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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.
Out of control wildfire near Hope impacting traffic on Trans-Canada
Drivers are being asked not to stop on Highway 1 in the Hope area due…
iN PHOTOS: Brilliant harvest moon captured by Okanagan, Kamloops photographers
The cameras came out at night as photographers in the Okanagan and Kamloops captured incredible shots…
Popular Kamloops African restaurant moving into bigger, better location
The owner of a West African restaurant in downtown Kamloops is moving to a larger…
iN PHOTOS: Incredible wildlife photos chosen out of hundreds in B.C. SPCA contest
The B.C. SPCA annual amateur wildlife photography contest winners have been announced for this year,…
iN PHOTOS: Amazing photos of salmon in Shuswap preview of Adams River run
An experienced photographer got a surprise when she was camping at Shuswap Lake Provincial Park…
School bus driver caught speeding in Kelowna school zone
The driver of a school bus with children onboard was caught going over the speed…
Kamloops couple has close encounter with pair of cougars
A couple in Kamloops had a close encounter with two cougars this past weekend. Samantha…
The Mustard Seed in Kamloops looking for financial help
A charity with a location in Kamloops is struggling financially and needs help. The Mustard…
Highly anticipated food hall opens this week in Kamloops
Two long-time Kamloops business owners and restaurateurs are busy getting ready to open the doors…
UPDATE: Accident on Highway 97C near Peachland cleared
Traffic circulation on Highway 97C near Peachland is completely reopened in both directions following a…
Cracked windshield leads to arrest of wanted, violent offender in Kelowna
A wanted violent offender was caught and arrested during a routine traffic stop after being…
Suspect of vehicle theft no match for Mako the police dog
A police dog in Kamloops earned his breakfast very early on Saturday morning. Police were…
UPDATE: Smoky skies advisory ends
A smoky skies bulletin issued throughout the Southern Interior finally ended today with some wind…
Kamloops RCMP seek man wanted for assault with a weapon
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man who is wanted on…
Experienced Kamloops chef days away from opening new restaurant
A well-known chef in Kamloops is counting the final days before opening his first restaurant.…
Friends like these two flock together everywhere in Kamloops
Residents in Kamloops might have seen Woody Smith and his best friend Hoolio around the…
Missing teenaged girl could be in Kamloops or Clearwater
Police are asking the public’s assistance in locating missing 16-year-old Liveea Bissat. Bissat has not…
Kamloops fashion designer taking edgy, luxury line to New York Fashion Week
A popular fashion designer in Kamloops is heading to New York Fashion Week in September…
Kelowna firefighters tackle second suspicious fire in two days
The Kelowna fire department put out a suspicious fire in a garage this morning at…
Out of control fire burning near Lytton
The B.C. Wildfire Service is responding to wildfire located 20 kilometres northeast of Lytton that…
Kamloops gardener expects to be startled by her own pest control experiment
An avid Kamloops gardener is trying an unusual way to control insects in her yard…
Injured Kamloops skateboarder was likely ‘downhill bombing’
With longboarders and skateboarders regularly cruising the busy streets of Kamloops there is always a…
Authentic German bistro opens on Kamloops’ North Shore
Kamloops foodies can now enjoy homemade authentic German food on the Tranquille corridor. Eddies European…
A new bakery is rising up and getting rolling in Kamloops
A new bakery is opening on Kamloops’ North Shore in September. Owners Nicholas Driver and…