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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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kamloops mom marks 16th anniversary of daughter lost to human trafficking
Glendene Grant of Kamloops last spoke to her daughter Jessie Foster 16 years ago on…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
iN PHOTOS: Beavers on display in Kamloops park
Despite miserable weather, a Kamloops photographer snapped some wonderful photos of beavers in a local…
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…
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…
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…
iN VIDEO: Sicamous man launches pillow invention, auditions for Dragon’s Den
The Big Spoon Cuddle Pillow is a product designed to make cuddling on the couch…