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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.
Knife-wielding woman arrested at West Kelowna hotel
Police were called to a West Kelowna hotel this morning where a woman was threatening…
Frozen cars, batteries keeping Kamloops, Okanagan mechanics busy
As temperatures plummet in Kamloops and the Okanagan, tow truck drivers and auto shops are…
Controversial Kamloops warming shelter now offering 24 hour service
As temperatures stay below freezing in Kamloops and emergency shelters meet capacity, a local outreach…
Senior dies amid homeless shelter shortage in Kamloops
A senior who regularly used Kamloops shelters died in the cold before the December dip…
Snow used to smother vehicle fire in Kamloops after pumps freeze
Kamloops firefighters had to think fast this morning when their pumps froze while fighting a…
Kamloops man’s quick action saves driver from icy North Thompson River
A Kamloops woman is grateful for a helping hand after a Boxing Day shopping trip…
Kamloops mom says justice system not equipped to handle son’s addiction, mental health issues
The mother of a well-known offender in Kamloops calls a recent judgement that released her…
String of dangerous suspicious activity at Kelowna construction site
Kelowna RCMP were called to a construction site in the Rutland neighbourhood three times so…
No warming centre for Kamloops homeless as cold snap approaches
Emergency shelter space available in Kamloops won't meet the need this Christmas as colder weather…
Murder charge laid in death of young woman near Williams Lake
A 23-year-old man has been charged with second degree murder following the death of a…
Kamloops-Opoly puts hometown twist on iconic boardgame
Kamloops residents can become real estate moguls in their own city with a new Monopoly-inspired…
The tradition of mayor’s chains of office in B.C. dates back centuries
Chains of office for mayors in the Thompson-Okanagan stems from a European tradition hundreds of…
Other local governments can learn a lot from TNRD audit: board chair
Thompson Nicola Regional District officials believe they are setting an example for other local governments…
Former TNRD CAO Sukh Gill pocketed $130K in severance from taxpayers in 2021
The former top employee at the Thompson Nicola Regional District earned his final paycheque from…
Kamloops man accused of murder pleads guilty to obstruction of justice
A Kamloops man pleaded guilty to an obstruction of justice charge in Kamloops Supreme Court…