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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.
Penticton’s Snowflake Ball an evening of dads and daughters
A magical and popular event for dads and daughters is returning to Penticton after a…
iN PHOTOS: Best, brightest captures of Vernon Winter Carnival
The city of Vernon is bustling as families take part in the Vernon Winter Carnival,…
iN VIDEO: Watch Thompson rivers transform across the seasons last year
A Kamloops resident has finished a time lapse video that took him an entire year…
iN PHOTOS: Full Moon peaks through cloudy skies in Kamloops, Okanagan
Cloudy skies did not deter photographers in the Thompson-Okanagan region from braving the chilly weather…
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops wildlife photographer captures amazing bighorn sheep images
A Kamloops landscape and wildlife photographer has been taking photos of bighorn sheep for over…
Have you tried the sweet treats at this rising Kelowna bakery?
A Kelowna baker and entrepreneur is whipping up more creative cakes, expanding her menu and…
iN VIDEO: Homeless piano man lifting spirits in Kamloops
Bryan Rabie can often be found hunched over a piano at a local shelter. He's…
Mom opened up about depression — and Penticton responded
When Katrina Hohmann posted a photo of her messy house earlier this week, called it…
Dog rescued after falling through thin ice on South Thompson river in Kamloops
It took a community to come together in a Kamloops neighbourhood to rescue a beloved…
Kirsten’s Hideout Cafe: A hidden Kamloops gem
The atmosphere inside a Kamloops café could not be more opposite than its cool, understated…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops quartet returns with singing valentines
After a pause last year, Kamloops’s very own cappella quartet will be offering singing valentines…
Well known Kelowna senior dies just days before turning 104
A beloved Kelowna resident has died just shy of an incredible 104th birthday. Elsie Chandler,…
iN PHOTOS: Moose family visits Vernon horse farm
A family of moose who moved into the woods beside a horse farm in Vernon…
New owners take on popular downtown Vernon restaurant
A popular downtown Vernon restaurant recently changed hands and the new owners are already rolling…
The inspiring legacy of Kelowna’s ‘Father of Ogopogo’
A Kelowna man is taking an 80-pound bronze bust to Romania to fulfill a promise…
Kamloops wiener dog race back by popular demand
A pack of wiggling wiener dogs will be storming the ice at a Kamloops hockey…
Kamloops salon wins national award, brings awareness to important issue
A Kamloops hair salon now holds a trophy and full page spread in a national…
Penticton’s ‘popcorn’ Jesus repents after night in drunk tank
Penticton Jesus has arisen since his very public arrest at a heavy metal concert last…
Salmon Arm biathlete wins two gold medals at para Nordic worlds
A young athlete from Salmon Arm captured two gold medals and a silver medal at…
Drunk, angry Jesus arrested during Exodus concert in Penticton
An unidentified man dressed as Jesus was arrested and removed from a heavy metal concert…
Anti-hate rally promoting Drag Story Time planned for Kelowna library
A peaceful anti-hate rally is being held at the Kelowna downtown library in support of…
54-40 and Doug & the Slugs to rock Peachfest in Penticton
Two legendary Canadian rock bands are hitting the stage at the Penticton Peach Festival this…
Celebrity chef joins culinary team at Kelowna college campus restaurant
The new executive chef at a restaurant at Okanagan College is a Top Chef from…
iN PHOTO: Beautiful Bohemian Waxwings brighten up winters in Kamloops, Okanagan
When a large flock of Bohemian Waxwings descended on a mountain ash tree near her…