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.
iN HOLIDAY: Salmon Arm winery making traditional winter cocktail mulled wine
A steaming cast iron pot full of mulled wine will be hanging over a fire…
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…
The Stock Pot Café: a hidden Kamloops gem
A warm, family-oriented restaurant can be found tucked away in a Kamloops industrial park. Despite…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Downtown Kelowna Thai restaurant closure is bittersweet
A beautiful Thai restaurant on the downtown Kelowna waterfront is closing its doors at the…
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…
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…
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…
New Asian fusion eatery opens in downtown Vernon
An Asian restaurant located in the heart of Vernon opened this month. Jade Asian Kitchen…
Peachland’s medieval Gasthaus on the Lake reopens
A popular German restaurant on Peachland’s waterfront is reopening for medieval dining after months of…
Nutters health food store opening in downtown Kamloops
The doors of a new health food store in downtown Kamloops are about to open…
Downtown Kamloops restaurant owners closing doors and saying goodbye
A family owned restaurant in downtown Kamloops is closing its doors at the end of…