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.
Effort underway to save a historic packinghouse in Lake Country
“The history of the packinghouses is part of our community."
Winery owner needs help selling 100,000 litres of wine made from saved Okanagan grapes
“I did my part, saved the grapes and put them in tanks. Now we need marketing access and marketing support. We also need BC consumers to help out.”
Drunken Cherries and other value-added spirits at Okanagan, Kamloops distilleries
The sour cherries are picked from a farm in East Kelowna.
The less celebrated table grape still packs a punch in the Okanagan
"As soon as we have sample boxes out people try the and gravitate toward them."
iN PHOTOS: Filipino baker puts lifelong passion into cake creations in the Shuswap
"I was in there at the right time on Halloween when the display was stocked and looked amazing. I was like ‘who is doing this?’”
iN PHOTOS: Bountiful grape crop bursts with colour in Okanagan, Kamloops
The high yields and healthy, gorgeous fruit is a promising sight.
Kelowna gains international gastronomy status
“Becoming a city of gastronomy will attract new visitors, events and conferences, and is something very special to be proud of as residents.”
Grape growers harvest bumper crop in Okanagan and Kamloops
“What growers are sharing with us is that the vines are full and the harvest has been really good."
Okanagan’s first cat café sees hundreds of felines adopted
To date 424 cats have been adopted.
iN PHOTOS: Pumpkin spice specialty treats to taste in Kamloops, Okanagan
“Pumpkin spice treats help bring in the fall season and add to our cosy atmosphere."
Supply of locally grown turkeys limited in Okanagan, Kamloops this year
“I'd encourage people to support their local farmers and get their orders in soon."
‘Passion for peppers:’ Business is hot for South Okanagan couple
“The medium of spicy food to engage with the public is hysterical. Humour exists between someone’s perceived heat tolerance and the reality of it.”
Fun festivals for foodies in Okanagan, Kamloops
These weekend events are fun for the whole family.
iN PHOTOS: Six delicious berries growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
A fruit that isn’t commonly seen is a Tayberry, which is a cross between a blackberry and a raspberry.
Visitors can sip on booze while watching Music in the Park in Kamloops
Music in the park is kicking off for the summer in various districts in Kamloops…