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.
Why you can’t avoid the sound of bird cannons on Okanagan farms
"If you like the farm view, then you have to hear the farm, too."
Foreign temporary worker claw backs hampers record Okanagan cherry season
"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."
How Kamloops bartenders keep an eye out for drugged drinks
Police warned the public of a rash of spiked drinks at Kamloops bars this week,…
Cops investigate spiked drinks at Kamloops bars
Kamloops RCMP says four people came forward after their drinks were tampered with at Kamloops…
You can BYOB to Riverside Park in Kamloops this summer
Parkgoers will be allowed their own liquor near the Riverside bandshell daily until October in a one-season pilot project.
Kamloops restaurant Brownstone to be featured on Food Network TV show
Downtown Kamloops restaurant Brownstone is slated to feature on the Food Network TV show Big…
Kamloops part of Uber Eats expansion in B.C.
There's another competitor in town for hungry Kamloops residents to get food to their door.…
Kamloops Ribfest extinguished again, but Okanagan event still on table
The annual Kamloops Ribfest will be postponed for another year, but not all hope is…
Kamloops restaurant owners welcome expanded patios but doubts remain
Harry Passek battled with the new patio fencing when trying to assemble the pieces for…
Two ice cream parlours open in Kamloops as summer approaches
Two new ice cream joints have opened up in Kamloops this weekend, just in time…
Kamloops restaurant staff given mandatory paid vacation to ‘recharge’ after stressful summer
After a long year, and especially difficult summer, staff at an iconic Kamloops restaurant will…
Downtown Kamloops business owners in favour of year-round patios
Despite a loss of precious parking spaces, downtown Kamloops businesses have given resounding approval to…
Decision to close McDonald’s in downtown Kamloops two years in the making
The downtown McDonald's location in Kamloops has shut its doors after dealing with increasing social…
Kamloops restaurant cites lack of staff, reliance on delivery apps for closure
– This story was originally published May 25, 2022. A German restaurant and bakery in…
New ramen restaurant taking over former downtown Kamloops Boston Pizza
The sign is finally up for a new ramen joint in downtown Kamloops now that…