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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.
Man found dead near Kamloops pulp mill in 2018 had multiple fractured bones: Coroner
An autopsy by the B.C. Coroner's Service could not determine what caused the death of…
Burnt SUV focus of investigation into cause of Sparks Lake wildfire northwest of Kamloops
An investigation into the cause of the Sparks Lake wildfire was underway shortly after the…
11-storey apartment building approved for downtown Kamloops
Kamloops will see another high-rise tower added to the downtown skyline after a development permit…
Kamloops federal candidates invited to climate change debate
Federal election candidates in the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo riding are being invited to a debate centred around…
Firearm, drugs, IDs seized from truck with stolen plates in Kamloops
Kamloops RCMP arrested two men this past weekend after finding them working on a truck…
Kamloops RCMP seek assault suspect
Kamloops RCMP discovered a man bleeding and running along Tranquille Road when they responded to…
Cities in Thompson-Okanagan look at raising taxes to pay for RCMP salary hike
Thompson-Okanagan cities are preparing for a salary increase for the RCMP detachments they contract. The…
Kamloops mayor pleads with drug users not to use alone as overdose death toll climbs in B.C.
It has been five years since a state of emergency was declared in B.C. to…
Man charged in Shuswap stabbing has charges stayed when witness is no show
An accused in Kamloops court today in connection with a Shuswap stabbing had the charges…
Merritt arsonist arrested twice in one week for breaching conditional sentence
A Merritt man who previously pleaded guilty in connection a series of church arsons in…
Get ready to see smoke in Okanagan from huge controlled burn on White Rock Lake wildfire
Okanagan residents can expect to see smoke today as the B.C. Wildfire Service conducts a…
TRU students will still return to in-person classes this year despite rising COVID cases
Despite a continued rise in new COVID-19 cases in the province, Thompson Rivers University has…
Kamloops nurse worried vaccine protest at hospital will bring disruptions
A protest slated to take place in front of hospitals in Kamloops and Kelowna is…
Premier Horgan wants wildfire prevention modelled after Logan Lake’s success story
On his fly-in visit to Logan Lake, a town which narrowly escaped devastation from the…
Two of B.C.’s largest wildfires near Kamloops now ‘being held’
Two massive wildfires near Kamloops are no longer out of control as cooler temperatures helped…
Vaccine card mandate a step too far for some Kamloops, Okanagan businesses
Vaccine cards will soon be required to access certain services or attend certain events in…
Logan Lake has written the Fire Smart playbook for other cities, towns to follow
When the Tremont Creek wildfire escaped containment lines near Tunkwa Lake on Aug. 11, Logan…
BC Wildfire anticipates less fire activity; downsizing air fleet
In anticipation of more fall-like conditions and less fire activity, B.C. Wildfire Service is downsizing…
More than 500 people in Revelstoke asked to re-book COVID jab; vaccine stored in wrong freezer
Over 500 COVID-19 immunizations in Revelstoke are being rebooked after it was discovered the doses…
Assault charge approved against Kelowna RCMP officer for violent wellness check
A Kelowna RCMP officer is now facing criminal assault charges related to a wellness check…
Crews attack Tremont Creek wildfire directly in cooler conditions
Cooler days and rainy conditions allowed firefighters to attack the Tremont Creek wildfire west of…
Don’t expect ice at Memorial Arena until more shelter space open in Kamloops
The Memorial Arena in Kamloops is set to continue as an emergency shelter indefinitely until…
‘Love It Or List It’s’ Jillian Harris provides seed money for Okanagan College student award
Kelowna influencer Jillian Harris is leading the way with a new financial award for underrepresented…
Apartment development with less than half required parking approved in Kamloops
An apartment development in North Kamloops will go ahead with less than half of the…