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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.
Missing bunny: Mom hoping for miracle return of stuffy lost in Penticton
“That bunny means everything to us and I’d be so grateful if she was found.”
iN PHOTOS: Coyote family grows up near Kamloops neighbourhood
Coyote pairs form strong bonds that last throughout the mating season.
Giant snake hops onto boat platform in Kalamalka Lake
“Maybe it needed a break, it was a big distance to swim from east to west at that section.”
iN VIDEO: Mother duck in Shuswap takes boatload of babies for a swim
Unique adaptations allow the females to care for large groups.
Innovative Kamloops gallery fosters creative art while tackling toxic drug crisis
“It breaks down some of those social constructs of what it means to be a person with lived experience."
Retriever puppy badly injured by embedded harness in BC
"A harness should never be so tight that it’s causing chafing or cinching.”
iN VIDEO: Lively hummingbirds bicker over territory in Penticton garden
"They were making those funny little sounds and dive bombing each other."
2025 Strengthfest: Kamloops mom, photographer trades camera for weights
“If you’re not lifting weights, you’re missing out on a big slice of therapy.”
Fans of chunky Kamloops marmot come up with names
Names included Porridge and Fat Albert.
iN PHOTOS: Stunning views captured by paddlers in Kamloops, Okanagan
The region is home to more than 200 lakes.
TRENDING NOW: Pet dog sports ridiculous looking mullet
If you thought having your bangs cut by your mom was bad, this dog arguably…
TRENDING NOW: Tiny dog refuses to give up
This little pup’s persistence is much bigger than his size. Like trying to open a…
iN PHOTOS: Summertime animal antics in Kamloops, Okanagan
Nature is full of surprises with wild animals getting up to adorable antics, and some…
One-time rescuer says Kamloops not doing enough to prevent river drownings
Kamloops resident Rob Griffiths sent a fiery letter to the mayor and council this week…
iN PHOTOS: Picturesque ponds in Kamloops, Okanagan gardens
Some Thompson-Okanagan residents create stunning outdoor oases to enjoy in the warmer months, and the…