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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.
HOUSING CRISIS: Senior facing homelessness after housing rental scam
A woman in Kelowna is facing homelessness after falling victim to a housing scam. Kimberley…
iN PHOTOS: Creative jack-o’-lanterns carved in Kamloops, Okanagan
Halloween night is approaching and with that comes glowing pumpkins of all sizes glowing on…
Reward rises to $25,000 for information about missing Ryan Shtuka
The Shtuka family has announced an increase in reward money for any information leading to…
HOUSING CRISIS: Woman searching for rental in Kamloops bombarded by scammers
Rita Wiebe is trying to move from Prince George to Kamloops with her husband but…
Mamas for Mamas charity closes Penticton office
A non-profit supporting families with poverty-related challenges will no longer be operating out of its…
Weekend before Halloween filled with terrifying events in Kamloops, Okanagan
You won't have to wait until Halloween to find creepy creatures, scares and costumes this…
Spider-Man spotted swinging high in the air around Kamloops hospital
A superhero was seen high up in the air on the outside of Royal Inland…
Kamloops kids ham it up for Google car
Last month, a Google maps street view car was spotted in several communities around the…
One of Kamloops newspaper’s first reporters reflects on closure
A lot of people are saddened by the recent news that Kamloops This Week, the…
HOUSING CRISIS: Vernon couple losing fight to live in RV on family acreage
A Vernon couple has found themselves in a housing crisis after a year and a…
Iconic Halloween ghost tours in Vernon are back with spooky stories for all ages
History buffs, paranormal explorers and anyone who loves scary stories might want to take advantage…
Kamloops teenager has plan to raise even more money for hospice
A Kamloops teenager and full time student, who has already raised thousands of dollars for…
Ghost stories and tasty food highlight weekend fun in Okanagan, Kamloops
Anyone wanting to get out, explore their city and socialize for no charge — or…
New parking lot at Big White cleared in time for season
Skiers and snowboarders at Big White Mountain ski resort will have more access to parking…
Orionids meteor shower peaks this weekend in Okanagan, Kamloops
The Orionids meteor shower is underway and reaches its peak this weekend. Skywatchers in Kamloops…
‘Tried and tested’: Kamloops cooperative to provide affordable housing in midst of crisis
A new housing initiative has emerged in Kamloops in response to the housing crisis with…
Why the air in Kamloops smells so bad (and why you needn’t worry about it)
A pulp mill has been operating in the centre of Kamloops for almost six decades,…
Too much harvest? Don’t dump it, donate it to those in need in Kamloops, Okanagan
It is harvest time and that means there is an abundance of fruit and vegetables…
Vernon 10-year-old publishes book about a spooky otherworld
A ten-year-old Vernon boy just published his first book after a year working on the…
Someone else is buried in a family’s Lake Country cemetery plot
Dan Fontaine is hoping to find a solution after discovering two people are interred in…
Purrrfect outcome for cat severely burned in McDougall Creek wildfire
A severely burned cat in West Kelowna has made a full recovery and found a…
Craft beer, gaming and music festivals kick off in Okanagan and Kamloops this weekend
With so many events and festivals happening in Kamloops and the Okanagan this coming weekend…
Partial solar eclipse visible this week in Okanagan, Kamloops
Skywatchers in Kamloops and the Okanagan can look forward to a partial solar eclipse this…
Eddie the alpaca in high spirits after rescue by Shuswap sanctuary
A neglected alpaca is on the mend after arriving at the Llama Sanctuary in the…