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

January 18 2022 09:07 AM

iN VIDEO: CBC’s Fifth Estate looks at Kamloops Indian Residential School survivors

When Tk’emlups te Secwepemc told the world last year that it found unmarked graves at a…

January 18 2022 08:56 AM

How volunteers keep seniors and their dogs together longer in Kamloops, Okanagan

What happens when a senior citizen loses mobility and cannot properly care for their best…

January 18 2022 08:35 AM

Kamloops man facing charges after ‘very slow’ attempt to flee police

A Kamloops man is in custody after a very slow attempt to flee from police…

January 17 2022 07:31 AM

Kamloops Ribfest returns after being COVID-cancelled for two years

After two years of COVID-related cancellations, the popular Ribfest event will get sizzling again at…

January 17 2022 06:20 AM

Water quality advisory for 10,000 Great Vernon water customers after emergency repair

Approximately 10,000 Greater Vernon water customers are under a precautionary water quality advisory following emergency…

January 17 2022 04:13 AM

New store opening up in former Value Village location in downtown Kamloops

The doors of the former Value Village on Seymour Street are opening once again, this…

January 17 2022 12:59 AM

Fire destroys West Kelowna mobile home

Two residents escaped unhurt after a fire destroyed a West Kelowna mobile home early this…

January 15 2022 06:12 AM

Kamloops man with neurological disease opens up about dating while coping with disabilities

Valentine's Day is one month away, and if you are currently single, you could be…

January 15 2022 03:27 AM

iN VIDEO: Documentary filmed in Kamloops captures Cree hip-hop artist’s courageous story

A Kamloops Cree Nation hip-hop artist and motivational speaker has recently been featured in a…

January 15 2022 03:13 AM

Everything you needed to know about Kamloops cross-country ski trail etiquette

Cross-country skiing is a popular Canadian pastime for those who love a good cardio workout,…

January 14 2022 09:09 AM

Kamloops charcuterie processing plant dodges supply issues by sourcing meat locally

A charcuterie processing plant that started production in Kamloops last fall is running smoothly despite…

January 13 2022 06:18 AM

Kamloops man facing charges for break-in at fire hall

A Kamloops man is in custody facing several charges after breaking into the Kamloops Fire…

January 13 2022 04:56 AM

Kelowna woman caught attempting to steal a catalytic converter in Vernon

A Kelowna woman was caught by police while allegedly trying to steal a catalytic converter…

January 12 2022 08:58 AM

A look at Lytton’s rebuilding progress, six months after devastating wildfire

It has been six months since wildfire almost completely destroyed the Village of Lytton, and…

January 12 2022 07:39 AM

Numerous crashes in icy conditions on Highway 97 south of Vernon

An alarming number single and multi-vehicle collisions led police to temporarily close a section of…