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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.
How this prize-winning Kamloops garlic farmer grows the biggest bulbs
A prize-winning garlic grower near Kamloops is already feeling competitive for the season, as the…
Every can counts: Donating to Ukrainian war effort made simple in Kamloops
Residents in Kamloops who want to support the war effort in Ukraine now have an…
$8M lottery win for uncle and nephew in Chilliwack
An uncle and his nephew have won a whopping $8 million in last week's Lotto…
What grownups in costume are playing in a Kamloops park every week
Grownups dressed in medieval costumes, carrying prop swords and shields can be seen running through…
Owner of Kamloops’s Craig’s Bakery reassures customers after costly safety inspection penalty
A family-owned bakery in Kamloops was fined last month after a workplace B.C. inspection found…
Removing mask mandate scary for Kamloops, Okanagan people with auto-immune challenges
The recent lifting of the mask mandate is causing some residents to breathe a sigh…
iN VIDEO: ZZ Top to rock Penticton, Kamloops on Raw Whisky tour
Rock and roll icons ZZ Top will be bringing energy, along with their iconic big…
B.C. residents renovating homes to combat extreme weather conditions
A new B.C. Hydro report finds fears over hotter summers and extreme weather caused by…
Rally for those impacted by Russian invasion of Ukraine held in Kamloops
A solemn, heartfelt ceremony was held on the Thompson Rivers University Campus today. Around thirty…
iN VIDEO: Tickets on sale for The Weeknd in Vancouver this summer
Multi award-winning artist The Weeknd is coming to Vancouver this summer. Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, known…
New European bistro set to open next month in Kamloops
Some residents are eagerly awaiting the opening of a new bistro in Kamloops. Owner Eduardo…
Ethnic food sale planned in Kelowna to support Ukrainian families
While the devastating war in Ukraine continues, some Kelowna residents are rolling up their sleeves…
Russian student in Kamloops gives insight on what’s happening on the ground in Moscow
A communications student at Thompson Rivers University is sharing what her family in Russia is…
Anti-masker, anti-vaxxer Chris Sky on tour again, stopping in Kamloops, Kelowna
Vocal anti-restrictions speaker, Chris Sky Saccoccia, is coming to Kamloops and Kelowna again later this…
Police looking for witnesses to robbery at Kelowna gas station
RCMP are on the hunt for a suspect in a Kelowna gas station robbery over…
Why hikers, bikers need to resist temptation to use muddy trails in Kamloops, Okanagan
Things are starting to warm up as we approach the first day of spring, and…
Pedestrian hit by car in Kelowna seriously injured
Kelowna police are looking for witnesses to a pedestrian collision that sent one woman to…
Large quantity of oxycodone seized during Kamloops traffic stop
Kamloops police officers seized four kilograms of suspected oxycodone, a stolen trailer and $1,800 in…
Controversial comedian Bill Burr tour stopping in Vancouver
Fans of Bill Burr and those looking for a night of laughter can put their…
Ukrainian Kamloops resident working overtime to better protect fellows on front lines in Kyiv, Kharkiv
A Kamloops resident is working long days, coordinating the gathering and shipment of protective equipment…
Here’s what’s moving into the old Montana’s restaurant in Kamloops
Some Kamloops foodies are curious to know what is going into the building that formerly…
Kamloops Ukrainian dancers to bring colour, hope to rallies in support homeland
Kamloops can expect to see Ukrainian dancers in colourful traditional wear at today's rally in…
Kamloops firefighters extinguish blaze at North Shore restaurant
No one was hurt as Kamloops firefighters put out an early morning blaze at a…
Spring reminder: B.C. SPCA warns pet owners to be on look out for poisonous roaches
With higher temperatures and more blue sky days on the horizon, many people are starting…