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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.
Protesting snowman appears in fountain at notorious Vernon intersection
A North Okanagan ski hill has gone above and beyond in its effort to remind…
Enjoy lights, treasure, health and happiness at these weekend events in Kamloops, Okanagan
There are lots of fun things to do this coming weekend for people of all…
iN PHOTOS: Rainy weather made gorgeous rainbows in Okanagan, Shuswap
Rainy weather in the southern Interior this week produced some beautiful rainbows and many residents…
Trash on beaches, major drought prompt community beach cleanup in Kamloops
Trash can be seen in piles or scattered along the beaches in Kamloops, from cans…
Last supermoon of year to brighten night sky in Kamloops, Okanagan
The last supermoon of the year is making an appearance this week and there won’t…
Where to see the leafiest of trees change colours in Kamloops, Okanagan
Fall is in the air and the leaves are beginning to change colours across Kamloops…
iN VIDEO: Northern Alligator Lizard caught on video near Salmon Arm
Tappen resident Jeremy Hachey was riding his bike earlier this week when he stopped to…
Gay woman pushing for more acceptance following hateful acts in Summerland
A gay woman in Summerland is getting vocal for the first time in her life…
Where to find pumpkin patches, corn mazes in Okanagan and Kamloops
Corn stalks and pumpkins have been growing all summer at farms across Kamloops and the…
Kamloops war veteran turns 100: His secrets to longevity
A social lodge in a senior’s complex in Kamloops was slowly filling up with club…
Fall family fun all weekend long in Kamloops, Okanagan
It is the perfect time of year to enjoy the outdoors and autumn harvest activities…
iN PHOTOS: Incredible northern lights show in Kamloops, Okanagan
Photographers from around the BC Interior were out after dark last night snapping photos of…
iN VIDEO: Watch mother deer with babies swim across Kalamalka Lake
Three sets of ears could be seen sticking up above the calm surface of Kalamalka…
HOUSING CRISIS: Kamloops mom facing homelessness for second time this year
A single mother of two young children in Kamloops is facing homelessness for the second…
SMOOTH AND AGED: Penticton restaurateur now making his own sake
Penticton restaurant owner Tatsuo Kan opened the first sake brewery in the Okanagan and now…
Kamloops bat attacker’s home going to court ordered sale
It has been over eight years since Jessie Simpson was attacked by Kristopher Teichrieb with…
Best spots to see spawning salmon in BC Interior this fall
It's salmon spawning season and thousands of fish are returning to where they were born…
iN VIDEO: Summerland Legion closed, needs $150K new roof
The Summerland Legion is closed due to extensive water damage from a leaking roof and…
Why this BC comedian has stopped eating to promote his Hungry for Laughs Tour
A comedian is taking a unique approach to sell tickets to his stand-up tour while…
Vancouver police seek owner of century-old scrapbook linked to Summerland
A worn, old scrapbook was turned into the Vancouver Police Department that contains personal memories…
Sports, art, farming and fungus: So many things to see and do this weekend in Kamloops, Okanagan
With beautiful autumn weather and the harvest in full swing in the Okanagan and Kamloops,…
Firefighters trapping and rescuing pets displaced by Shuswap wildfire
Many residents didn’t have time to collect all their pets while fleeing the wildfire that…
North Okanagan couple making plans after $1M lottery win
A North Okanagan couple is planning to help family and travel after winning after winning…
iN PHOTOS: Colourful hot air balloons raise spirits in North Okanagan
Armstrong resident Kelsey Ferguson Bernard was out walking her basset hounds early on a Saturday…