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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: 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…
Rockhounds or claim jumpers? Kamloops claim owner frustrated by rock hunters’ ignorance
Kamloops resident Robert Davis has owned mineral claims in the area for 25 years but…
iN PHOTOS: Arrowleaf balsamroot blooms in Okanagan, Kamloops
Every April the vibrant yellow blooms of arrowleaf balsamroot brightens up hillsides in the Thompson-Okanagan…
iN VIDEO: It’s South Okanagan sheep sheering time
Sheep shearing season is well underway in B.C. and a master at the craft, Pieter…
Kamloops Filipino Canadian says community ‘shaken to its core’ by festival tragedy
Kamloops resident Dylan Pushak was in the Philippines with his family when a horrific and…
iN PHOTOS: Vernon photographer turns hardship into creative connections
Less than a year ago Vernon resident Alexa Wyatt picked up her camera while recovering…
Conservative Helena Konanz wins in Similkameen-South Okanagan-West Kootenay
Former Penticton city councillor and Conservative candidate Helena Konanz has won in the new riding…