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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.
Purrrfect outcome for cat severely burned in McDougall Creek wildfire
A severely burned cat in West Kelowna has made a full recovery and found a…
Someone else is buried in a family’s Lake Country cemetery plot
Dan Fontaine is hoping to find a solution after discovering two people are interred in…
Why the air in Kamloops smells so bad (and why you needn’t worry about it)
A pulp mill has been operating in the centre of Kamloops for almost six decades,…
Vernon 10-year-old publishes book about a spooky otherworld
A ten-year-old Vernon boy just published his first book after a year working on the…
Too much harvest? Don’t dump it, donate it to those in need in Kamloops, Okanagan
It is harvest time and that means there is an abundance of fruit and vegetables…
‘Tried and tested’: Kamloops cooperative to provide affordable housing in midst of crisis
A new housing initiative has emerged in Kamloops in response to the housing crisis with…
New parking lot at Big White cleared in time for season
Skiers and snowboarders at Big White Mountain ski resort will have more access to parking…
Orionids meteor shower peaks this weekend in Okanagan, Kamloops
The Orionids meteor shower is underway and reaches its peak this weekend. Skywatchers in Kamloops…
Ghost stories and tasty food highlight weekend fun in Okanagan, Kamloops
Anyone wanting to get out, explore their city and socialize for no charge — or…
Iconic Halloween ghost tours in Vernon are back with spooky stories for all ages
History buffs, paranormal explorers and anyone who loves scary stories might want to take advantage…
Kamloops teenager has plan to raise even more money for hospice
A Kamloops teenager and full time student, who has already raised thousands of dollars for…
HOUSING CRISIS: Vernon couple losing fight to live in RV on family acreage
A Vernon couple has found themselves in a housing crisis after a year and a…
One of Kamloops newspaper’s first reporters reflects on closure
A lot of people are saddened by the recent news that Kamloops This Week, the…
Kamloops kids ham it up for Google car
Last month, a Google maps street view car was spotted in several communities around the…
Spider-Man spotted swinging high in the air around Kamloops hospital
A superhero was seen high up in the air on the outside of Royal Inland…