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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.
Mites are still killing off Canadian honeybees more than anything else
This year an extraordinary 45.5 per cent of the country’s overwintering honeybee colonies died. Poor…
There’s excitement stirring behind this Kamloops food hub
A large scale food hub and innovation centre is about to open its industrial kitchen…
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Central Okanagan, including Kelowna
The weather office is tracking a severe thunderstorm this afternoon in the Central Okanagan capable…
B.C. cherry growers celebrate as access granted to lucrative South Korean market
Canadian cherries have been granted market access to South Korea by Canada's market access secretariat,…
Kamloops Pride Week is back with brand new, big events
Kamloops Pride Week is back after a two-year COVID hiatus, and it is expected to…
Massive kids entertainment centre and eatery opening in Kamloops industrial park
A colourful and imaginative large-scale entertainment space for families is opening soon in Kamloops. Zaaz…
Lower Mainland man accidentally drowned at Peachland beach
The man who drowned in Okanagan Lake near Peachland yesterday afternoon has been identified as…
iN PHOTOS: River otter family star attraction in Salmon Arm
A family of river otters in Salmon Arm are becoming the most popular animals in…
Out-of-control cat population has Okanagan Humane Society scrambling
The Okanagan Humane Society is struggling to find enough foster care homes to help with…
Kelowna winery wins top honours at prestigious national competition
The team at CedarCreek Estate Winery in Kelowna has a reason to lift a glass…
iN PHOTOS: Vernon photographer captures stunning Aurora Borealis over city
A landscape photographer in Vernon captured the spectacular Northern Lights in the wee hours today.…
Lillooet winery takes third place win in prestigious national competition
A winery in the small town of Lillooet is making it big nationally with its…
More than 100 farm animals moved to safety from South Okanagan wildfire threat
A farm was able to move all of their animals to safety this week from…
iN VIDEO: Abandoned dog who lead BCSPCA rescuers to her pups making full recovery
An amazing mother dog who recently saved her nine new born puppies is making a…
Salmon Arm RCMP issue warning about counterfeit Canadian currency
Police are asking businesses and banks to be vigilant after counterfeit $50 and $100 Canadian…
Kamloops couple seriously injured in Trans-Canada crash reach out for help
A Kamloops couple and their pet dog were physically injured and emotionally traumatized after surviving…
Kamloops man arrested and charged for robbery in Sahali
A Kamloops man is in custody after robbing a store and allegedly producing a weapon.…
Man hospitalized after being stabbed in Kamloops
A man was recently taken to the hospital with a stab wound and a woman…
FUN AND FREE: Kamloops Museum offering kid-friendly educational tours
A special opportunity is available to residents looking to learn about the history of Kamloops,…
Clearwater ER closed for five nights in a row due to staff shortage
The emergency department in Clearwater will be closed for five nights in a row this…
Runaway pup rescued in Kamloops after weeks-long search
It took a community effort to finally catch a Boston terrier that spent over five…
Cooler weather aiding in suppression of out of control wildfire near Kamloops
Cooler weather, higher relative humidity and cloud cover forecast for the Kamloops area today will…
‘Very frustrating’: Spooked Kamloops dog missing for weeks evades capture
A grey and white Boston terrier has been on the loose in Kamloops for an…
Watching Creek wildfire near Kamloops grows to 195 hectares
The wildfire burning around 15 kilometres from Kamloops’s city centre has grown to 195 hectares…