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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.
‘No zoomy zoom on the slicky slick or you’ll go boom boom’: Merritt RCMP
In a plea to the public to slow down and drive to match winter road…
Big, feral wild boars making a mess across B.C.
Small populations of feral pigs are scattered across the province, including in the Thompson-Okanagan region,…
Tiny bugs wearing woolly coats seen in huge numbers around Kamloops, Okanagan
– This story was originally published Sept. 18, 2021. If you are picking tiny, furry…
First Peace For Pride Gathering in Kamloops is a success
An anti-violence rally took place in Kamloops earlier this month to protest against hateful behaviour…
Residents called to make noise for climate leadership and action in Kamloops
A rally for climate change is happening in Kamloops and all residents are encouraged to…
Red Tomato Pies pizza is coming to Kamloops
Kamloops foodies are already reporting excitement over a new pizza restaurant due to open at…
Young city slickers pursue zero-waste lifestyle on a farm near Kamloops
A young couple from Vancouver is chasing their dreams of a zero waste lifestyle on…
Reports of ‘murder hornet’ sightings come up false this year in B.C.
Asian giant hornets could seriously damage our agricultural industry if they were to get established…
B.C. SPCA calling for action to protect pets from fireworks as Halloween approaches
With Halloween on Sunday and the tradition of shooting off fireworks to celebrate, the B.C.…
Hotels, motels could become mixed-use developments in Kamloops
Some hotel and motel properties in Kamloops could be replaced with multi-family and mixed-use developments…
Kelowna company makes creepy, freaky, awesome Halloween cookies
Zombie hand cookies, freaky eyeball cake-pops and voodoo doll cookies are only a few creepy…
Two taken to hospital in crash involving cement truck on Trans-Canada near Salmon Arm
Two people were taken to hospital after a crash involving a SUV, a cement truck…
Police investigating after shots fired at Kelowna home
Shots were reportedly fired at a residence in Kelowna last night and RCMP are investigating.…
Owl rescued at Tolko mill in Armstrong has died
An injured owl that was rescued by an overnight work crew at the Tolko mill…
Okanagan family gets support from strangers after limb amputation
Positive thinking, faith and an outpouring of support from friends and strangers are what is…