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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.
‘NON-STOP’: When disaster strikes, Kamloops ranch owner is there
A sprawling 43-acre ranch in Kamloops has been a safe haven for countless displaced people,…
How family, friends honour Jaqueline McDermott’s legacy
It has been a month since a young, vibrant woman died in an outdoor area…
$34.8M Valleyview school expansion project finally complete
There was a great big reason to celebrate yesterday for members of the Kamloops-Thompson Board…
Barb’s Used Book & Music Sale is back
Twice a year in Kamloops, there is a mega book and music sale, including vinyl…
iN PHOTOS: Local photographers capture life and death of Adams River salmon run
Sockeye salmon return to Adams River to spawn every fall, drawing the interest of many…
Hello? This dirt-road pay phone in Shuswap keeps people talking
An old pay phone is installed in the dirt 26.5 kilometres up the Seymour Main…
Kamloops business woman lands deal in the Dragons’ Den
Kamloops entrepreneur Nicole Duff, who invented a caddy for carrying dog poop, is relieved to…
Penticton teen powerlifts her way to world championship in Australia
A 17-year-old Penticton youth is in Australia preparing to compete in the world powerlifting championships.…
Police investigation continues after body found in Kamloops restaurant fire
A body was found in a burned down shed behind the shuttered Dynasty Restaurant on…
Alleyway assault leads to arrest in Kamloops
A man was arrested after physically fighting with a woman in an alleyway in downtown…
Knives used in two Kamloops robbery and assault incidents
Two separate incidents involving knife wielders in Kamloops occurred last weekend, one downtown and one…
Police looking for suspect in multi-vehicle hit and run in Kamloops
A suspect fled the scene of a three-vehicle crash in Valleyview last Saturday afternoon. Police…
iN PHOTOS: Paddle boarding witches stir up lakes in Okanagan, Shuswap
A coven of witches are expected to stir up Kalamalka Lake in Coldstream on Halloween…
HOUSING CRISIS: Single Kamloops mom packing up with nowhere to go
A Kamloops mother of two says she will be homeless as of Nov. 1 if…
Driver involved in deadly Coquihalla crash grateful for courageous bystanders
A driver involved in a horrific accident that claimed the life of another driver on…
Funky K-pop food truck’s bao big hit in Kamloops
A cool new food truck is wrapping up its first summer season in Kamloops. Kochi…
Cast and crew hard at work on set of new movie in Kamloops
It is a romantic comedy called Been There All Along and it's the latest in…
Downtown Kelowna Thai restaurant closure is bittersweet
A beautiful Thai restaurant on the downtown Kelowna waterfront is closing its doors at the…
World-renowned comedian Bert Kreisher coming to Okanagan
World-renowned American comedian, podcast host and author Bert Kreisher is coming to Kelowna in March…
iN VIDEO: Kelowna mattress company appearing on ‘Dragons’ Den’
A Kelowna company who pitched their product on the popular reality TV show Dragons' Den…
One person dead, another injured following Coquihalla crash involving horses
One person has died and another is in the hospital following a collision on the…
Unusual spiky customer spotted in Kamloops shopping centre
A porcupine seen walking past a Kamloops Bed Bath and Beyond drew a crowd of…
Kamloops family needs support as young son fights bone cancer
A Kamloops family is reeling after receiving a barrage of devastating, life-altering news in the…
Mini potbelly pig is a real ham in his Kamloops neighbourhood
A mini potbelly pig living on a large property in Kamloops is earning himself a…