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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
Winter expected on the Coquihalla, Okanagan Connector
As summer comes to an end, it's a quick shift into winter on Southern Interior…
Remains found at site of crashed plane near Revelstoke
REVELSTOKE – Remains have been found at the site of a plane crash near Revelstoke.…
Former TRU student’s case against university finally concludes
KAMLOOPS – A nearly decade-long legal battle between Thompson Rivers University and a former student…
Wreckage of missing plane that took off from Penticton found near Revelstoke
REVELSTOKE – Police say the wreckage of a missing plane that took off from Penticton…
More provincial funding for local governments, First Nations to reduce wildfire risk
Local governments and First Nations will be receiving more money over the next three years…
Local filmmakers hope to shed light on trials and tribulations of Shtuka family’s journey
KAMLOOPS – It's been nearly seven months since 20-year-old Ryan Shtuka went missing in the…
Injured Shuswap kitten needs your help
SALMON ARM – The Shuswap SPCA branch is asking for the public's help as it…
Some campfire bans lifted, but you might not be able to burn just yet
B.C. Wildfire has ended a number of fire bans in time for the weekend, but…
Vernon RCMP raid suspected drug house; two facing charges
VERNON – Two Vernon residents are facing charges after police raided a suspected drug house…
VIDEO: Ashcroft Indian Band youth share their experiences of Elephant Hill wildfire
ASHCROFT – Everyone in the Ashcroft and surrounding area has a different story about where…
First Nations ban limited-entry moose hunt, saying situation is ‘dire’
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. – Two First Nations governments in the B.C. Interior are joining together…
Roy Moore sues Sacha Baron Cohen over ‘defamatory’ TV prank
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Failed U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore on Wednesday sued comedian Sacha Baron…
TRENDING NOW: Little girl has no fear of snakes
Some kids are just naturally more outdoorsy than others, and this little girl is no…
Vancouver’s short-term rental listings drop by half after new rules introduced
VANCOUVER – The City of Vancouver says the number of short-term rentals listed online has…
Conservation groups file lawsuit to protect endangered killer whales
VANCOUVER – A collection of conservation groups has teamed up to launch legal action aimed…
Homicide detectives in B.C. seek witnesses in slaying of Belgian traveller
SURREY, B.C. – A 28-year-old Belgian woman has been identified as the person found dead…
Powerful quake causes landslides, loss of power in northern Japan
TOKYO – A powerful earthquake hit wide areas on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido…
Police say ‘violent’ wanted man may be in Kamloops, North Okanagan
VERNON – Police in the Southern Interior are asking for the public's help in finding…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Here’s how to properly use bear spray
WildSafe B.C. is asking everyone to take just a few seconds out of their day…
TRENDING NOW: Belly flop record
Everyone knows a belly flop from even a short distance can hurt, but this professor…
Lawsuit against B.C. government to recognize the existence of sasquatch fails
NEW WESTMINSTER – Most people in the province have an opinion on whether or not…
UPDATE: Missing Kamloops man found
UPDATE: 11:14 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018 KAMLOOPS – RCMP say a 31-year-old missing Kamloops…
Kelowna RCMP seeking suspect in break-in, bike theft
KELOWNA – Police in Kelowna are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect…
Canada’s children have high rates of suicide, child abuse, infant mortality: report
TORONTO – A new report is raising the alarm about the physical and emotional well-being…