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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.
TRU prof’s new book all about learning from plants, not about them
A plant conservationist and professor of botany and ecology at Thompson Rivers University has published…
It took a fatal disease to teach Kamloops artist about life
Artist Tania Hennigar spends her days confined to a wheelchair only able to move her…
So far, so good for Merritt four day work week pilot
The City of Merritt launched a four-day work week pilot program in November of last…
iN PHOTOS: Beavers on display in Kamloops park
Despite miserable weather, a Kamloops photographer snapped some wonderful photos of beavers in a local…
Clearwater teacher publishes children’s book about missing Ryan Shtuka
A children’s book inspired by the hope and community connection that emerged from the tragedy…
Chemicals to make more than 260 million doses of fentanyl seized in Lower Mainland
Two people were arrested and a massive amount of precursor chemicals for making illicit drugs…
New Kamloops frozen yogurt and cheesecake shop makes sweet, soft opening
A new frozen yogurt shop is taking shape at the old Menchies location in Sahali…
Kamloops 24-hour emergency vet hospital big step closer to opening
Two veterinarians in Kamloops are another step closer to opening a much-needed 24-hour emergency vet…
Farewell, final art exhibit for renowned artist Stace DeWolf in Kamloops
A renowned artist in Kamloops is making a move to the other side of the…
North Okanagan man plans to pay off mortgage with $88,000 lottery win
Enderby resident David Strain won $88,533.20 after matching five out of six numbers on a…
Owners of iconic, long-established cheese company in Armstrong are retiring
The owners of The Village Cheese Company in Armstrong are retiring and in search of…
Distinguished journalist, environmentalist to talk wildfire in Kelowna
An award-winning writer, photographer and environmental advocate is speaking about North America’s vulnerability to wildfire…
Sarah McLachlan headlines Mission Hill summer concert series in Kelowna
It's the first time Mission Hill Family Estate winery's prestigious summer concert series includes five…
Kamloops man planning a trip with $50,000 lottery win
Kamloops resident Taylor Starling bought a scratch and win lottery ticket from a gas station…
Peachland breast cancer survivor beautifies mastectomy scars, finds closure
Almost a decade ago, a Peachland resident, wife and mother of two was in a…