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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 preparing to join Kelowna with public surveillance cameras
As small businesses continue to fall victim to crime in Kamloops, there is a growing…
How gearheads once convinced Kamloops to let them drag race on a city street
A drag race strip in Kamloops B.C. once attracted hundreds of race cars and thousands…
Mother of missing man Ryan Shtuka finds purpose sharing her knowledge of extensive search
Heather Shtuka has never stopped searching for her son, Ryan, after he went missing on…
Kamloops developer says it tried working with tenants about to be evicted
A Kamloops company planning a major redevelopment on Battle and Nicola Streets says it has…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops man makes time lapse video of river activity across the year
A Kamloops man has pieced together a time lapse video of the rising and falling…
Passenger of an impaired driver in Kamloops was found with a loaded firearm, drugs and cash
The passenger of an impaired driver has been arrested after being caught in Kamloops with…
Kamloops residents left stranded as rented houses are slated for demolition
Homes slated for demolition in Kamloops are leaving current renters scrambling to find more housing,…
Kamloops school district plans to manage homeless squatters, used needles on school properties
As students return to school this week, some Kamloops parents may be concerned about potential…
Overdosing man saved in Salmon Arm with help from many
A tragedy was averted in Salmon Arm recently due to the quick actions of the…
iN PHOTOS: Bizarre, unsafe violations spotted by B.C. commercial vehicle inspectors
Some days can feel like the Wild West for inspectors with B.C.'s Commercial Vehicle Safety and…
Kamloops mom pleads for help to find kidney donor for 4-year-old daughter
A family in Kamloops has received devastating news about their four-year-old who has spent the…
History of iconic Pritchard Bridge near Kamloops is a mystery
A wooden bridge in Pritchard, east of Kamloops along the Trans-Canada Highway, has an uncommon…
Kamloops residents invited to meeting on how to fire smart a neighbourhood
A move to involve the public in fire smarting neighbourhoods is taking place in Kamloops…
‘Slap in the face’: Kelowna search and rescue group targeted by thieves
Central Okanagan Search and Resuce volunteers have fallen victim to crime after gear was stolen…
Clean makeup business founded in Salmon Arm expands to Victoria as sales skyrocket
A business owner from Salmon Arm is winning awards and seeing her sales skyrocket as…
Signs your teen’s mental health is taking a hit from COVID pandemic restrictions
With the pandemic well into its fourth wave, some young people appear to be struggling…
Woman sexually assaulted by stranger in West Kelowna
West Kelowna RCMP are asking the public for assistance following a report that a sexual…
Interest in using horse dewormer to treat COVID-19 on the rise in southern Interior
Some farm supply stores in the southern Interior are seeing a surge in sales of…
How a Kamloops entrepreneur’s invention makes dealing with dog poop less smelly and gross
Dog lovers in western Canada can expect to see a first-of-its kind product on pet…
Kamloops’s Greg Stewart unleashes gold winning shot put at Tokyo Paralympics
Competitive shot putter Greg Stewart won a gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics with his…
Woman looking for bears duped by wooden ones in West Kelowna
While bears appear to be on the move in urban areas searching for food or…
iN PHOTOS: SilverStar Mountain Resort gets snowy surprise on last day of August
While the weather today in the southern Interior feels a lot cooler, and in some…
Jessie Simpson going home five years after brutal attack
After five years of recovering in hospital and a care facility, Jessie Simpson is finally…
Zero-emission electric motor coach could set Guinness record with trip from Kamloops to Vancouver
An electric motor coach is currently on pace to set a green world record as…