor’s account
A woman who grew up in the foster care system in Kamloops has spent most…