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Levi Landry
Levi is a recent graduate of the Communications, Culture, & Journalism program at Okanagan College and is now based in Kamloops. After living in the BC for over four years, he finds the blue collar and neighbourly environment in the Thompson reminds him of home in Saskatchewan. Levi, who has previously been published in Kelowna’s Daily Courier, is passionate about stories focussed on both social issues and peoples’ experiences in their local community. If you have a story or tips to share, you can reach Levi at 250 819 3723 or email LLandry@infonews.ca.
Penticton councillor has faced youth sex crime allegations before: archives
James Miller will be back in Ontario court later this month for a second trial this year on historic sexual assault charges.
Path for tiny homes may open in Thompson-Nicola regional district
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It won't come without strings attached.
Early Kamloops candidate announcements outnumber those in Okanagan cities
Eight people in Kamloops have already announced their intentions to run in the fall municipal election.
iN THE RECORD: Boultbee accuses Kelowna MLA of unfairly targeting women
"These men would never speak about other men in this way. It is very disrespectful."
BC Conservatives cancel Penticton MLA’s party membership
"I'll take them seriously when they can run a clean leadership campaign, have a leader, can identify themselves and vet candidates."
iN VIDEO: BC birds who live their lives on webcams
Just in time for hatching season.
Parking fines on the rise in Kamloops as reserves run dry
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"With the depleting reserves, we're unable to contribute officers to parking. With an increase in fines and rate structure, we will be able to commit more resources to it."
BC teacher reprimanded for dragging student by their ankles
The decision did not say the student was harmed, but the regulator found the teacher failed to treat them with dignity.
Why BC Housing can build tiny homes but you can’t
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"It's just old rules and regulations, and I wish municipalities would modernize."
Kamloops mayor argues councillor’s damages from his lawsuit were self-inflicted
"It is possible the defendant invited some of the public attention she received by her own statements in the media."
Penticton councillor’s second sex crimes trial to start this month
Jame Miller has been on paid leave from city council since he was charged in the summer of 2024.
Crown says Penticton councillor’s sexual assault defence ‘makes no sense’
"It is self-serving, it does not line up with common sense, it does not line up with normal life experience. His explanations fall flat."
Kamloops paying $3M to Kelowna for firefighting dispatch
The five-year, $3 million deal was signed earlier this year.
‘Ridiculous’: Penticton city councillor takes stand, denies sexually abusing young boy
"You befriended this boy because you knew he was disadvantaged… you slowly gained his confidence and trust."
Another bank takes Kamloops mayor to court as debts climb
Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson plans to run for re-election in October.
Cops in Kamloops, Kelowna prepare for summertime crime
Mounties in both cities will be walking the beat this summer.
Kelowna mayor to lead Municipal Finance Authority
The job comes with a pay bump of more than $25,000.
Shuswap house sitter charged after hitting homeowner with vehicle
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The homeowner had just returned home after being out of the country for two months.
Bailey’s Law, named for Kelowna domestic violence victim, step closer to passing
“This bill will better protect victims, hold repeat offenders accountable, and strengthen our justice system’s response to intimate partner violence."
‘First look’ at plan to replace RCMP in Kamloops has council exercising caution
BC cities with municipal police departments have lower crime rates than the average RCMP-served community, but it comes at a higher cost.
Penticton Vees back home with two-game deficit in WHL playoff series
The Vees take on the Silvertips at the South Okanagan Events Centre.
Unofficial Kamloops website taking signatures of those opposed to $26M in city loans
The man behind the website said it's a procedural tool, not a campaign against the loans.
Kamloops firefighters quick to douse suspicious bike shop fire
Firefighters say it's still under investigation.
Penticton looking for first win against Everett in WHL playoffs
The Vees are taking on the league leaders from the regular season in the 2026 WHL playoffs.