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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.
Kamloops production company takes innovative approach to addressing social disorder
A production company in Kamloops is taking an innovative and collaborative approach to finding solutions…
Get into the holiday spirit at festive food and wine events in Kamloops, Okanagan
There are many opportunities to gather together to enjoy food, drinks and Christmas treats while…
iN VIDEO: Release of Kamloops-made documentary on perilous state of salmon delayed
A film studio in Kamloops is hoping to complete a feature length documentary that takes…
Rascally beaver fells mature pear tree in Kamloops backyard
A wayward beaver was busy felling a large pear tree in a residential neighbourhood in…
HOUSING CRISIS: Vernon couple wins fight with city to live in RV on family property
A Vernon couple, who went public when the city told them they couldn’t live in…
Why you better get used to living with rats in Kamloops, Okanagan
Rats. They damage buildings, electrical wires and crops with teeth that are sharp enough to…
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops crafter makes whimsical works of art out of dead insects
A crafter in Kamloops is bringing whimsy, nature and art together in her unique pieces…
Meeting high demand for Christmas turkeys challenging farmers in Kamloops, Okanagan
If you want a free run, locally grown turkey for your Christmas table you might…
Full Beaver Moon could appear orange in skies over Kamloops, Okanagan
Sky watchers in Kamloops and throughout the Okanagan have a fair chance of viewing November’s…
Where to make your own unique Christmas gifts in Kamloops, Okanagan
While it’s always fun to shop for unique gifts and support local artists, the same…
School buses collide on Trans Canada Highway in Salmon Arm
A collision involving two school buses on the Trans Canada in Salmon Arm caused significant…
Starving female dogs and their 18 puppies rescued from Shuswap property
Two emaciated female dogs and their puppies were rescued from a property in the Shuswap…
Four Okanagan diners make national top 100 list
Four Okanagan restaurants made OpenTable Canada’s Top 100 Restaurants list this year, three in Kelowna…
Kootenay teacher wins Great Canadian Baking Show with flavours from his backyard
A school teacher from Creston baked his way to the first prize place on season…
Shuswap director to hear community grievances over wildfire management
Shuswap residents will have their opportunity to hear information gathered by citizens critical of the…
iN VIDEO: Pregnant dachshunds rescued from Okanagan breeder have had their puppies
Almost all of thirty dachshunds rescued from breeder in the Okanagan will be in their…
Tis’ the season for Christmas markets in Kamloops and the Okanagan
Those who are on the hunt for unique, handcrafted gifts for loved ones this Christmas…
Do you have what it takes to be an ambulance call taker in Kamloops?
BC Emergency Health Services is looking to hire full-time emergency medical call takers at the…
How to become a Christmas Elf to help families in Okanagan and Shuswap
Volunteer Christmas elves across the Okanagan are working to provide for families and individuals who…
Paddleboarding Vernon pup’s photo chosen for nationwide fundraising calendar
An eight-month-old Vernon pup is a star after pet lovers across the country voted for…
Couple who lost dog in crash near Revelstoke asking public for help
A couple lost their dog in a car accident between Revelstoke and the Nakusp Ferry…
Studios, guilds and galleries await you this weekend in Kamloops, Okanagan
Talented community artists are being featured in several venues across the Okanagan Valley and Kamloops…
Impacts from crime, social disorder on the rise in Kamloops: business survey
Criminality and social disruptions in Kamloops continue to cost businesses time and money as they…
Capitalizing on a trend, Kelowna’s first sober bar prepares to open
Two local Kelowna businesses are collaborating to launch SOBAR, the city’s first zero proof wine…