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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 Kamloops man spreads the joy of biking to kids who can’t afford them
In response to an unfortunate childhood incident, a Kamloops man has been buying and restoring…
Charcuterie processing plant gets smoking in Kamloops
A Kamloops butcher shop and deli is expanding to create a charcuterie processing plant earlier…
Peachland volunteers help begin rebuild in fire-ravaged town of Lytton
Fire season is over and that means many people have moved, but not in Lytton. …
Secret good Samaritan in Kamloops surprises young bike theft victim
A Kamloops youth had his bicycle stolen, only to have a better bike donated to…
‘Rust Valley Restorers’ star stops to help mom with baby change flat tire in Salmon Arm
A Salmon Arm woman received a surprising photo on her phone yesterday sent by her…
Sideswiped cyclist speaking out about road safety in Kamloops
A cyclist who was sideswiped by a vehicle in Kamloops last week is speaking out…
Scammers are taking advantage of Kamloops’s competitive rental housing market
It appears that finding the elusive rental unit isn’t the only challenge for hopeful tenants…
Kamloops artist’s portrait of a nurse wearing metal mask takes on new meaning
The painting by a Kamloops artist of a nurse wearing a metal mask captured some…
Kamloops man in custody following weekend stabbing
A 49-year-old Kamloops resident is in custody after allegedly stabbing another man this past weekend,…
Where almost 20,000 current and former Kamloopsians are sharing memories
Some people have taken various initiatives to spread joy and combat negativity since the beginning…
Kamloops woman says local charity saved her from homelessness — twice
When a Kamloops resident found an old crumpled up piece of paper showing her scribbled…
Peachland owner has tips on how to be a good neighbour after people feed horses toxic weeds
A woman in Peachland is speaking out to the public about how to be safe…
These Kamloops kids are giving gifts of gratitude to staff at Royal Inland Hospital
A brother and sister in Kamloops are contributing gift baskets to all departments at Royal…
Mysterious blobs wash up onto Mara Lake shoreline
A vacationer at Mara Lake in Mara, B.C. has found two creatures in the lake…
Stranger danger reports involving Kamloops school kids prompt street proofing reminder
Two reports of suspicious occurrences involving students have been made to Kamloops RCMP since schools opened…
Kamloops group has served more than 100,000 meals to homeless people during pandemic
A group of volunteers in Kamloops will soon be celebrating 555 days in a row…
Son and mother reunite in Kamloops after 49 years
A Kamloops man has been reunited with his birth mom, almost fifty years after he…
Things are about to get wild at Wild Birds Unlimited in Kamloops
B.C. wildlife experts and avid birders are flocking together to host a free open house…
West Kelowna Indigenous fashion designer pleads for others to get vaccinated
An established Indigenous fashion designer in West Kelowna is speaking out about vaccines after a…
Kamloops restaurant owner in lose-lose situation with B.C. COVID-19 vaccine card
It seems restaurant operators have been jumping through hoops, bending over backwards, and pivoting constantly…
B.C. police dog Chip to be honoured on 25th anniversary of his ultimate sacrifice
Police officers and and the public will gather in Hope to mark the 25th anniversary of…
B.C. plan to expand recycling includes mattresses, single-use fuel canisters and even fire extinguishers
Producers and consumers will be required to recycle more products in the province, as part…
An initiative to FireSmart Kamloops neighbourhoods fizzles
When the fires went out, it appears so too did any community interest in protecting…
Kamloops residents solve mystery, history of iconic Pritchard Bridge
Last week we reached out to Kamloops residents for information on the history of the…