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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.
‘Don’t let it loose’: Why invasive goldfish in Kelowna pond is a problem
Munson Pond in Kelowna is a beloved gem for nature enthusiasts and photographers who enjoy…
iN PHOTOS: Kelowna man shares images of city’s natural treasure Munson Pond
Alan Cohoe is a retired RV instructor at Okanagan College and spends much of his…
iN PHOTOS: Shutterbugs celebrate summer solstice in Kamloops, Okanagan
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, marking the first day of…
iN VIDEO: Honey bee swarm rescued on Okanagan Rail Trail in Kelowna
A beekeeper was called to a section of the Okanagan Rail Trail in Kelowna this…
iN VIDEO: Production company points out the ‘ridiculous’ at Kamloops city hall
A video production company in Kamloops released a comedic video about the ongoing conflicts among…
iN PHOTOS: Robins raise family in nest on Summerland front door
Dwayne and Sandy Babyn of Summerland had front row seats to a nature show this…
South Okanagan man finds and photographs family of endangered badgers
Ralph Palmer found a family of badgers on the side of his long driveway on…
How to save urban trees in Okanagan, Kamloops from destructive, invasive beetle
Ash trees growing in urban areas and gardens in Kamloops and the Okanagan provide beauty…
iN VIDEO: Crews in Savona repairing damaged Highway 1 after flash flood
A flash flood in Savona, west of Kamloops, over the Canada Day weekend damaged homes…
Vernon’s Canada Day drone show cancelled at last minute
Canada Day drone show show went ahead in Kamloops to mixed reviews Drone shows were…
Kamloops homeless day services set to close with no promised replacement
Two day spaces in Kamloops that provide food, shelter and services are closing their doors…
How a Kamloops author took a leap of faith to make her dream come true
Elma Schemenauer is a familiar face in Kamloops. She can usually be seen chatting with…
iN VIDEO: First Kamloopa Indian Days horse races all about dust, danger and action
The first Kamloopa Indian Days event this past weekend was a huge success, drawing so…
Chase cancer survivor asks province for help in midst of doctor shortage
Some Chase residents are lobbying the provincial government for more doctors or nurse practitioners this…
Salmon Arm family ‘devastated’ after deceased dad’s antique pickup stolen
An antique pickup truck that was stolen from Salmon Arm earlier this week holds deep…