Ashley Legassic
Ashley was born and raised in B.C., and recently moved to Kamloops from Vancouver. She pursued her diploma in journalism at Langara College and graduated in 2015. She got her start as an overnight writer for the Morning News on Global B.C. After spending a year there, she decided to follow her passion and joined iNFOnews.ca as a reporter covering court, cops and crime in Kamloops. If you have a story you think people should know about, email her at alegassic@infonews.ca.
Ashley Legassic's Stories
Crash south of Barriere closes Yellowhead Highway
BARRIERE – A collision south of Barriere has closed the Yellowhead Highway this afternoon. The…
Local business produces map to help Kamloops catch ’em all
KAMLOOPS – If you find yourself wondering where you can find some of the rarest…
VIDEO: Thermal camera captures cougar lounging on highway
ELKO – If you're planning on driving Highway 3, make sure you keep an eye…
New Sun Peaks health centre granted $100,000 from government
KAMLOOPS – The new community health centre in Sun Peaks is getting a $100,000 boost…
Kamloops community leader appointed to Interior Health board of directors
KAMLOOPS – A well-known community leader in Kamloops has been appointed to Interior Health's board…
Kelowna man found guilty of driving stolen truck drunk on Coquihalla
KAMLOOPS – A young Kelowna man, who admits to being a heavy drinker, may be…
Former TRU director allowed in community while serving child pornography sentence
KAMLOOPS – The former director of graduate studies at Thompson Rivers University will have to…
Kamloops Crime Stoppers looking for shoplifter who bit officer
KAMLOOPS – Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to find a violent shoplifter who…
BAT ASSAULT: Kamloops man accused of beating teenager with bat denied bail
"I DON'T THINK SOMEBODY THAT CAN DO THINGS LIKE THIS SHOULD BE OUT IN PUBLIC."…
Kamloops mother speaks out after son’s bike was stolen from his work
KAMLOOPS – Jacob Stewart was working the late shift at his new job when he…
UPDATE: Now extinguished Cherry Creek grass fire suspected to be human caused
KAMLOOPS – A grass fire near Cherry Creek is under patrol today after crews managed…
Investigators on scene determining cause of North Shore house fire
KAMLOOPS – Fire investigators are on scene at a North Shore home today after crews…
UPDATE: Firearm seized outside North Shore home after gunshots fired
KAMLOOPS – RCMP confirm a firearm was seized outside of a North Shore home after…
Everyone accounted for after Kamloops Fire Rescue tackles fire at Boys & Girls Club
KAMLOOPS – The boys and girls are safe today thanks to the quick actions of…
BAT ASSAULT: Fundraising for Kamloops teen in coma goes beyond immediate family
KAMLOOPS – People from Kamloops and Kelowna are coming together to raise money for the…