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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: Winter sunset turns skies pink and gold in Okanagan, Kamloops
A bright pink sunset had photographers from around the province snapping photos last night and…
iN PHOTOS: Chilly quail fluff up for warmth during Okanagan deep freeze
California quail can be seen in backyards across the Okanagan with their feathers fluffed up,…
Kamloops seniors advocate seeing more lonely, socially isolated seniors
A seniors advocate in Kamloops has seen a significant rise in loneliness and isolation in…
iN PHOTOS: Frolicking coyotes caught on camera near Kamloops
Outdoor enthusiast Myron Rosvick got a special treat when he headed to Lodgepole Lake in…
iN PHOTOS: Funnels of steam spiral over Okanagan Lake delighting onlookers
South Okanagan residents spotted spouts of water vapour spiralling into the air over Okanagan Lake…
Aerial spraying for destructive, invasive moth scheduled for Kamloops, West Kelowna
Aerial spraying for a problematic invasive moth is starting in several Interior and coastal communities…
Not enough beds: Cold and chaotic night for shelter operators in Kamloops
Glenn Hilke is resting at home today after spending the night collecting the homeless off…
iN PHOTOS: Okanagan, Kamloops having snow much fun
Love it or hate it the white stuff has finally hit the valley bottoms in…
Homeless Kamloops woman dies out in the cold
A middle-aged homeless woman died outside on Kamloops’ North Shore earlier this week but the…
‘Inhumane’: Dangerous cold required before Interior emergency homeless shelters open
Emergency shelter beds are expected to open today as temperatures are expected to plummet but…
Trail in popular Kamloops hiking area closed after cougar attacked dog
A trail at a popular outdoor recreation area in Kamloops has been temporarily closed after…
iN PHOTOS: Chickadees cheer up cold winter months in Kamloops, Okanagan
Residents in Kamloops and the Okanagan are seeing busy little chickadees flitting around feeders and…
Stranger donates late father’s tools to mechanic after devastating Kamloops-area house fire
A heavy-duty mechanic who lost his home, workshop and tools in a devastating fire near…
Why this extraordinary Kelowna woman was awarded a provincial medal
For almost two decades Kelowna resident Spring Hawes has been working tirelessly to improve accessibility…
iN PHOTOS: Legendary Helmcken Falls near Clearwater changing across the seasons
The iconic Helmcken Falls in Wells Gray Provincial Park near Clearwater draws viewers, photographers and…
Kamloops couple joins non-alcoholic beverage trend with new mocktail business
Kamloops residents can now easily access, experience, and enjoy a wide variety of non-alcoholic beverages…
Winter garlic? It’s still growing in bizarre Kamloops, Okanagan winter
Garlic has started to grow in Kamloops and the Okanagan due to an unseasonably warm…
iN PHOTOS: Mother nature’s intricate ice designs in Okanagan, Kamloops
While cold temperatures and snow appear to be delayed in the valley bottoms so far…
Penticton swimmer training hard for upcoming Olympic trials
A 15-year-old Penticton competitive swimmer is heading to the Olympic trials. Hannah Rutten qualified for…
BC citizenship medals go to pair of deserving Thompson-Okanagan residents
Two hardworking and selfless Thompson-Okanagan residents have been recognized by the province for their community…
Pine marten delights Australian tourists at SilverStar Mountain Resort
A tourist from Australia enjoying the slopes at SilverStar Mountain Resort near Vernon with his…
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops river otter caught on camera having carp for lunch
A Kamloops wildlife photographer snapped some photos of a river otter busy pulling a carp…
Quarantid meteor shower peaks this week in Kamloops, Okanagan
The first meteor shower of the year peaks this week, and depending where you are…
Kamloops rock musician crazy about a different kind of rock
You might have seen a Kamloops rock hound at markets around the Tournament Capital this…