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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.
North Okanagan orchards at risk amid drought, water restrictions
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"Growers understand the seriousness of the drought, but a 70 per cent reduction in agricultural water is not just a crop-production issue. At that level, this becomes an orchard-survival issue."
Three-month wait for Penticton councillor’s verdicts on historic sexual abuse charges
The verdicts will come more than two years after James Miller was charged.
Arson investigation launched into massive fire at Penticton construction site
"We appreciate the patience of the evacuees and those impacted by this incident. This investigation is a priority for the detachment."
BC law targeting gangsters’ property used for teen’s e-dirt bikes in Kelowna
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"I guess they can do it, but it is a jump to go after e-bikes for teenagers."
Rumours of migrating Vancouver homeless people still swirl as World Cup approaches
Ring any bells? The same rumours were making the rounds before the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
City of Kamloops allows OneBC event but isn’t happy about it
Blocking the event would risk a legal challenge the City said it would lose.
Man accused in Langley murder weeks after Kamloops murder charge dropped
He was charged just days after the shooting.
Web of BC Interior gang violence untangles as court cases near end
The death of two Kamloops brothers was the first in a string of violence and the court cases are steadily coming to a close five years later.
Bank forecloses on Kamloops mayor’s car dealership
The Kamloops mayor has a three-month window to pay the bank back or his dealership will be sold.
Vernon gas up to 40 cents cheaper than other Okanagan cities
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Penticton has the highest prices in the region.
ACCESS DENIED: Kamloops RCMP withhold bodycam footage of homeless incident
The cameras are billed as a way to improve transparency and accountability for RCMP, but that doesn't mean what they record is easy to obtain.
Cause of Penticton fire unknown, danger bars investigators’ access
The investigation into the massive fire hasn't started yet.
Is West Kelowna safer after McDougall Creek wildfire? Sort of
"It's never that linear to say we had a fire in our community, so we're not going to have another one."
Verdict on historic sex crimes months away for Penticton city councillor
He's now waiting for judges to decide his fate in two separate sexual abuse trials.
Kelowna RCMP seize e-dirt bikes from young riders
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It's not just tickets the e-dirt bike riders have to worry about.
Penticton councillor on trial for sex crimes calls Crown’s questions ‘moronic’
James Miller was accused of not only coaching but "dating" the boys on his youth basketball teams.
‘Do-or-die’: Kelowna has another shot to keep Memorial Cup dream alive
"It's kind of about who wants it more."
Penticton councillor takes stand in second historic sex crimes trial
James Miller did admit to kissing one of the boys and to hosting them for sleepovers, but he said they were under innocent circumstances.
Kelowna has most active NHL alumni of 2026 Memorial Cup contenders
The Memorial Cup will be a staging ground for up-and-coming pros, with 32 NHL draft picks in the tournament.
Proposal for new neighbourhood near prison returns to Kamloops council
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Council rejected the original development proposal earlier this year.
Kamloops mayor wants council to decide on his pay cuts publicly
He's been paid less than $23,000 so far in 2026 due to cuts the rest of council made to his salary.
Province to unveil possible Kamloops Red Bridge replacement next month
It's been almost two years since the bridge burned down.
Witness recalls Penticton city councillor ‘grooming’ young basketball players
James Miller is accused of sexually assaulting multiple young boys whom he coached in a youth basketball program while in Ontario.
Alleged sex crime victim launched ‘movement’ against Penticton city councillor
Penticton city councillor James Miller's second trial on historic sex crimes is underway in Ontario.