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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.
2 cougars euthanized, 1 still at large in Kamloops area after eating pets
Two cougars have been euthanized in Kamloops and Conservation Officers are searching for another one…
Penticton healthcare worker and kids on the brink of homelessness
A single mother of two is struggling to keep her family housed in the midst…
iN REMEMBRANCE: Veteran, tireless advocate and author, Cpl. Paul Lagace
A Kamloops man, and twenty-year veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, dedicated his life to…
HOUSING CRISIS: Kamloops mom and kids in rough place after losing home
A Kamloops mother and her two children are living in an unfinished out-building on a…
Jadoo Indian restaurant brings different kind of dining experience to Kamloops
A new eclectic Indian restaurant in Kamloops is putting a creative, immersive twist on the…
Kamloops Food Bank closed due to ‘treacherous road conditions’
Dangerous winter road conditions have prompted the Kamloops Food Bank Society to close its doors…
Wine, dine & book sign: Upcoming event at West Kelowna winery
A winery in West Kelowna is opening its doors and its wines for a special,…
Penticton teen takes gold in international powerlifting competition
A 17-year-old Penticton powerlifter has won gold at the Worlds Gold Coast championship in Australia.…
How local tea shops are surviving amid international supply-chain issues
There are few things more comforting than wrapping your hands around a hot, steaming cup…
Person with burn injuries taken to hospital after building catches fire in Kamloops
One person was taken to hospital with burn injuries after a fire broke out at…
Kamloops emergency overnight shelter spread thin with cold winter conditions
Cold, wet winter weather is creating a dangerous situation for people in the homeless community…
WestJet dealing with major outage causing cancelled flight and delays
An ongoing system-wide outage is causing disruptions and impacting operations for WestJet and its customers.…
UPDATED: Four people sent to hospital with ‘serious injuries’ after Highway 5 crash
Four people were transported to the hospital with serious injuries but there were no fatalities…
‘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…