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.
Community responds after general store near Kamloops hit with costly crime
A familiar and respected community store near Kamloops was broken into and vandalized last month…
Why the BC CDC is warning you to wash your fruits and vegetables
There is an increase in gastrointestinal infections in the province this year and it’s linked…
iN PHOTOS: Weird veggies from Kamloops, Okanagan
It’s that time of year when funny-looking vegetables start appearing, from twisted carrots to horny…
Summerland’s newest winery is now open after ten years in the making
The team at Solvero Wines is inviting the public to visit their brand new winery…
Prestigious Silver Star Wine Festival about to uncork for second year
Elevated menus, wine tastings, entertainment and markets are on the menu for the four-day Silver…
Slow rollout for new cider bar and kitchen on Skaha Lake in Penticton
A new cider pub on Skaha Lake has been opening slowly over the past month…
Innovative French patisserie in Lake Country offers foodies something different
A pastry shop in Lake Country might be small in size, but the flavours, designs…
Rebellious Unicorns take drag burlesque show to Lake Country winery
A team of drag performers from Kelowna are delivering an evening of entertainment at a…
Vernon pastry chefs lure in long lineups for fresh baked treats
A farm-to-table bakery was the centre of attention at a local Peachland market a few…
Kelowna candy store opens with Willy Wonka-inspired moving displays
A sweet new candy and treat shop in Kelowna is having a grand opening on…
Five felines adopted at Kelowna cat café in its first week of opening
After months of hard work, a Kelowna resident officially opened the doors to her new…
Summer rib festivals sizzling soon in Okanagan and Kamloops
Summer is right around the corner and that means rib festivals are about to get…
Vernon man reviewing every eatery in the city in memory of late wife
A Vernon man is on a mission to review every single restaurant, cafe and eatery…
Slowly smoked BBQ a juicy new addition to Penticton’s rail trail
Flying Pig Barbeque just opened at kilometre three on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail in…
Just in time for summer, new snack shop and patio opens in Penticton
A new lakeside shop just opened in Penticton that offers summertime snacks, coffees, locally made…