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Comparing Media Coverage of Kamloops’ Budget Meeting: What Was Missing

by KCU | Jan 28, 2026 | Municipal Finance

Castanet’s 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 article’s photo caption...

Kamloops Has $1 Billion in Projects to Plan Over Next Decade

by KCU | Jan 26, 2026 | Infrastructure, Municipal Finance

This raises serious questions about the City’s long-term planning and financial sustainability. Read the iNFOnews article here: Kamloops has $1B in maintenance bills due — without $500M in new builds

No Livestream Planned for Kamloops 2026 Budget Meeting

by KCU | Jan 26, 2026 | Community Engagement

𝐍𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐨𝐫 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭’𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞, for those residents who are unable to attend in person, including those with accessibility barriers. The City’s 2026 budget update is scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026, from...

Kamloops Residents: Share Your Thoughts

by KCU | Jan 24, 2026 | Community Engagement

Kamloops has a lot going for it, and many of us care deeply about our city. Honest feedback helps identify what is and isn’t working, and is part of how strong communities grow. We’d like to hear your thoughts!

Kamloops Cuts Services While Raising Taxes

by KCU | Jan 22, 2026 | City Council, City Hall, Property Taxes

A 7.1% Tax Hike – and They Want a Medal? City Hall just announced a 7.21% property tax increase, down from the 10.76% they originally projected, and they’re congratulating themselves for it. They didn’t trim the top-heavy administrative layer. They didn’t reduce...