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.
Kelowna candy store opens with Willy Wonka-inspired moving displays
A sweet new candy and treat shop in Kelowna is having a grand opening on…
Five felines adopted at Kelowna cat café in its first week of opening
After months of hard work, a Kelowna resident officially opened the doors to her new…
Summer rib festivals sizzling soon in Okanagan and Kamloops
Summer is right around the corner and that means rib festivals are about to get…
Vernon man reviewing every eatery in the city in memory of late wife
A Vernon man is on a mission to review every single restaurant, cafe and eatery…
Slowly smoked BBQ a juicy new addition to Penticton’s rail trail
Flying Pig Barbeque just opened at kilometre three on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail in…
Just in time for summer, new snack shop and patio opens in Penticton
A new lakeside shop just opened in Penticton that offers summertime snacks, coffees, locally made…
How Okanagan orchardists finally got fruit-stealing starlings under control
A program to reduce and control invasive starlings through trapping in the Okanagan-Similkameen is still…
This Kamloops bakery can be yours for $1,000, but there’s a catch
The owners of an established delicatessen in a Kamloops industrial park are giving their business…
My Big Fat Greek food truck serving up authentic food in Okanagan
A food truck serving Greek food just opened in Vernon and is getting a big…
Giant cherry farm near Kamloops gearing up for busy season
The third season is well underway for a massive cherry farm near Kamloops that keeps…
Arrival of tulips cheering up residents in Kamloops, Okanagan
Tulips are brightening up the scenery across the Interior. They are a colourful sign of…
Cherry blossoms beginning to burst open in the Okanagan, Kamloops
Pink and white cherry blossoms are appearing in parts of the Okanagan and are expected…
Zellers food truck won’t be rolling into Kamloops this weekend after all
Those hungry for nostalgic food from the Zellers food truck will have to wait a…
Kamloops smorgasbord restaurant looking at co-op model to stay in business
The Smorgasbord Deli and Country Garden Greenhouse is closing at end of this summer after…
Lower prices, more stops in Kamloops this season for popular Vernon food truck
The Lobster Pot food truck based in Vernon is rolling again for the season, and…