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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.
Garage sales are popping back up in Kamloops, Okanagan
More community-wide garage sales are sure to be returning in Kamloops and the Okanagan this…
Child luring incident in Penticton prompts RCMP to provide safety tips
Three young girls in Penticton were reportedly approached by an older man asking if they…
‘I am not OK’: Canadian Ukrainian in Kamloops in emotional pain as Russia invades homeland
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is causing anger, fear and grief among Canadian Ukrainians who…
Greta Van Fleet adds Kelowna to 42-city North American tour
Grammy-award winning American rock band Greta Van Fleet has announced the new arena shows for…
If it slithers or hops in B.C. this new Kamloops-developed website has got you covered
A colourful and comprehensive website about reptiles and amphibians in the province is now available.…
Participants needed for TRU study on impact of COVID restrictions in care homes
A research team at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops has been busy collecting data as…
Melting snow reveals small rodents up to no good under this Kamloops lawn
– This story was originally published Feb. 23. A Kamloops resident discovered interesting zig zag…
Retired cop and his Labradoodle save a life while on walk in Kamloops
A retired cop and his four-legged assistant likely saved a life during one of their…
‘Stand with Ukraine’ rally tomorrow in Kamloops
A rally to support Ukraine is scheduled in Kamloops for tomorrow. The Russian invasion of…
iN PHOTOS: Vernon man slogs in knee-high snow to get amazing Aberdeen columns photos
A Vernon-based landscape photographer snapped some snowy, early spring photos of the spectacular Aberdeen columns…
Planning, prepping, pruning: How to get a jumpstart on gardening season in Kamloops, Okanagan
Spring is around the corner and some gardening enthusiasts are already finding ways to prepare…
Canadian flag on Pincushion Mountain above Peachland turned upside down
The Canadian flag that flies atop Pincushion Mountain has been turned upside down in recent…
Kamloops restaurant evacuated after report of handgun
A large police presence on the North Shore in Kamloops yesterday was in response to…
Missing Kamloops woman’s 33rd birthday inspires acts of kindness
A childhood friend of a missing Kamloops woman wanted to celebrate Shannon White's 33rd birthday…
How to attract hummingbirds that may arrive early in Kamloops, Okanagan
Three species of migratory hummingbirds could be arriving in backyards in the Okanagan and Kamloops…
Provincial pilot program helping moms using substances finds success in Kamloops
Pregnant women with problematic substance use are receiving comprehensive care through an innovative provincial pilot…
Kamloops man captures photos of elusive, long-tailed weasel in the snow
A Kamloops man captured photos of a long-tailed weasel, despite the stealthy critter’s camouflaged winter…
Heavy snowfall warning for Coquihalla and other high elevation highways
A heavy snowfall warning has been issued for three sections of southern Interior highways. The…
Drunk driver parked on Trans-Canada in Kamloops arrested
An impaired driving incident in Kamloops is under investigation. Police were called to Highway 1…
This Kamloops cheerleading team has something big to cheer about
A small but mighty Kamloops cheerleading team is heading to the world stage in April.…
Vernon RCMP ask for help to find woman wanted for robbery, assault
Vernon RCMP are requesting the public’s help to locate a woman wanted for robbery and…
Arrest made in series of break and enters in Kelowna
RCMP have arrested a suspect in connection to a series of break-ins at unlocked homes…
Successful Toronto restaurant King Taps opening 2nd location in downtown Kelowna
A new restaurant will be joining the classy, resort-style Water Street scene in Kelowna’s downtown…
Armed Ontario fugitive busted in Kelowna
Police arrested a suspect in Kelowna on the weekend who was wanted on Canada-wide warrant…