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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 pharmacist suspended, fined after domestic incidents
The BC College of Pharmacists found his behaviour was "unprofessional, dishonourable and unbecoming" of a health-care professional.
Kamloops misses imposed housing target again
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City staff blame economic pressures beyond city hall for the construction slowdown.
BC Conservatives call pipeline tax cut a ‘backroom deal’
“This is the latest example of NDP backroom deals and financial mismanagement landing squarely on the backs of ordinary British Columbians."
TRU faculty loses court challenge of art program cuts
Thompson Rivers University still offers visual arts classes, but there are no degree or certificate programs after last year's cut.
Kamloops area has BC’s longest family doctor wait times
How long have you been waiting for a family doctor?
Kamloops OBGYN crisis no surprise to BC specialists
"Did we know Kamloops was in trouble? Yeah, and so did everyone else. Do we know it's one of many sites that are in trouble? Yes."
Suspicious Kamloops house fire puts family in hospital
The family is expected to recover from their injuries.
Specialists across BC voice support for Kamloops OB/GYNs
More than 100 doctors said they won't participate in Interior Health's short-term efforts to replace the outgoing doctors if nothing changes.
Business association calls for recovery housing after Kamloops overdose death
"We need coordinated action that actually links the person in crisis to the right service."
Bylaw calls spike in ‘high-issue’ areas of Kamloops
The vast majority of their calls are focused on "social" issues like homelessness and drug use.
Smell, maintenance failure lands Kootenay pulp mill $63,000 fine
It was one of multiple penalties against the company in the past several years.
Inspection finds most BC prisons understaffed, lack inmate programming
It's the first report from a new oversight agency tasked with inspecting the province's ten correctional centres.
Pipeline tax breaks vex Thompson-Nicola Regional District board
"I would suggest this is not a good look for pipelines to be reducing what they pay and having that go on the backs of ordinary people."
New Interior Health CEO under fire as psychiatrists resign from Vernon hospital
“This has not been a strong start for the new Interior Health CEO."
Sun Peaks bureaucrat sues municipality for wrongful termination
She was the fourth-highest paid employee at Sun Peaks.
Kamloops doctors refused ‘generous offer’ before resignation: Interior Health
Negotiations may not be finished, but Interior Health is still looking for replacements to take over by early 2026.
‘My nightmare’: Kamloops university student reeling from dorm room voyeur encounter
"I've definitely struggled with things like waking up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat or having nightmares."
Regional district warns of AI misinformation after North Thompson dam scare
"You can tell it was AI-generated. Like, there was water coming out of the dam higher than the level of the lake. It just didn't make sense, but, a year from now, are we going to be able to differentiate?"
Kamloops MLAs say Interior Health cancelled deal with OB/GYNs after election
"They thought they had a deal with this government just before the last election and like every other election promise this government did, it disappeared."
Homeless camps in forest near Kamloops spur frustration with provincial inaction
"This is clearly a provincial issue. Clearly it's not getting enough attention, and clearly we don't have enough resource officers to address this."
Police issue photo of suspected Kamloops dorm voyeur
Police released a photo of the person of interest in an effort to identify him in a voyeurism investigation.
Kamloops cops on hunt for university dorm voyeur
Kamloops RCMP received two reports from at least one student who spotted a man peering into her dorm window.
Kamloops may fund Juniper emergency route as housing market slows
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With planning underway since a 2021 wildfire saw residents bottle-necked at the only public road in or out, the Juniper West developer was supposed to fund more than half the project.
Price tag on proposed Kamloops police station rises to $170M
It's the single-most expensive project among multiple upcoming civic projects, both approved and proposed.