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Kamloops Seeks $40M Short‑Term Loan

by KCU | Mar 6, 2026 | Municipal Finance

Kamloops has authorized short-term borrowing before, although not at this scale. Read the iNFOnews article here: Kamloops city hall needs a $40M payday loan

Election Talk Begins Early in Kamloops

by KCU | Mar 6, 2026 | Municipal Politics

Following campaign announcements from council members Mike O’Reilly 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

by KCU | Feb 21, 2026 | Municipal Finance

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?

by KCU | Feb 18, 2026 | Municipal Finance

𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲. 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬. 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 Kamloops’ Neighbourhood Recreation Facilities?

by KCU | Feb 10, 2026 | Community & Recreation, Infrastructure

The City has announced a “comprehensive operational review” of the Westsyde Pool and Fitness Centre, citing low cost recovery and calling its location “challenging.” Last month, staff advised Council that McArthur Island, Brock, and Valleyview arenas will shift to...