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.
50-year-old treasured Kamloops restaurant still rebuilding after burst pipe
One of the oldest restaurants in Kamloops has been temporarily closed for months, and the…
Downtown Kamloops restaurant owners closing doors and saying goodbye
A family owned restaurant in downtown Kamloops is closing its doors at the end of…
Nutters health food store opening in downtown Kamloops
The doors of a new health food store in downtown Kamloops are about to open…
Peachland’s medieval Gasthaus on the Lake reopens
A popular German restaurant on Peachland’s waterfront is reopening for medieval dining after months of…
New Asian fusion eatery opens in downtown Vernon
An Asian restaurant located in the heart of Vernon opened this month. Jade Asian Kitchen…
Cool retro treats bringing sweet memories for candy lovers in Kamloops
Astro Pops, Fun Dips, Cracker Jacks and Big League Chewing Gum are just a few…
Demand for creamy, Italian cannoli stretching small business start-up in Kamloops
Is there anything better than a sweet, fresh cream-filled cannoli? Two women in Kamloops don’t…
Christopher Seguin’s family celebrates his birthday with fundraising competition
It has been five years since Christopher Seguin died, but his family is keeping his…
Downtown Kelowna Thai restaurant closure is bittersweet
A beautiful Thai restaurant on the downtown Kelowna waterfront is closing its doors at the…
Funky K-pop food truck’s bao big hit in Kamloops
A cool new food truck is wrapping up its first summer season in Kamloops. Kochi…
How local tea shops are surviving amid international supply-chain issues
There are few things more comforting than wrapping your hands around a hot, steaming cup…
Jadoo Indian restaurant brings different kind of dining experience to Kamloops
A new eclectic Indian restaurant in Kamloops is putting a creative, immersive twist on the…
Incredible Hulk ready to ‘smash’ tasting of expensive cognac at West Kelowna winery
A West Kelowna winery is hosting an unusual and exclusive tasting event next month. Crown…
The Stock Pot Café: a hidden Kamloops gem
A warm, family-oriented restaurant can be found tucked away in a Kamloops industrial park. Despite…
Indigenous South Okanagan winery celebrates 20-year anniversary
Nk’Mip Cellars is the first Indigenous-owned winery in North America and is known for expressing…