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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.
Kamloops hospital construction nearly complete as ER gets major facelift
The next and final step will be an upgrade to Royal Inland Hospital's trauma zone, which is one of the busiest in the province.
‘Disturbing’ display of mutilated marmots at Kamloops park under investigation
"Someone had put the body parts on the playground area, like on the swings and in the slides."
‘Grave danger’: Kelowna investor slapped with $1.2M penalty, 20-year ban
He could not answer why he didn't listen to his business partner's warnings.
Former co-op home purchased by Kamloops hospital foundation for patients, doctors
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A Kamloops housing co-op had a unique property to sell, and now the nine-bedroom home will be used for cancer patients and visiting doctors.
A hot Okanagan summer for music fans
There's a festival for almost every music fan throughout the Thompson-Okanagan.
Penticton RCMP investigating RV arson
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A man, possibly the arson suspect, was seen fleeing in a grey car.
BC Wildfire warns boaters after Kamloops fire
"We don't want to have anybody out on the water getting in the way of aircraft when they're out helping us."
Kamloops sign on hold; Kelowna’s a hot attraction
Kamloops planned to have a similar sign three years ago, but now it's not clear whether it'll ever be built.
Construction date unclear on BC Housing’s massive, delayed Penticton project
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Penticton MLA Amelia Boultbee, now a member of the government caucus, refused to comment when asked whether she'll advocate for the project.
Floor-crossing Penticton MLA Boultbee accused of betraying constituents
The MLA elected as a BC Conservative has helped bolster the NDP's majority.
Kelowna couple suing Airbnb over eviction, surveillance
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Airbnb "weaponized their corporate infrastructure" to enable their eviction, according to the lawsuit.
BC woman to take on record-setting Okanagan Lake swim for mental health fundraiser
"This swim is about showing young people that they are worth showing up for."
Loss of pipeline tax revenue still looms for Kamloops despite new announcement
"As we saw a few months ago, the reassessment was going to cost Kamloops hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not millions."
Penticton MLA Boultbee joins BC NDP
It comes just a month after she suggested she was still open to joining the Conservatives "under the right circumstances."
Why some Okanagan water systems are still independent
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As local governments centralize the Okanagan's many water sources, some remain independent so farmer's aren't forgotten.
Downtown Kamloops business lobby faces opposition to expansion plan
"I have not found one single opt-in, and I am combing the streets."
Regional district to fund bulk of new Kamloops fire hall, search and rescue hall
“The new facility will enable us to improve our training and preparedness, ultimately allowing us to respond more effectively."
Kamloops man demands new trial, in “limbo” after murder conviction overturned
BC prosecutors dropped the charge despite the federal government ordering a new trial four years ago.
Kamloops CAOs were paid $1.12M last year
With a pair of salaries and a settlement agreement, the cost of chief administrative officers in Kamloops was unusually high.
Kamloops cops probe residential arson
Police have not determined whether it was targeted.
Five Okanagan players picked in NHL entry draft
They grew up playing in the Okanagan and are among 39 WHL players who are now NHL prospects.
West Kelowna man implicated in illegal cannabis, money laundering scheme
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The province wants to seize his bank account.
Steep increase in city managers earning more than $150K in Kamloops, Kelowna
There's been a four-fold increase in $150,000-plus salaries for city hall management in both cities.
Interior Health has written off $54M in unpaid medical bills for non-Canadians
The health authority is taking a Qatari man to court over $254,000 in unpaid medical bills.