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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.
Tragic death of Clearwater fire captain leaves community reeling
A young mother in Clearwater tragically died of a heart attack just over a week…
iN HOLIDAY: Handmade toques in Lake Country giving holiday giggle
An artisan in Lake Country is making people giggle with the pattern on her handmade…
Kelowna volleyball team wins gold, makes history in provincial championship
The girls’ Huskies volleyball team at Okanagan Mission Secondary made school history winning gold in…
Last weekend to visit WhoVille in Kamloops this holiday season
There are only two days left to visit WhoVille in Kamloops this holiday season. The…
Weekly direct flights to Mexico return to Kelowna airport
Things just got more convenient for those dreaming of warm sunny, beach destinations and beautiful…
Penticton woman continues feeding homeless despite threats
A woman in Penticton is handing out hot food to the homeless despite getting unsavoury…
North Okanagan dog trainers rewarded for positive methods
A dog training business in Coldstream has earned the B.C. SPCA's seal of approval. Pawsitively…
Christmas Trees of Hope for illicit drug overdose awareness in Kamloops, Kelowna
Purple and white trees of hope are going up across the country to bring awareness…
Penticton family dog rescued after five months on the loose in Sicamous
A dog in Sicamous was finally rescued after spending over five months outside evading capture…
Hybrids join RCMP fleet of cop cars in Penticton
Two new hybrid police cars joined the Penticton RCMP fleet this month, with more coming…
iN VIDEO: Summerland’s iconic Kettle Valley Steam Train subject of documentary series
The antique Kettle Valley Steam Train is featured in a recently released documentary series, and…
iN HOLIDAY: Kamloops woman baking healthy, festive treats for dogs and horses
Did someone say Christmas treats? A Kamloops entrepreneur is working to keep up to demand…
Indigenous South Okanagan winery celebrates 20-year anniversary
Nk’Mip Cellars is the first Indigenous-owned winery in North America and is known for expressing…
Penticton search and rescue team uses snow machines to rescue stranded UTV operator
A UTV operator got stuck in the Sheep Creek Forest Service Road area over this…
Old-school Kamloops barber reaching 50 years in business
A barbershop in Kamloops has been operating for just shy of 50 years. Gino Marino…
iN HOLIDAY: New Vernon business making bean-to-bar chocolate
A new artisanal chocolate business has opened in Vernon in time for the holiday season. …
Heather Shtuka’s new book about missing son becomes Amazon bestseller
Heather Shtuka’s new book about her missing son Ryan is already listed as a number…
Person bear sprayed at Sahali store in Kamloops
A person was blasted with bear spray by an alleged thief at a Sahali store…
$5 Million lottery ticket purchased in Lower Mainland not claimed yet
For anyone who purchased a lotto 6/49 ticket in Richmond recently, you might want to…
iN TRAFFIC: Watch for compact snow and slippery sections on interior highways
There are some slippery sections on Interior highways for drivers to be aware of this…
The Stock Pot Café: a hidden Kamloops gem
A warm, family-oriented restaurant can be found tucked away in a Kamloops industrial park. Despite…
iN HOLIDAY: Here’s why this Kamloops farmer’s turkeys are so tasty
It is a busy time of year for local poultry farmers as customers get ready…
Jessie Simpson home for Christmas for first time in six years
Jessie Simpson, who was brutally beaten with a baseball bat in 2016 and left with…
‘Real HouseElves of the North Pole’ drag show bringing fun, laughter to Kamloops, Okanagan
A comical holiday drag show featuring big talent is touring through Kelowna, Penticton and Kamloops…