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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
Several Southern Interior entrepreneurs to be honoured at Aboriginal Business Awards
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Several Aboriginal businesspeople from the Thompson-Okanagan will be celebrated next month for their…
Former Kamloops sheriff facing four charges for allegedly initiating relationship with ‘underage girl’
KAMLOOPS – A former Kamloops deputy sheriff is facing four charges after becoming ensnared in…
‘He just started swinging’: Kamloops cab driver talks about the day he was stabbed
'HE LEFT ME THERE TO BLEED TO DEATH.' KAMLOOPS – Cal Huntington has lived in…
Drones and weather help save B.C. millions during wildfire season
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The province has underspent it's wildfire budget this year for the first time…
Cool, damp summer leads to half the number of wildfires in Thompson-Okanagan
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – While it wasn't the greatest summer weather-wise for those who enjoy outdoor recreation,…
‘I could sure use a drink right now:’ Kelowna woman wins $1 million in scratch and win game
"I ALMOST PEED MYSELF" KELOWNA – A Kelowna woman is $1 million richer after winning…
UPDATE: Missing 15-year-old girl located
UPDATE: 3:32 p.m., Sept. 8, 2016 KAMLOOPS – RCMP say the 15-year-old reported missing on…
Man seriously injured after ATV rollover in Kelowna
KELOWNA – A man is in hospital with serious injuries after rolling his quad in…
UPDATE: Wildfire near Lytton now 50 per cent contained; residents to start returning home
UPDATE: 2:20 p.m., Friday, Sept. 2 The South Spencer Road fire is now 50 per…
UPDATE: Progress made on South Spencer Road fire near Lytton
UPDATE: 5:15 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 1 Media release from B.C. Wildfire: LYTTON – Due to…
UPDATE: Missing Coquitlam teen found safe and sound
UPDATE: 8:43 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 KAMLOOPS – RCMP says the 16-year-old Coquitlam boy…
UPDATE: Man arrested in connection with Kamloops motel murder has lengthy criminal record
KAMLOOPS – RCMP have confirmed a suspicious death at the Super 8 Motel in Kamloops…
Health Minister Terry Lake plunges from plane over Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – B.C.'s Health Minister and Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake fell out of a…
Elderly man dies after falling during climb at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
GOLDEN – An 86-year-old Golden man has died after falling during a climb at Kicking…
Four seriously injured in Trans Canada crash in Shuswap
CHASE – Four people were taken to Royal Inland Hospital in serious condition, some by…
UPDATE: Woman killed, daughter rushed to hospital after crash on Coquihalla
MERRITT – A woman has died after a truck and trailer unit collided with her…
Kamloops sheriff off the job after allegedly initiating relationship with ‘underage girl’
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops sheriff won't be guarding any courtrooms while his employer investigates an…
Interior B.C. man wanted by Kamloops RCMP arrested in Williams Lake
WILLIAMS LAKE – A man with a lengthy criminal history across the B.C. Interior has…
No fishing on Nicola, Coldwater Rivers until further notice
MERRITT – The provincial government has temporarily shut down fishing on the Nicola River, Coldwater…
UPDATE: Mother and three children from Merritt found
MERRITT – RCMP confirm that the missing 32-year-old mother and her three young children were…
Man with violent past wanted by Kamloops RCMP has history throughout B.C. Interior
KAMLOOPS – New details are emerging about a high-risk offender who committed several serious offences…
RCMP searching for man who has several sexual and violent charges
KAMLOOPS – Police are asking for the public's help finding a man who's wanted on…
Local lawyer witnessed part of crime spree between Kamloops and Vernon
KAMLOOPS – One of two suspects involved in a crime spree beginning in Kamloops and…
Police task force arrives… Red Scorpions gang member temporarily leaves
GANG MEMBER LEFT FOR WEEKEND TO AVOID TASK FORCE KAMLOOPS – The province's integrated anti-gang…