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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 VIDEO: How this Kamloops-area man ‘Onewheels’ away the winter blues
Mike Erickson has found a fun and unique way to play outside when it’s cold,…
Cyclists on fat bikes floating on the snow in Kamloops, Okanagan
It is a growing trend for cyclists to ride fat tire bikes during the winter,…
Sicamous amputee determined to ride her motorcycle again with help from prosthetic leg
An energetic Sicamous woman who recently had an above-the-knee leg amputation is already preparing to…
Why a well-known Kamloops homeless man and his cat struggle to find a place to live
– This story was originally published Jan. 3, 2022. Some homeless people in Kamloops struggle…
iN VIDEO: New documentary focuses on opioid crisis in Kamloops
A demo reel showing the first part of a documentary film series about the opioid…
Inspiring Kamloops model takes next step in career; documentary coming out soon
A Kamloops Indigenous model and makeup artist who dazzled the local and creative art scene…
Vernon man busted at Kal Lake lookout with drugs, cash and weapons
A Vernon man was arrested and drugs, cash and weapons seized after police investigated a…
Shannon White’s family pleads with the public to keep looking
The majority of people who go missing are found within days, but in some cases…
When people had nowhere to go in the Kamloops cold, The Loop stepped up
During a recent spell of freezing winter weather, volunteers abandoned the rules and worked quickly…
Police ask for help locating a West Kelowna man for violent assault
A West Kelowna man is wanted in connection to a violent assault and police are…
How a Vernon man got this stunning photo of Helmcken Falls in Wells Gray Park
A Vernon man captured some icy photos of the Helmcken Falls in Wells Gray Provincial…
Fox pups in peril after Quesnel residents feed, take selfies with them
Two young foxes are now at a wildlife rescue centre in Quesnel after spending more…
Why employees with diverse abilities are who you want to hire in Kamloops, Okanagan
Some residents in Kamloops are speaking up about the benefits of hiring workers with diverse…
Kamloops RCMP looking to ID suspect in break and enter
Kamloops RCMP are asking for help to identify a suspect in connection with a residential…
Homeless man found dead in Kelowna during RCMP wellness check
A 34-year-old homeless man was found dead in downtown Kelowna last night. Officers located the…