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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.
Cool retro treats bringing sweet memories for candy lovers in Kamloops
Astro Pops, Fun Dips, Cracker Jacks and Big League Chewing Gum are just a few…
Police investigating after racist graffiti found at Kelowna school
A portable at Dr. Knox Middle School was the target of racist graffiti this weekend.…
Kootenay woman’s legacy of wildlife rescues captured through documentary
A Kootenay woman who devoted more than 50 years to rescuing injured and orphaned wildlife…
Shots fired and vehicle seized in Kamloops
Shots were fired in the Kamloops North Shore business corridor earlier this week. Police responded…
Jaqueline McDermott’s body found by Search and Rescue
The body of 22-year-old Jaqueline McDermott has been located by Search and Rescue teams. McDermott…
UPDATE: Police investigating murder after man dies in downtown Kelowna
The Kelowna RCMP is investigating a murder after a fight in the city's downtown led…
Stinky seed bug boom bugging residents in Shuswap, Kamloops and Okanagan
Some residents in the province are being inundated with stinky little bugs this fall. The…
Popular thrift store reopens in downtown Kelowna
A popular thrift store in downtown Kelowna is finally reopening after over two years. Central…
For $25 this Kamloops woman will end your relationship properly
A controversial new service in Kamloops will handle that messy breakup for you, for a…
Missing woman Jaqueline McDermott: An adventurous tattoo artist from Ontario
The mother of missing woman Jaqueline McDermott describes her daughter as kind, positive, adventurous and…
Downtown Kamloops parking lot constant target of vandalism, slashed tires
Vehicles in a parking lot in downtown Kamloops are the ongoing targets of vandalism. Last…
Ed Sheeran coming to Vancouver
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is coming to Vancouver next year. As part of his Mathematics world…
Two found dead in Oliver travel trailer
Two people were found deceased inside a travel trailer parked on a rural property near…
City staff suggesting quickening admin processes to address Kamloops family doctor shortage
City staff are suggesting on providing tax exemptions and ways to allow family clinics to…
Okanagan skeleton family kicks off Halloween season with balloon ride
A popular family of Summerland skeletons started their month of Halloween celebrations with a hot…
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops locals take advantage of good weather for gorgeous photos
Warm temperatures and sunny blue-sky days are expected to continue into October in Kamloops and…
Man found with stab wound in Abbotsford parking lot
A victim of an Abbotsford stabbing has been sent to the hospital with serious but…
Couple with mental and physical health challenges living in pickup truck in Kelowna
Due to the housing and health-care crises, an Okanagan couple have been living in their pickup…
‘Truck Chilling Park’ opens in Kamloops
A unique new park featuring vintage trucks is complete and open to the public. Truck…
New Asian fusion eatery opens in downtown Vernon
An Asian restaurant located in the heart of Vernon opened this month. Jade Asian Kitchen…
Peachland’s medieval Gasthaus on the Lake reopens
A popular German restaurant on Peachland’s waterfront is reopening for medieval dining after months of…
Nutters health food store opening in downtown Kamloops
The doors of a new health food store in downtown Kamloops are about to open…
‘Traumatic experience’: Kamloops hiker’s dog survives fall from cliff
A Kamloops dog owner had to call for help when her springer spaniel fell 30…
Kamloops mom on disability barely staving off homelessness
A Kamloops resident on disability with terminal cancer is one paycheque away from being homeless,…