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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: A chilling look at Kamloops’ historic Tranquille Sanitorium
The recent, in-depth video of the site includes ghost stories.
iN PHOTOS: Witches paddles brewing in Okanagan, Kamloops
Warlocks are welcome.
iN PHOTOS: Sandhill cranes land in Kamloops on blustery day
“There was a strong southerly wind blowing them in the wrong direction so they couldn’t carry on with migration.”
Highland mini cows ready for visits at Salmon Arm ranch
"We’ve had a few farm visits where people sat with a cow and were brought to tears because its so calming.”
‘We don’t have coffee’: South Okanagan Halloween display causes confusion
“It took a few confused people before I figured it out."
iN VIDEO: Wiener dogs on wheels bring cheer to Kamloops and beyond
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"Going through the airport is tricky if you’re in a hurry, people want to see the dogs and take videos of them.”
iN VIDEO: Community support means growing success for young Kamloops rockers
“It takes a lot to believe in your art enough to get it to this point and it takes other people believing in it to get it further.”
iN VIDEO: Roadside market near Kamloops holds a treasure trove of stories
“It’s a release for people with an original item to let it go knowing it'll be cleaned up and its story will go with it."
iN PHOTOS: Why autumn leaves change colour in Kamloops, Okanagan
Some trees turn red or purple when sugars trapped in their leaves make new pigments.
iN VIDEO: Party animals crash South Okanagan koi pond
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"I don’t want it to become a party pad, but they sure had a great time in that pond.”
Motorcycle photo shoot takes tragic turn for Kamloops newlyweds
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“One second it was so beautiful, we were in that honeymoon stage and one second later this trauma. I'm overwhelmed. I still can’t make sense of it.”
iN PHOTOS: Committees, kaleidoscopes and romps in Kamloops, Okanagan
A group of turkey vultures in flight is called a kettle.
The story behind the Shuswap’s familiar and historic Trickle Inn
It was the first home in the area with indoor plumbing and gas lighting.
iN PHOTOS: Fun fall veggies emerge from gardens in Kamloops, Okanagan
“I was so excited to show it to my family. I knew my boys would laugh, I definitely had a little chuckle all by myself out in the garden.”
iN PHOTOS: Adorable dogs dress for spooky season in Okanagan, Kamloops
The happy pooches add some Halloween cuteness and comedy.
Orionid meteor shower in night skies over Kamloops, Okanagan
The meteors travel at 66 kilometres per second and leave long, glowing trails.
Second Summer? Warm fall days are wonderful in Kamloops, Okanagan
“As we shift into October and November, we do see some signals for warmer than normal conditions."
Brightest supermoon of year to shine over Kamloops, Okanagan
Unlike other full moons, the Harvest Moon rises about the same time for several nights and creates extended evening light.
iN PHOTOS: Five classic theatres still operating in Okanagan, Kamloops
These beloved community relics have stood the test of time.
“Tubby Teddy”: Enormously fat bear spotted in South Okanagan
“Right now, it’s just focussed on food and food alone.”
Fans bid farewell to beloved gentle giant in Ashcroft
"For our family, he wasn’t just a horse, he was part of the magic of the farm and a source of so many treasured memories."
Why a lake spotted on flight to Kelowna is bright yellow
“It has been an exceptional year with a variety of unusual events associated with lakes in BC."
iN PHOTOS: September silhouettes captured in Kamloops, Okanagan
The best time for capturing silhouettes is at sunrise and sunset.
iN VIDEO: Large numbers of dead salmon washing up on Kamloops’ shorelines
“I’ve seen dead fish wash up occasionally but since living here for the past five years have never seen this many all at once.”