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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: Deer and bighorn sheep shenanigans in Kamloops, Okanagan
Deer and bighorn sheep wander the hillsides and neighbourhoods around Kamloops and the Okanagan, and…
Can hunting help fix problem geese populations in Kamloops, Okanagan?
Invasive Canada geese have long since taken over public parks and beaches in Kamloops and…
Near perfect conditions to view full Wolf moon in Kamloops, Okanagan
The Wolf moon is reaching peak illumination and thanks to a string of clear overnight…
Terminally ill Salmon Arm grandmother leaving legacy of love, family and nursing
Family members gather in a spacious, brightly lit living room in a third storey apartment…
iN PHOTOS: Winter birds fluff up for warmth in Kamloops, Okanagan
The winter landscapes in Kamloops and the Okanagan are alive with birds and area photographers…
iN PHOTOS: The good old (outdoor) hockey game
While it might not look like winter in the valley bottoms in Kamloops and the…
‘So much kindness’: Penticton Walmart cashier has a heart of gold
Penticton resident Sue Squires works part time at the local Walmart, and earlier this month…
Kamloops school district employees sound alarm over latest budget cuts
The Kamloops-Thompson school board approved amendments at a meeting earlier this month to its plan…
iN PHOTOS: Watch your pets, coyote mating season arrives in Okanagan, Kamloops
Coyotes are the most numerous wild dog species in BC and they’re well adapted to…
Nature lover finds fascinating bug on walk in Kelowna park
Calgary resident Kathleen Johnson is staying with her family in Kelowna this month to help…
Discovery of invasive jellyfish in Osoyoos Lake raises more questions than answers
The presence of invasive jellyfish in Osoyoos Lake was discovered in recent years, yet the…
iN PHOTOS: Goof ball dogs brighten up your day in Kamloops, Okanagan
This winter has been mostly brown and overcast in the valley bottoms this year in…
iN PHOTOS: Hungry predators on the hunt in Okanagan, Kamloops
Winter skies and backcountry landscapes in Kamloops and the Okanagan abound with birds of prey…
Meat aisle sticker shock? Buying local beef in Kamloops, Okanagan an affordable option
Some shoppers at major grocery outlets in Kamloops and the Okanagan are suffering from sticker…
iN PHOTOS: Blue hour sets moody ambiance in Okanagan, Kamloops
On clear days at daybreak, and during the last stages of evening twilight, a natural…
‘Somebody has to keep looking’: Kamloops volunteer recognized for decades of service
Kamloops resident Mike Ritcey was one of numerous exemplary citizens in Kamloops awarded with the…
Planets on parade in night skies over Okanagan, Kamloops
Six planets are forming a giant arc in night skies over Kamloops and the Okanagan…
iN PHOTOS: Ice fishing fun on mountain lakes in Kamloops, Okanagan
Valley bottoms in the Okanagan and Kamloops areas have not been very cold or snowy…
Kamloops wildlife photographer makes rare find
Kamloops wildlife photographer Doug Giles is known for his stunning photography and has snapped photos…
iN PHOTOS: Overwintering birds feast on berries in Kamloops, Okanagan
There are numerous species of birds that overwinter in Kamloops and the Okanagan and they…
Beyond the gravestones: Stories wanted about those interred at historic Kamloops cemetery
Anyone with connections to the Pleasant Street Cemetery in Kamloops is invited to contribute stories…
iN PHOTOS: How playful otters adapt to icy conditions in Kamloops, Okanagan
River otters are lively members of the weasel family and no matter how cold the…
Pet food banks scramble to meet increasing need in Kamloops, Okanagan
Inflating costs of food are putting a strain on pet food banks in Kamloops and…
iN PHOTOS: Entertaining wildlife captures in Kamloops, Okanagan
There isn’t a shortage of wildlife to photograph in Kamloops and the Okanagan, and some…