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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: Kamloops sports photographer overcomes industry challenges
Andrea Heath is an energetic action sports photographer in Kamloops who isn’t afraid to get…
Merritt naturalist shares his wilderness passion while fighting for his life
BC naturalist and wildlife photographer Frank Ritcey has spent a lifetime exploring the wilderness and…
iN VIDEO: Great basin gopher snake slides across South Okanagan backyard
A nature lover in Penticton had an interesting visitor slide very smoothly and slowly across…
iN PHOTOS: Six colourful wildflowers growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
There are so many kinds of wildflowers to find and identify while out exploring the…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops videographer captures waterfall at golden hour
Kamloops videographer Marshall Krasser had his camera ready at the perfect time while out exploring…
South Okanagan foresters, First Nation seek more sustainable silviculture practises
A cutting-edge initiative in the South Okanagan aims to add commercial value to natural forest…
Kamloops elder, leader devotes life to reclaiming traditional knowledge
Colleen Seymour is a respected and influential elder in her Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc community in…
iN VIDEO: Baby geese waddle on beach under stunning Kamloops sunset
Every spring Canada geese can be seen in Kamloops and the Okanagan leading their long…
iN PHOTOS: Bold captures of people in action in Kamloops, Okanagan
It has been a busy spring in Kamloops and the Okanagan with so many sports…
Cutting edge sustainable aviation fuel facility planned for Kamloops
Plans are in the works for a renewable fuels facility in Kamloops that would turn…
iN VIDEO: Adorable marmots duke it out on Penticton beach
South Okanagan nature lover and photographer Jodi Forster watched two young marmots play fighting along…
iN PHOTOS: This South Okanagan gem a must-see for birders, outdoor enthusiasts
A conservation area in the South Okanagan is a must-see this summer for anyone who…
iN PHOTOS: Penticton photographer gets pics of speedy cottontail rabbits
Penticton wildlife photographer Jodi Forster captured photos of some mountain cottontail rabbits on a section…
‘Resilient A.F.’: Kamloops marketer goes from glass child to New York billboard
A successful marketing and visibility specialist in Kamloops, Lou Bowers is bright, thoughtful and passionate…
The full Flower moon is a micromoon in Kamloops, Okanagan
May’s full moon is called a Flower Moon because of all the blooming flowers in…
iN PHOTOS: Courting grebes do bird ballet on Shuswap Lake
Western grebes gather on Shuswap Lake every spring to mate, and their courtship dance is…
‘Everyone loves candy’: Retro candy shop opening in Kamloops
A new store selling retro candy and sweets from around the world, is opening in…
‘Cruel and ageist’: The harsh reality of seniors living in crisis in Kamloops, Okanagan
A growing number of seniors are living in poverty and falling into homelessness in B.C.,…
iN PHOTOS: Western painted turtles popping up in ponds around Okanagan, Kamloops
It’s mating season for western painted turtles. They’re appearing in ponds and lakes in Kamloops…
iN PHOTOS: A peek into backyard oases in Kamloops, Okanagan
Gardeners in Kamloops and the Okanagan have been busy designing and beautifying their backyards and…
Why it’s so hard to find locally grown celery in Okanagan, Kamloops
Celery is crunchy, delicious and a main staple in kitchens all over the world, but…
Chip N’ Dale: Rescued chipmunk babies in care of Kamloops wildlife health centre
A couple of baby chipmunks, aptly named Chip and Dale, are in the care of…
Forecast looks good for Eta Aquarids meteor shower peak in Kamloops, Okanagan
The Eta Aquarids meteor shower has been building since the middle of April and will…
iN PHOTOS: Captures show human, natural contrast in Kamloops, Okanagan
When an everyday, man-made item is pictured against a natural, outdoor setting it can create…