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Election Talk Begins Early in Kamloops
Following campaign announcements from council members Mike OβReilly and Nancy Bepple, discussion about the October 17, 2026 election is already ramping up. An Armchair Mayor editorial questions whether Bepple and Reid Hamer-Jackson could work together if re-elected. A...
Petition: Stop the 7% PST on Business Services
A petition has been launched calling on the BC government to reverse the new 7% Provincial Sales Tax (PST) on business services, scheduled to take effect October 1, 2026. The petition states: Small businesses are already struggling. Families are feeling the pressure....
Same Economy. Different Choices: What Direction Should Kamloops Take?
πππ¦π πππ¨π§π¨π¦π². ππ’ππππ«ππ§π ππ‘π¨π’πππ¬. The Provincial Government of B.C. and TRU are reducing administration and deferring capital projects. In contrast, the City of Kamloops is defending its management structure and advancing major capital projects. Given the current...
Are Changes Coming to Kamloopsβ Neighbourhood Recreation Facilities?
The City has announced a βcomprehensive operational reviewβ of the Westsyde Pool and Fitness Centre, citing low cost recovery and calling its location βchallenging.β Last month, staff advised Council that McArthur Island, Brock, and Valleyview arenas will shift to...
Kamloops Debt May Soon Exceed Revenue
ππ‘ππβπ¬ ππ‘π π©π₯ππ§, ππ’ππ² π¨π πππ¦π₯π¨π¨π©π¬? Spend-now/pay-later borrowing isnβt fiscally responsible growthβitβs City credit-card math, funded by taxpayers. Read the iNFOnews article here: Looming Kamloops debt may soon exceed annual revenue *πβπππππ ππ’ππππ ...
Comparing Media Coverage of Kamloopsβ Budget Meeting: What Was Missing
Castanetβs budget update coverage by Kristin Holliday largely reflects City of Kamloops messaging, quoting positive or neutral reactions from residents while excluding quotes or context from those attendees expressing a different view. The articleβs photo caption...
Kamloops Has $1 Billion in Projects to Plan Over Next Decade
This raises serious questions about the Cityβs long-term planning and financial sustainability. Read the iNFOnews article here: Kamloops has $1B in maintenance bills due β without $500M in new builds
No Livestream Planned for Kamloops 2026 Budget Meeting
ππ¨ π₯π’π―ππ¬ππ«πππ¦ π¨π« ππ¨π¨π¦ π¨π©ππ’π¨π§ π’π¬ πππ’π§π π©π«π¨π―π’πππ ππ¨ π°ππππ‘ ππ¨π§π’π π‘πβπ¬ π©π«ππ¬ππ§ππππ’π¨π§ π₯π’π―π, for those residents who are unable to attend in person, including those with accessibility barriers. The Cityβs 2026 budget update is scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026, from...
Kamloops Residents: Share Your Thoughts
Kamloops has a lot going for it, and many of us care deeply about our city. Honest feedback helps identify what is and isnβt working, and is part of how strong communities grow. We'd like to hear your thoughts!
Kamloops Cuts Services While Raising Taxes
A 7.1% Tax Hike β and They Want a Medal? City Hall just announced a 7.21% property tax increase, down from the 10.76% they originally projected, and theyβre congratulating themselves for it. They didnβt trim the top-heavy administrative layer. They didnβt reduce...
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