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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.
Kamloops killer found not criminally responsible due to mental illness
"He's a mentally unwell person who suffers from schizophrenia, and he didn't do anything to deserve it in anyway just like the victims didn't deserve what happened to them."
UPDATE: Kamloops-Thompson school district superintendent resigns
The head of the Kamloops-Thompson school district has resigned from her role after four years…
SLAPPED: Kamloops mayor alleges assault by journalist
Was it a blatant assault against an elected official or is the complaint an attempt to silence a journalist?
Highest earner at Kamloops city hall got $60K raise
Civil servants at Kamloops city hall got a collective 10.6% raise last year, with nearly $82.5 million spent on employees in 2024.
NO NEED FOR SPEED: Kamloops to consider lowering limit to 30 km/h on residential streets
"I think we need to recognize kids play in these areas at all hours and, if we value the members of our community, this makes sense."
UPDATE: Kamloops courthouse threat prompts evacuation, lockdown
The building was evacuated around 9 a.m., but it's not yet clear why.
‘Always in fear’: Residents hope for calm after shooting at downtown Kamloops boarding house
"Now that this has happened, I'm hoping the RCMP and the city will hold them more accountable for what's going on back there."
Highland Valley mine meeting with BC ministers, Secwepemc leaders ‘cut short’
Two Secwepemc First Nations are claiming land title over the Highland Valley area, but it's a claim challenged by neighbouring First Nations and the province.
Kamloops firefighters displaced after vehicle fire in fire hall
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The fire station is still structurally sound and there was no notable fire damage beyond the single truck.
WorkSafeBC won’t confirm investigations into Kamloops mayor
Despite the city's suggestions of multiple investigations, WorkSafeBC said "revealing the existence of such records would unreasonably invade the personal privacy of third parties."
$1.5B copper mine expansion near Logan Lake passes environmental assessment
An environmental plan for a massive copper mine near Logan Lake has been approved for…
Province wants to seize alleged Montreal sex trafficker’s BMW after Kamloops arrest
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He was arrested for his alleged role in gang-related Quebec killings, but it's ties to the sex trade that has authorities seeking to seize his BMW SUV.
American company buys Kamloops bicycle wheel manufacturer
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Kamloops company We Are One has been building bicycle wheels for nearly a decade. This week it was sold to an American company.
Municipal affairs minister says Kamloops council dysfunction ‘cannot continue’
The current council term, the first to a conduct rulebook for elected officials, has been marred by seemingly endless investigations and conflict, particularly centred around Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson.
Failed effort to disqualify Kamloops councillor from office ends with $18K in legal bills
A judge ordered the petitioners to pay the City of Kamloops' and Coun. Mike O'Reilly's legal expenses.