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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 urban rabbit farmer gets big surprise, times 8
A Kamloops resident was on the way to put down her beloved pet rabbit earlier…
iN PHOTOS: Endangered badger caught on camera in Kamloops
A Kamloops photographer caught an unusual wild animal on her camera a few days ago,…
This Vernon couple found a unique way to help the less fortunate
Vernon business owners Tracey Griffin and husband Jimmy Miller take their well-stocked pickup truck to…
Neighbours west of Kamloops create wildfire strategy after two devastating blazes
After being impacted twice by raging wildfires in the past few years, neighbours in a…
iN PHOTOS: Hundreds of migrating sandhill cranes make annual stop near Merritt
Logan Lake resident and photographer Loekie Vanderwall had an unforgettable experience when she headed out…
Shuswap community pulls together to help stray dog in rough shape
A Sorrento woman is overwhelmed by the community support after she found a dog in…
Why these trees in Kamloops are naked: Local mystery solved
A Kamloops resident snapped a photo of three Douglas fir trees mostly stripped of bark…
Okanagan Vintage Fair promises a treasure trove of collectables
Anyone who loves hunting for vintage treasures won’t want to miss the Okanagan Vintage Fair…
Zellers food truck won’t be rolling into Kamloops this weekend after all
Those hungry for nostalgic food from the Zellers food truck will have to wait a…
How 4/20 celebrations have changed in Kamloops, Okanagan
Advocates of cannabis have been gathering for 4/20 Day on April 20 every year for…
Kamloops cat rescue finds feral cat full of pellets
Three pellets from a pellet gun were seen in the x-ray of a feral cat…
Single mom in Kamloops separated from babies for lack of affordable housing
A single mother in Kamloops put her toddlers in temporary foster care this past month…
Kamloops smorgasbord restaurant looking at co-op model to stay in business
The Smorgasbord Deli and Country Garden Greenhouse is closing at end of this summer after…
Carnival fun headed to Kamloops with return of West Coast Amusements
Anyone craving old fashioned mini donuts, cotton candy and corn dogs on a stick will…
iN PHOTOS: Photographers capturing migratory birds returning to Kamloops, Okanagan
Migratory birds are showing up in Kamloops and the Okanagan to mate and make nests,…