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.

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Joined: July 07, 2021
Articles: 2301

August 28 2022 02:23 AM

Expect smoky skies in Kamloops, Lytton area

Environment Canada is continuing to issue a special air quality statement for the Interior including…

August 27 2022 05:00 AM

Husband and wife team opening a unique bistro and bakery in Kamloops

– This article was originally published Aug. 25, 2022. A new bistro and bakery is…

August 26 2022 10:03 AM

Vibrant Afro Caribbean market opens its doors in Kamloops

A Kamloops couple is infusing their neighbourhood with Ghanaian culture, offering a wide variety of…

August 25 2022 10:05 AM

Canadian Blood Services faces uphill battle to attract B.C. donors

Canadian Blood Services has seen a steady decline in collections of blood, plasma and platelets…

August 25 2022 08:06 AM

iN VIDEO: SPCA investigation leads to surrender of 99 budgies in West Kelowna

Someone in West Kelowna has surrendered 99 budgies to the care of the B.C. SPCA…

August 25 2022 05:36 AM

Kelowna man’s ‘mind was blown’ after winning $1M on a slot machine

A Kelowna man is now a millionaire after landing an enormous lottery win recently. Joshua…

August 25 2022 04:14 AM

Missing Okanagan man’s pickup and camper located; human remains inside

Police are awaiting an autopsy report to confirm the identity of a body found in…

August 25 2022 01:54 AM

Man arrested for break and enter on Kamloops’s North Shore

A man has been arrested in connection to a break and enter on the North…

August 25 2022 01:42 AM

Missing young woman believed to be in Kamloops area

Police are asking the public for assistance in locating an 18-year-old woman who has not…

August 24 2022 08:25 AM

Multimillion dollar art hub in Kamloops will provide major arts and education opportunities

A huge art hub in downtown Kamloops is nearing completion, with plans to open this…

August 24 2022 06:57 AM

B.C.’s latest millionaire to be revealed in Kelowna

The province's newest millionaire will be revealed tomorrow in Kelowna. Someone, the B.C. Lottery Corporation…

August 21 2022 05:36 AM

Kelowna’s international fringe fest wraps up summer with week-long art celebration

The Kelowna International Fringe Festival returns for its fourth summer with even more eclectic performances…

August 21 2022 03:26 AM

Murder Mystery at O’Keefe Ranch is back

One of the historic O’Keefe Ranch’s favourite events is back to frighten and entertain this…

August 16 2022 09:55 AM

iN PHOTOS: Kamloops photographer braved thunderstorm to get these stunning photos

Kamloops photographer Lyn McDonald took a short trek, and her trusty camera, to the Aberdeen…

August 15 2022 06:54 AM

West Kelowna woman scores $31M lotto win

The smile on this West Kelowna resident’s face says it all. Jennifer Cole won a…