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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.
Kamloops teen three inches taller following risky spinal surgery for scoliosis
A Kamloops teenager is all smiles and literally stands three inches taller after undergoing an…
Where to enjoy snowy rides on horse-drawn sleighs in Kamloops, Okanagan
With snow just starting to fall in Kamloops and the Okanagan, many ranches and ski…
iN VIDEO: Husky dogs ready to mush for another winter season in Kamloops, Okanagan
The snow is falling and two ski resorts in the Thompson-Okanagan region are offering dog…
iN PHOTOS: Cheeky Christmas elves up to mischief in Kamloops, Okanagan
Putting an Elf on a Shelf around the house is a fun tradition for many…
iN PHOTOS: Amazing images of CP Holiday Train captured in Shuswap, Kamloops
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train has been steaming across the country for the past month…
iN PHOTOS: Beautiful backyard birds brighten up winter in Kamloops, Okanagan
Many birds visiting the Thompson-Okanagan region fly south for the winter but there are some…
Where to take your New Year’s Day polar bear plunge in Kamloops, Okanagan
Beaches across the Thompson-Okanagan region will be covered with people dashing into frigid lakes for…
iN VIDEO: BC Wildlife Park reveals sad news about endangered burrowing owl
A burrowing owl called Ninem died of an aneurysm at the wildlife park in Kamloops…
HOUSING CRISIS: Homelessness wasn’t this Kamloops mom’s biggest concern
Finding herself homeless was only the start of truly difficult decisions for this Kamloops mom.…
Full Cold moon will be shining over Kamloops, Okanagan for Christmas
A full moon will be shining bright for Christmas this year, just in time to…
BC Wildlife Park animals make original works of art
The zookeepers and animals at the BC Wildlife Park got creative this year and produced…
These odd, non-native birds are found in southern Okanagan, Kamloops area
Chukars are some of the more unique birds in the Thompson Okanagan region, in both…
Vernon cook finds community love for the flavours of Ethiopia
A Vernon woman has been cooking authentic Ethiopian foods and sharing it with friends and…
iN PHOTOS: Adorable pets dressed up for the holidays in Kamloops, Okanagan
Photos of adorable pets in Christmas outfits tend to bring smiles and brighten up the…
Christmas tragedy in Kamloops leaves family homeless, community rallies to support
A mobile home and workshop in Pinantan Lake in Kamloops burned down on Christmas Eve,…