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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 man facing charges for break-in at fire hall
A Kamloops man is in custody facing several charges after breaking into the Kamloops Fire…
Kelowna woman caught attempting to steal a catalytic converter in Vernon
A Kelowna woman was caught by police while allegedly trying to steal a catalytic converter…
A look at Lytton’s rebuilding progress, six months after devastating wildfire
It has been six months since wildfire almost completely destroyed the Village of Lytton, and…
Numerous crashes in icy conditions on Highway 97 south of Vernon
An alarming number single and multi-vehicle collisions led police to temporarily close a section of…
iN VIDEO: How this Kamloops-area man ‘Onewheels’ away the winter blues
Mike Erickson has found a fun and unique way to play outside when it’s cold,…
Cyclists on fat bikes floating on the snow in Kamloops, Okanagan
It is a growing trend for cyclists to ride fat tire bikes during the winter,…
Sicamous amputee determined to ride her motorcycle again with help from prosthetic leg
An energetic Sicamous woman who recently had an above-the-knee leg amputation is already preparing to…
Inspiring Kamloops model takes next step in career; documentary coming out soon
A Kamloops Indigenous model and makeup artist who dazzled the local and creative art scene…
Why a well-known Kamloops homeless man and his cat struggle to find a place to live
– This story was originally published Jan. 3, 2022. Some homeless people in Kamloops struggle…
iN VIDEO: New documentary focuses on opioid crisis in Kamloops
A demo reel showing the first part of a documentary film series about the opioid…
Vernon man busted at Kal Lake lookout with drugs, cash and weapons
A Vernon man was arrested and drugs, cash and weapons seized after police investigated a…
Shannon White’s family pleads with the public to keep looking
The majority of people who go missing are found within days, but in some cases…
When people had nowhere to go in the Kamloops cold, The Loop stepped up
During a recent spell of freezing winter weather, volunteers abandoned the rules and worked quickly…
Police ask for help locating a West Kelowna man for violent assault
A West Kelowna man is wanted in connection to a violent assault and police are…
Fox pups in peril after Quesnel residents feed, take selfies with them
Two young foxes are now at a wildlife rescue centre in Quesnel after spending more…
How a Vernon man got this stunning photo of Helmcken Falls in Wells Gray Park
A Vernon man captured some icy photos of the Helmcken Falls in Wells Gray Provincial…
Kamloops RCMP looking to ID suspect in break and enter
Kamloops RCMP are asking for help to identify a suspect in connection with a residential…
Kamloops councillor says ‘we failed’ homeless resident who died of hypothermia
A homeless senior died in the cold earlier this winter and a city councillor is…
You’re invited to a skating party on Inks lake near Kamloops, but bring a shovel
A call has gone out for volunteers with shovels to help clear the snow on…
Here are the most popular B.C. baby names of 2021
For the third year in a row, Olivia is the top girls name in the…
Record number of adaptive sports participants glide down slopes at Sun Peaks
An adaptive sports program at Sun Peaks is exploding with a record number of students…
Kekuli Cafe gets cookin’ to help those devastated by Merritt flood
Every year on Christmas Day the Kekuli Café in Merritt opens its doors to the…
Homeless man found dead in Kelowna during RCMP wellness check
A 34-year-old homeless man was found dead in downtown Kelowna last night. Officers located the…
Kamloops thrift store tosses price-tags for needy in cold snap
With several areas of the province under an extreme cold warning, many people are struggling…