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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.
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.
Kelowna Rockets hit the ice Friday for start of Memorial Cup tournament
Downtown Kelowna will be a hockey festival ground for the next week as the Memorial Cup tournament kicks off Thursday.
Kamloops supportive housing building to change names after homicide revelation
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Henry Leland's death by hypothermia was a rallying cause for the transitional housing that now bears his name. That's about to change after DNA linked him to a homicide 40 years ago.
Penticton anti-racism bylaw back on the table
If Kelowna had such a bylaw it's likely the man who launched a racist tirade against a South Asian couple would've been subject to the fine.
Kamloops debt will reach new heights next council term
"One of the biggest risks around municipal government is as different councils come in, they have different priorities."
Tourism Kamloops gives back to mountain bike trail builders
iNwheels
Among mountain bikers across North America, Kamloops is known as the birthplace of "freeride," a style focused on technical, creative downhill riding.
East Kamloops water to be reconnected tonight after major water main break
Don't expect the water to be safe to drink yet.
iN VIDEO: Kamloops hit-and-run caught on camera, RCMP seek witnesses
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"We believe we have identified the driver."
Slate of candidates promise ‘clean break’ from Kamloops council dysfunction
"Kamloops residents are tired of seeing their tax dollars and council meetings consumed by personality conflicts."
Penticton councillor has faced youth sex crime allegations before: archives
James Miller will be back in Ontario court later this month for a second trial this year on historic sexual assault charges.
Path for tiny homes may open in Thompson-Nicola regional district
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It won't come without strings attached.
Early Kamloops candidate announcements outnumber those in Okanagan cities
Eight people in Kamloops have already announced their intentions to run in the fall municipal election.
iN THE RECORD: Boultbee accuses Kelowna MLA of unfairly targeting women
"These men would never speak about other men in this way. It is very disrespectful."