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...In the News
SOUND OFF: Kamloops deserves the full story | CFJC Today Kamloops
A VIDEO CONTAINING CLIPS from last week's city council meeting is drawing strong reaction on social media. Bey...
SOUND OFF: Build first, explain later β the real story behind the PAC | CFJC Today Kamloops
THE NEWS THAT THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE (PAC) cost has climbed to $211 million shouldn't surprise anyone - le...
Ahead of public submissions, KCU outlines concerns with proposed AAP policy changes | CFJC Today Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops city council has begun the work of formalizing a policy around future Alternative Approval...
STATEMENTS β City withdraws appeal, so does Kamloops Citizens United β ArmchairMayor.ca
NOTE: The City of Kamloops and Kamloops Citizens United have both issued news releases on the Alternative Approval Process legal case. Hereβs the full text of both: News release from City of Kamloops, March 24, 2025 Build Kamloops Definitively Moves Forward Kamloops, BCΒ β Build Kamloops isΒ moving forward after months of delay following a legal challenge.β¦
SOUND OFF: Transparency and accountability β setting the record straight | CFJC Today Kamloops
RECENT CFJC EDITORIALS by James Peters and Joey Jack have suggested that Kamloops Citizens United (KCU) should...
Kamloops council adopts new guidelines for holding AAPs; staff to report back on mail out option - CastanetKamloops.net