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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.
Clearwater teacher publishes children’s book about missing Ryan Shtuka
A children’s book inspired by the hope and community connection that emerged from the tragedy…
iN PHOTOS: Beavers on display in Kamloops park
Despite miserable weather, a Kamloops photographer snapped some wonderful photos of beavers in a local…
So far, so good for Merritt four day work week pilot
The City of Merritt launched a four-day work week pilot program in November of last…
It took a fatal disease to teach Kamloops artist about life
Artist Tania Hennigar spends her days confined to a wheelchair only able to move her…
TRU prof’s new book all about learning from plants, not about them
A plant conservationist and professor of botany and ecology at Thompson Rivers University has published…
iN VIDEO: Sicamous man launches pillow invention, auditions for Dragon’s Den
The Big Spoon Cuddle Pillow is a product designed to make cuddling on the couch…
iN PHOTOS: Metal artist makes sculptures out of cutlery and horseshoes near Summerland
A stainless steel fabricator by trade, Mark Wong of Osprey Lake near Summerland followed his…
What makes these senior rescue donkeys in Chase so special
Tucked on a farm in the Turtle Valley near Chase are almost 100 rescued donkeys.…
Homeless Kamloops man found dead of suspected exposure at camp along river
A homeless man died outside in the cold in Kamloops last week, according to sources.…
‘Vacation hot spot’: Kelowna featured in reality TV series
Kelowna is featured in the latest episode of Canada’s Ultimate Challenge reality television series. The TV…
Penticton’s famous Kevin the Goose survives another winter
A Canada goose known by Penticton locals as Kevin the Goose has made it through…
iN PHOTOS: Full moon shines bright over Kamloops, Okanagan
A big, bright full moon could be seen in skies over Kamloops and the Okanagan…
Plan your trip, win luxury prizes at Kelowna airport trade show
Kelowna airport’s Spring Travel Show is this weekend, and there are chances to win flights…
Missing Merritt man’s family taking next steps in search
The family of a missing Merritt man isn't giving up the search. Miguel Mack, 24, was…
Weather near perfect to see tonight’s Worm Moon in Okanagan, Kamloops
The odds are in your favour if you want to check out tonight's Worm Moon…