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.
Cafe in Summerland shuts down due to staffing shortage
A busy, quaint café in Summerland was forced to close its doors due to a…
This new Kamloops kebab food truck was partly funded by lucky gambling wins
Kamloops' newest Indian food truck may have never come to fruition if it wasn't for…
Husband and wife team opening a unique bistro and bakery in Kamloops
– This article was originally published Aug. 25, 2022. A new bistro and bakery is…
Vibrant Afro Caribbean market opens its doors in Kamloops
A Kamloops couple is infusing their neighbourhood with Ghanaian culture, offering a wide variety of…
There’s excitement stirring behind this Kamloops food hub
A large scale food hub and innovation centre is about to open its industrial kitchen…
B.C. cherry growers celebrate as access granted to lucrative South Korean market
Canadian cherries have been granted market access to South Korea by Canada's market access secretariat,…
Kelowna winery wins top honours at prestigious national competition
The team at CedarCreek Estate Winery in Kelowna has a reason to lift a glass…
Lillooet winery takes third place win in prestigious national competition
A winery in the small town of Lillooet is making it big nationally with its…
Return of A&W’s iconic Whistle Dog a trip down memory lane
It is nestled in a toasted bun with relish and topped with real cheddar cheese…
Okanagan food delivery service booming amid soaring gas prices
NINJAnow is a busy food delivery service operating in all towns and cities from Vernon…
Kamloops donair bistro moving into former downtown McDonald’s location
A popular donair shop in downtown Kamloops is making a move into the former downtown…
New Kamloops Kekuli Café barely keeping up with demand
A bannock restaurant that opened its doors last month has so many customers, you probably…
First King Taps in B.C. opens in downtown Kelowna on Okanagan Lake
B.C.’s first King Taps location opened today, June 22, after months of preparation. Located in…
Long-established Kamloops restaurant closing in wake of crime, COVID, staffing shortages
A familiar, family-owned Chinese restaurant is forced to close its doors after serving the community…
Why this Salmon Arm farm is increasing egg production 10-fold
A farm family in Salmon Arm is rolling up their sleeves in preparation for a…