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Shannon Ainslie
Shannon Ainslie brings a background of writing and blogging to the team. She is interested in covering human interest stories and engaging with her community of Kamloops.
iN PHOTOS: North Okanagan painter uses his art to raise money for charity
A self-taught artist based in Coldstream is painting vibrant works of work while raising money…
iN PHOTOS: Sightings of wild cats and bears in Kamloops, Okanagan
Several wild cats have been spotted roaming in the Kamloops and Okanagan regions this past…
Kamloops steam train fanatic works to pass experience onto future generations
Jordan Popadynetz was just five years old when the Kamloops steam locomotive #2141 made its…
iN PHOTOS: Deer and bighorn sheep shenanigans in Kamloops, Okanagan
Deer and bighorn sheep wander the hillsides and neighbourhoods around Kamloops and the Okanagan, and…
Can hunting help fix problem geese populations in Kamloops, Okanagan?
Invasive Canada geese have long since taken over public parks and beaches in Kamloops and…
Near perfect conditions to view full Wolf moon in Kamloops, Okanagan
The Wolf moon is reaching peak illumination and thanks to a string of clear overnight…
Terminally ill Salmon Arm grandmother leaving legacy of love, family and nursing
Family members gather in a spacious, brightly lit living room in a third storey apartment…
iN PHOTOS: Winter birds fluff up for warmth in Kamloops, Okanagan
The winter landscapes in Kamloops and the Okanagan are alive with birds and area photographers…
iN PHOTOS: The good old (outdoor) hockey game
While it might not look like winter in the valley bottoms in Kamloops and the…
‘So much kindness’: Penticton Walmart cashier has a heart of gold
Penticton resident Sue Squires works part time at the local Walmart, and earlier this month…
Kamloops school district employees sound alarm over latest budget cuts
The Kamloops-Thompson school board approved amendments at a meeting earlier this month to its plan…
iN PHOTOS: Watch your pets, coyote mating season arrives in Okanagan, Kamloops
Coyotes are the most numerous wild dog species in BC and they’re well adapted to…
Nature lover finds fascinating bug on walk in Kelowna park
Calgary resident Kathleen Johnson is staying with her family in Kelowna this month to help…
Discovery of invasive jellyfish in Osoyoos Lake raises more questions than answers
The presence of invasive jellyfish in Osoyoos Lake was discovered in recent years, yet the…
iN PHOTOS: Goof ball dogs brighten up your day in Kamloops, Okanagan
This winter has been mostly brown and overcast in the valley bottoms this year in…