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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 mayor claims victory, refuses to play nicely
"It's unfortunate the mayor, if he doesn't get his way, wants to take his his marbles and not play fair anymore."
Abduction of Kamloops teens nets offender 5 years in prison, lifetime sex offender status
"She got a taste of happiness, freedom and someone who cared, just to get it all taken away. I can see her being hurt by this and blaming herself for me being incarcerated," he said of one of the victims.
Water tests continue after derailment, fuel spill in Kamloops Lake
iNwheels
"We had a few days of water which they think dislodged a rock, which caused the derailment."
Why drug recovery housing isn’t being built in Kamloops
iNhome
"Where we're seeing people gravitate toward is any housing that still gives them the ability to use substances to an extent, but at the same time, not lose housing."
Business losses to crime on the rise in Kamloops
"It's gotten horrible. When I started here 25 years ago we had two hookers on the corner and that was it, and it was the same two ladies for like three years. That was the extent of it."
Kamloops pharmacist suspended, fined after domestic incidents
The BC College of Pharmacists found his behaviour was "unprofessional, dishonourable and unbecoming" of a health-care professional.
Kamloops misses imposed housing target again
iNhome
City staff blame economic pressures beyond city hall for the construction slowdown.
BC Conservatives call pipeline tax cut a ‘backroom deal’
“This is the latest example of NDP backroom deals and financial mismanagement landing squarely on the backs of ordinary British Columbians."
TRU faculty loses court challenge of art program cuts
Thompson Rivers University still offers visual arts classes, but there are no degree or certificate programs after last year's cut.
Kamloops area has BC’s longest family doctor wait times
How long have you been waiting for a family doctor?
Kamloops OBGYN crisis no surprise to BC specialists
"Did we know Kamloops was in trouble? Yeah, and so did everyone else. Do we know it's one of many sites that are in trouble? Yes."
Suspicious Kamloops house fire puts family in hospital
The family is expected to recover from their injuries.
Specialists across BC voice support for Kamloops OB/GYNs
More than 100 doctors said they won't participate in Interior Health's short-term efforts to replace the outgoing doctors if nothing changes.
Business association calls for recovery housing after Kamloops overdose death
"We need coordinated action that actually links the person in crisis to the right service."
Bylaw calls spike in ‘high-issue’ areas of Kamloops
The vast majority of their calls are focused on "social" issues like homelessness and drug use.
Smell, maintenance failure lands Kootenay pulp mill $63,000 fine
It was one of multiple penalties against the company in the past several years.
Inspection finds most BC prisons understaffed, lack inmate programming
It's the first report from a new oversight agency tasked with inspecting the province's ten correctional centres.
Pipeline tax breaks vex Thompson-Nicola Regional District board
"I would suggest this is not a good look for pipelines to be reducing what they pay and having that go on the backs of ordinary people."
New Interior Health CEO under fire as psychiatrists resign from Vernon hospital
“This has not been a strong start for the new Interior Health CEO."
Sun Peaks bureaucrat sues municipality for wrongful termination
She was the fourth-highest paid employee at Sun Peaks.
Kamloops doctors refused ‘generous offer’ before resignation: Interior Health
Negotiations may not be finished, but Interior Health is still looking for replacements to take over by early 2026.
‘My nightmare’: Kamloops university student reeling from dorm room voyeur encounter
"I've definitely struggled with things like waking up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat or having nightmares."
Regional district warns of AI misinformation after North Thompson dam scare
"You can tell it was AI-generated. Like, there was water coming out of the dam higher than the level of the lake. It just didn't make sense, but, a year from now, are we going to be able to differentiate?"
Kamloops MLAs say Interior Health cancelled deal with OB/GYNs after election
"They thought they had a deal with this government just before the last election and like every other election promise this government did, it disappeared."