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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: 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…
iN PHOTOS: Summer flowers add colour to winter gardens in Okanagan, Kamloops
Unseasonably warm winter temperatures are bringing a variety of garden flowers to bloom in an…
iN PHOTOS: Intense sunset showcases beauty of the Shuswap
Residents in the Shuswap got a treat earlier this week when a bright orange sunset…
Kamloops woman finds tick on her cat
Kamloops resident Samantha MacDonald found an engorged tick feasting on her pet a few days…
Expansion in works for controversial homeless shelter in Kamloops
The Loop outreach centre on the North Shore in Kamloops provides hot meals, clothing and…
iN PHOTOS: Frosty mountain landscapes showcase winter in Okanagan, Kamloops
Winter is here and while the valley bottoms in the Thompson-Okanagan region don't have much…
Why there’s a Canada goose decoy on a Shuswap power poll
A fake goose on a power line in the Shuswap temporarily tricked a Salmon Arm…
Summer flowers are blooming again in Kamloops and the Okanagan
If this seems to be an unusually warm winter so far, local green thumbs agree.…
Vernon cook finds community love for the flavours of Ethiopia
A Vernon woman has been cooking authentic Ethiopian foods and sharing it with friends and…
Christmas tragedy in Kamloops leaves family homeless, community rallies to support
A mobile home and workshop in Pinantan Lake in Kamloops burned down on Christmas Eve,…
iN PHOTOS: Rare Christmastime Cold Moon lit up skies in Kamloops, Okanagan
December's full Cold Moon was a hard one to capture on camera in the Thompson-Okanagan…
These odd, non-native birds are found in southern Okanagan, Kamloops area
Chukars are some of the more unique birds in the Thompson Okanagan region, in both…
iN PHOTOS: Adorable pets dressed up for the holidays in Kamloops, Okanagan
Photos of adorable pets in Christmas outfits tend to bring smiles and brighten up the…
BC Wildlife Park animals make original works of art
The zookeepers and animals at the BC Wildlife Park got creative this year and produced…
Full Cold moon will be shining over Kamloops, Okanagan for Christmas
A full moon will be shining bright for Christmas this year, just in time to…