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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.
Municipal politicians may face suspensions as province floats new conduct rules
"There needs to be a template that deals with dysfunction. If that means you need a third-party investigator or integrity commissioner, that's fine, but it needs to have some teeth."
Judge delays verdict on Kamloops mayor’s defamation claim
Lawyers will have to wait for a decision after finally getting into a courtroom for the long-awaited hearing this week.
iN NUMBERS: Comparing Kamloops, Okanagan bureaucrat salaries
If they want the best candidates, governments and schools have to compete and the going rate isn't cheap.
Kamloops, Kelowna ‘good examples’ amid BC municipal spending booms
"I still think a lot of business owners and families would welcome tax relief, not tax hikes — even if they're indexed to population growth."
Kamloops lobby group says new housing rules lack rental protections
iNhome
"Other communities have taken these measures — and we should too.”
Kamloops, Kelowna among most expensive Canadian cities to insure a home
iNhome
The average home insurance premium in Kamloops is now double what it was in 2023.
Kamloops man accused of killing robbery accomplice in 2021
Two men are awaiting trial four years after the killing of 29-year-old Adam Hibbert in Kamloops.
Why you can’t avoid the sound of bird cannons on Okanagan farms
iNwine
"If you like the farm view, then you have to hear the farm, too."
BC property taxes rising as cities take on provincial duties
"Perhaps municipalities have become less efficient at delivering core services because they are distracted by scope creep."
Lawyers for Kamloops mayor, councillor face off for week-long hearing
A city councillor is arguing a BC Supreme Court judge should toss the mayor's defamation case entirely after months of delays.
Foreign temporary worker claw backs hampers record Okanagan cherry season
iNwine
"We had such a labour crisis this year that a lot was left on the trees. We didn't have the hands to pick it."
BC needs control over foreign worker program: Kelowna MLA
"This is a complex and controversial policy, and the worst thing we can do is hide behind secrecy when what we need to do is develop evidence-based policy."
Kamloops hospital renovations extended another year
"We try really hard to be fiscally responsible and we really work on being smart with the dollars taxpayers are giving us."
Prosecute all domestic killings as first-degree murder: Kamloops MP
While they could still be released on bail, the change would also block police from releasing repeat offenders before they see a judge.
Mental health unit added to Kamloops emergency department
"I think too many of us have at times said, 'I'll be OK and I'll just get through this,' "but if you broke your leg you wouldn't be powering through. I think that's the normalization we need to get."