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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.
Penticton city councillor found guilty of historic sex crimes
He was found guilty on five of the seven charges.
Judge pauses Hotel Eldorado lakeshore boardwalk dispute with city
Kelowna city hall can't buy its way out of the Hotel Eldorado boardwalk dispute.
The four-year squeeze on Kamloops city hall’s pocketbook
Kamloops city hall has been falling deeper in the red since 2022.
Kamloops mayoral candidate proposes alternative to Hamer-Jackson’s treatment ranch
It's being sold as a one-stop-shop for homeless and addictions supports.
What to know about the long-awaited 2026 Kamloops election
There are a total of 35 candidates looking for your vote.
Farmers’ market scam targets vendors in Kelowna and beyond
"I think a lot of people are embarrassed to bring it up."
Be wary of local politicians making promises on crime this election
"If people are expecting easier answers, I think that's what happened in Kamloops last time in some ways, and look how that's gone."
TRENDING NOW: Seal distracts aquarium cleaner
Think you've got moves? Check out this grizzly caught on a Yukon wildlife camera.
Kamloops opts to acquire Crown land for multi-rink arena project
The city-owned location was chosen two years ago to save money on real estate costs.
TRENDING NOW: James Bond intro remade with Lego
This Agent 007 is a bit smaller.
Historic downtown Kamloops train station up for sale
iNwine
Local restaurateurs have owned the old station and hosted their steakhouse there for four years.
Kamloops mayor Hamer-Jackson will be back on the ballot
He has put to rest speculation that he may not run again.
Former MLA Dan Ashton seeks to return as Penticton’s mayor
Dan Ashton is coming out of his brief political retirement.
Kamloops mayor’s house up for tax sale auction
iNhome
The city's mayor has not paid taxes on his home for the last three years.
Kamloops mayor hasn’t filed election papers yet, blames council
He has until Friday to file nomination papers, and city staff said they are waiting.
Former Kamloops city councillor dies
He was 71 years old.
‘No incumbents’ attitude looms among Kamloops voters with election campaign underway
"People are saying with the dysfunction at city hall, they all need to go."
New Kamloops shelter dedicated to homeless seniors
iNhome
It's the first seniors-oriented shelter in Kamloops.
Critics call Okanagan mayors’ involuntary care push ‘short-sighted’
"It's very simple for a very complex problem."
iN NUMBERS: Majority of parents surveyed say back-to-school expenses have them stressed out
Parents say back-to-school spending doesn't fit in their budget.
Interior Health defends Kelowna drug consumption site from mayor’s effort to shut its doors
Mayor Tom Dyas wants Health Canada to pull the licence for Kelowna's only supervised drug consumption site.
OneBC leader sues Kelowna MLA’s staffer for defamation
“Self-proclaimed ‘free speech warrior’ Dallas Brodie is filing a lawsuit because she got called crazy? Sounds like insecurity to me."
Penticton city hall considers $9M solar powered ‘microgrid’
The solar-powered electrical grid would be there in case of emergency.
Uber drivers unionize in Kamloops, Okanagan
iNwheels
They will join Victoria as part of Canada's first-ever union for Uber drivers.