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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.
Kamloops backcountry enthusiast and author finds obsidian rock
An avid hiker with a passion for geology was able to add something new to…
Mother dogs and their puppies found abandoned on side of BC highway
Two young mother dogs and twelve puppies were surrendered to the BCSPCA in Prince Rupert…
Kelowna pharmacist sheds light on drug addiction in healthcare with podcast
Two health-care professionals are tackling tough issues around safe supply and substance use in the…
Northern lights activity predicted for Kamloops, Okanagan this week
Night sky watchers and shutterbugs might want to find a good location for viewing the…
More than 200,000 sunflowers planted for popular North Okanagan festival
Preparations are in the works for the colourful Bloom Sunflower Festival in Spallumcheen that will…
Vernon’s famous ghost storyteller scaring new generations at O’Keefe Ranch
History buffs, paranormal explorers and anyone who loves a good spooky story may want to…
Penticton spoken-word poet Shane Koyczan admitted to hospital
Renowned Canadian spoken-word poet Shane Koyczan is in hospital facing medical challenges, but it is…
Cavers keen to explore mysterious giant pit in Wells Gray National Park
An experienced caver has big dreams of getting into a recently discovered mega-sized cave in…
Kamloops teen on mission to remove rusty cars, metal parts from shoreline
A young Kamloops woman is taking initiative to get a mess of rusted cars removed…
PAWSITIVE TREND: Kamloops locksmith who rescues hot dogs getting fewer calls
A locksmith and animal lover in Kamloops continues to provide free and fast services unlocking…
BEETLE INVASION: Elm seed bugs making a nuisance of themselves in Okanagan, Kamloops
A Lake Country resident is losing the war against the excessive number of invasive elm…
Kamloops kid heads to world junior championship for second time
An eight-year-old golfer from Kamloops is on his way to San Diego today to compete…
Vernon man hit in face with tire iron during confrontation with teens
A Vernon man is recovering from a vicious attack last month that left him with…
Don’t be cruel to this Kamloops kid for his 1950s Elvis style
A Kamloops teenager who fell in love with Elvis Presley at the age of six,…
Helicopter needed to rescue injured ATV rider in Kelowna area
It was a very busy weekend for Central Okanagan Search and Rescue with crews responding…