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: Kamloops deli making authentic European sausage for more than four decades
The tantalizing aromas of smoked sausage and buttery cheeses waft through a bustling deli on…
Where to find the tastiest soups simmering in Kamloops, Okanagan
The weather is getting chilly and thankfully homemade soups are warm and ready for you at…
iN PHOTOS: Six unusual crops growing in Kamloops, Okanagan gardens
Tomatillos? Cucamelons? Luffa? Some gardeners in Kamloops and the Okanagan are harvesting interesting and unusual…
What to do with those Oregon grape berries
Sometimes the most ordinary, unremarkable looking plants growing in our forests and neighbourhoods can have…
Four-year-old Kamloops cherry orchard not producing after cold snap
The fourth season at a giant cherry farm near Kamloops is looking a lot different…
Tasty puffball mushrooms popping up in southern BC Interior
Giant white mushrooms are landing in the pans of some foodies and foragers in Kamloops…
iN VIDEO: Iconic A&W whistle dog returns after fans made enough noise
The Whistle Dog is returning to the A&W menu across Canada and die-hard fans of…
From frost to drought: Strong start to Okanagan asparagus season despite challenges
It’s finally asparagus season at a North Okanagan farm after cooler spring weather pushed back…
Kamloops’ first commercial art gallery to jazz up downtown strip
Nightlife in downtown Kamloops is about to get more eclectic as the first commercial art…
No shortage of places to enjoy tacos and burritos in Kamloops
There will soon be three more places for Mexican food lovers to stop for a…
Popular Kamloops macaron maker opens brick-and-mortar bakery
A well-known macaron maker in Kamloops got the keys to a storefront location earlier this…
Passionate chef brings healthy from scratch meal options to Kamloops
A Kamloops chef who's passionate about health has launched a new business and is offering…
January deep freeze devastated BC Southern Interior cherry crop
Cherry growers in the Southern Interior fear a deep freeze earlier this year will greatly…
Beloved Kelowna soup and sandwich shop offers new tasting experience
A popular soup and sandwich restaurant in Kelowna is offering something fun, delicious and innovative,…
Warm up with these hot chocolate festivals in Kamloops, Okanagan
Hot chocolate festivals are heating up in Kamloops and the Okanagan where foodies can sample…