Shannon Ainslie

Iconic Halloween ghost tours in Vernon are back with spooky stories for all ages
History buffs, paranormal explorers and anyone who loves scary stories might want to take advantage…

Ghost stories and tasty food highlight weekend fun in Okanagan, Kamloops
Anyone wanting to get out, explore their city and socialize for no charge — or…

Orionids meteor shower peaks this weekend in Okanagan, Kamloops
The Orionids meteor shower is underway and reaches its peak this weekend. Skywatchers in Kamloops…

New parking lot at Big White cleared in time for season
Skiers and snowboarders at Big White Mountain ski resort will have more access to parking…

‘Tried and tested’: Kamloops cooperative to provide affordable housing in midst of crisis
A new housing initiative has emerged in Kamloops in response to the housing crisis with…

Too much harvest? Don’t dump it, donate it to those in need in Kamloops, Okanagan
It is harvest time and that means there is an abundance of fruit and vegetables…

Vernon 10-year-old publishes book about a spooky otherworld
A ten-year-old Vernon boy just published his first book after a year working on the…

Why the air in Kamloops smells so bad (and why you needn’t worry about it)
A pulp mill has been operating in the centre of Kamloops for almost six decades,…

Someone else is buried in a family’s Lake Country cemetery plot
Dan Fontaine is hoping to find a solution after discovering two people are interred in…

Purrrfect outcome for cat severely burned in McDougall Creek wildfire
A severely burned cat in West Kelowna has made a full recovery and found a…

Craft beer, gaming and music festivals kick off in Okanagan and Kamloops this weekend
With so many events and festivals happening in Kamloops and the Okanagan this coming weekend…
Partial solar eclipse visible this week in Okanagan, Kamloops
Skywatchers in Kamloops and the Okanagan can look forward to a partial solar eclipse this…

Eddie the alpaca in high spirits after rescue by Shuswap sanctuary
A neglected alpaca is on the mend after arriving at the Llama Sanctuary in the…

Lack of rental availability at Kelowna ski hill prompts creative self-advertising
A lack of affordable housing across the province has turned rental applications into a fierce…

Penticton woman hopes to reunite found 1930s photo album with owner
A Penticton woman found an old family album full of black and white photos dating…