Shannon Ainslie

Kamloops divided on how to deal with homeless and toxic drug crisis: report
Kamloops continues to be impacted by the negative effects of the homelessness and toxic drug…

Demand for blood rising but donating not getting any easier in Thompson-Okanagan
While the demand for lifesaving blood and blood products continues to rise, Canadian Blood Services…

‘Completely unacceptable’: Vernon man douses fire left behind by irresponsible campers
An outdoor enthusiast, and former wildfire fighter, who spotted an abandoned campfire burning on a…

iN VIDEO: Lillooet man breaks intergenerational trauma cycle, gives back to community
Six years ago, Rocker Brady almost died after overdosing under the Overlanders Bridge in Kamloops…

‘Very stressful’: Finding place to live in Kamloops an ordeal for international students
An international student was in a housing crisis for months after arriving in Kamloops in…

iN PHOTOS: Mountain bluebirds nesting in custom-made boxes in Kamloops
Bluebird nesting boxes can be found on trees and fence posts on several trails throughout…

iN VIDEO: Iconic A&W whistle dog returns after fans made enough noise
The Whistle Dog is returning to the A&W menu across Canada and die-hard fans of…

Food bank in Kamloops cuts back on distribution of perishables
The Kamloops Food Bank is reducing supplies of perishable food to clients next month leaving…

May’s ‘Flower’ moon approaches peak illumination in Kamloops, Okanagan
The May moon is waxing to full this week and sky watchers in the Thompson-Okanagan…

Grieving Okanagan mom uses her voice to help other families who lost a child
A Lake Country mom who is grieving after the tragic loss of her little girl…

One woman’s battle for long-term care in Interior Health for elderly family members
A Kamloops woman who battled to find long-term care for three aging parents is warning…

Kamloops man designs innovative, award-winning housing model for addiction recovery
A Kamloops man has designed a housing model geared at increasing the success rates of…

iN PHOTOS: Gems along Kettle Valley Rail Trail from Myra Canyon to Chute Lake
Kelowna resident Chris Klugh went for a trucking adventure with a friend on a back…

Vernon woman humbled by award for lifetime of search and rescue service
A Vernon resident has been acknowledged for her incredible 35 years of dedication in the…

Kamloops stray cat kennelling contract with SPCA delayed for months
A new contract between the BC SPCA and the City of Kamloops for kennelling stray…