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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
Royal couple will visit Kelowna on their B.C. trip
KELOWNA – The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have announced plans for their trip to…
Kamloops man accused of killing Chihuahua pleads guilty to animal cruelty
'IT HAS TO BE THE WORST DECISION I'VE EVER MADE IN MY LIFE.' KAMLOOPS –…
Suspect in West Kelowna shooting identified and charged
WEST KELOWNA – The man RCMP believe to be behind a shooting in West Kelowna…
Southern Interior leading the pack in housing availability for seniors
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The Thompson-Okanagan is leading the province in retirement units available for seniors, but…
Water quality advisory issued for West Kelowna neighbourhood
WEST KELOWNA – Make sure to boil your water if your are on the Lakeview…
Alleged drunk driver facing charges after demolition derby on Kelowna streets
KELOWNA – An alleged drunk driver is said to be responsible for a series of…
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…
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."…
VIDEO: Thermal camera captures cougar lounging on highway
ELKO – If you're planning on driving Highway 3, make sure you keep an eye…
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…
Kamloops woman wins lottery after getting Set for Life ticket for birthday
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops woman has had her birthday wish come true after winning Set…
Canada’s infanticide law is outdated and should be reviewed: Children and youth representative
"WE ARE NOT THE COUNTRY THAT WE WERE WHEN THAT OFFENCE WAS CREATED" KAMLOOPS –…
Kelowna man arrested in Shoppers Drug Mart break-and-enter in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A 27-year-old man is facing several charges after police say he broke into…
Stanley Cup coming to West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – Hockey fans will get the chance to get up close and personal…
UPDATE: Two children and two adults in hospital after Coquihalla crash
KAMLOOPS – Two children are in stable condition and two adults have serious injuries after…
RCMP offer safety tips for Pokemon GO; charities try to connect with players
KAMLOOPS – While some charities are trying to take advantage of the Pokemon GO craze,…
BAT ASSAULT: Kamloops man accused of attempted murder seeks bail
KAMLOOPS – The man accused of beating an 18-year-old over the head with a baseball…
Drowning numbers in Thompson-Okanagan drop for another year
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – There have been less drowning deaths in the Thompson-Okanagan this year compared to…
Well that’s one way to get out of jury duty…
KAMLOOPS – Have you ever wondered what it takes to get out of jury duty?…
BAT ASSAULT: Mother of accused offers condolences to Simpson family
KAMLOOPS – The mother of a man accused of the attempted murder of a Savona…
Salmon Arm camping company under fire for giving spots to international travelers
SALMON ARM – A local camping company has gone offline and is ignoring phone calls…
More rainfall doesn’t mean lower risk of wildfires: Officials
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – It's been a rainier July than we are used to in the Thompson-Okanagan,…
Number of young drivers dwindling in Thompson-Okanagan, rising in Kelowna
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – While young people across the province are picking up a bike or hopping…
Local woman’s screenplay picked up by Lifetime’s Movie of the Week
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops woman's idea is being brought to life on the small screen,…