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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 councillor suggests planning for life after RCMP
This as Kamloops considers spending millions on a new police station.
Kelowna worker dodged piece of crane that fell 29-storeys by seconds
Three workers stood just 10 feet from where the heavy crane blocks fell 29 storeys to the ground.
Kamloops councillor says he was confronted by mayor at car show, heckled by crowd
"I had no other councillors with me, I'm by myself... I didn't know how it was going to end, that was the scary part. Are they going to be waiting for me?"
Kamloops councillor says he was confronted by mayor at car show, heckled by crowd
CONTENT ADVISORY The annual Hot Nite in the City car show got a little more…
Impounded Ferrari more than doubled BC highway speed limit
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"That money could have bought Gucci sunglasses or a lot of cappuccino."
Salmon Arm RCMP fleet gets first EV
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Salmon Arm RCMP got a new truck and it’s all electric. Its 2024 Ford F150…
One cyclist killed, two injured in Okanagan Granfondo
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Police said the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
One dead in Fraser Canyon head-on collision
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One man did not survive, while four others had minor injuries, if any at all.
Fundraiser launched for Okanagan Granfondo crash survivor
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Described as an avid cyclist, she is one of two survivors in the collision with a vehicle that killed one gran fondo collision.
Cyclists reeling in wake of Okanagan Granfondo fatal collision
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"It was hard to go through the awards ceremony without questioning if this is what we're supposed to be doing."
Cops investigate spiked drinks at Kamloops bars
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Kamloops RCMP says four people came forward after their drinks were tampered with at Kamloops…
How Kamloops bartenders keep an eye out for drugged drinks
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Police warned the public of a rash of spiked drinks at Kamloops bars this week,…
Kamloops taxpayers to mull $188M in more debt for capital projects
It comes a year after taxpayers gave their blessing to borrow $275 million for an arts centre and an arena.
Self-appointed watchdog undeterred as Summerland goes public with $360K in legal costs
For more than six years he has sparred with the district in court and in council chambers, all starting with a dispute with his mushroom-farming neighbour and growing to a sense he's "watchdog" at town hall.
City won’t release former Kamloops CAO’s severance agreement
He clearly blamed the mayor for his departure, but it's not clear what David Trawin and city hall agreed to before the announcement.
Lack of campfire ban surprises campers in Okanagan, Kamloops
"People are shocked when I ask if they want firewood."
Kamloops mayor’s job at risk with latest conflict of interest probe
It's not the most expensive of the 25 city council investigations, but it could be the most costly for Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson.
Woman claims she was defrauded $150K in North Okanagan illegal logging operation and drug lab
"They didn't just take my money, they took my future."
Vandalism at Kamloops mayor’s business raises concerns about local politicians safety
"Having a mayor we have now in that chair has emboldened people to be more confrontational, and certainly the things I have to consider are much different this term than last term."
Elderly woman injured in South Okanagan hit-and-run
Police are looking for witnesses to the daylight hit-and-run.
Kamloops mayor files second lawsuit against councillor
"I don't understand why he continually wants to draw attention to his poor conduct, but I guess that's his choice to make."
City concerned about confidential documents after Kamloops mayor’s dealership ransacked
"We have no idea, since the mayor decided to use that space as his city hall office, what he had in there that should properly have been at city hall."
Five charged in lengthy Kamloops drug trade investigation
"This enforcement operation represents a substantial disruption to entrenched drug trafficking networks operating in Kamloops."
City of Kamloops top employee resigns, blames mayor
He specifically cited mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson as his reason to leave, who made his job "unsustainable and untenable."