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.

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Joined: July 07, 2021
Articles: 2301

March 30 2023 03:11 AM

Vernon pizza maker bringing flavours from Montreal hometown

Vernon resident Brian Hooles is making Montreal-style pizzas using ingredients and flavours from his hometown…

March 29 2023 09:17 AM

Search for best Euchre team in the Okanagan is on

A Euchre tournament is about to kick off in Kelowna where the best pair of…

March 29 2023 08:32 AM

Kamloops kid becomes Kindness Dinosaur to make a difference

Commuters in Kamloops may have seen a dinosaur waving at them as they crossed Overlanders…

March 29 2023 06:14 AM

iN PHOTOS: Mountain bluebirds are back brightening up Kamloops, Okanagan

Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts are reporting the migratory mountain bluebirds are returning to the interior,…

March 29 2023 06:13 AM

Starbucks has buy-one, get-one for half price beverages starting tomorrow

Starbucks coffee lovers in Kamloops and the Okanagan might want to plan a coffee date…

March 29 2023 05:42 AM

Former Barenaked Lady Steven Page performing at South Okanagan winery this summer

A winery in Oliver is hosting an iconic Canadian musician this summer for a musical…

March 28 2023 02:54 AM

Blackwell Dairy’s special chocolate Easter eggnog hitting shelves in Kamloops, Okanagan

Blackwell Dairy Farm in Kamloops is releasing a new Easter-themed chocolate eggnog for a limited…

March 26 2023 04:05 AM

Kamloops dog rescued on mountain at night with drone

A Kamloops woman lost her dog in the mountains near Kamloops and it took infrared…

March 26 2023 01:45 AM

Kamloops homeless pet outreach worker learns about life on the streets

Kamloops resident Krys Stewart launched an innovative outreach project last fall to care for the…

March 24 2023 09:54 AM

Kamloops renter displaced twice for development projects in just over a year

Jennifer Adams is a housing coordinator in Kamloops, and while she works every day to…

March 23 2023 09:47 AM

One-of-a-kind orchestral drag performance coming to Kamloops

A famous drag performer and multi-instrumentalist is delivering a unique theatrical experience in partnership with…

March 23 2023 05:04 AM

iN PHOTOS: Outdoor adventurers snap melting waterfalls in Kamloops, Okanagan

Spring is the perfect time to see waterfalls when the weather warms up and the…

March 22 2023 09:11 AM

Losses from crypto scams reach historic levels in B.C. as young people targeted

British Columbians are being urged to learn the signs of a scam to protect themselves…

March 22 2023 05:04 AM

Peachland breast cancer survivor beautifies mastectomy scars, finds closure

Almost a decade ago, a Peachland resident, wife and mother of two was in a…

March 22 2023 03:47 AM

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…