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City Of Kamloops
Cost of recycling may increase as Kamloops looks to renew contract
KAMLOOPS – Emterra Environmental may be awarded the City of Kamloops’ recycling contract even after this summer’s labour dispute and a new bid almost double the cost of the previous one. A report by city staff will be coming to council tomorrow, Dec. 1, recommends Emterra get the contract. The current contract with the city...
City of Kamloops may consider adding another sheet of ice after packed schedule for recreation groups
KAMLOOPS - Administrators at the City of Kamloops have managed to accommodate all recreational groups in need of ice time, although the schedule remains packed after one rink closed indefinitely earlier this year. Civic facilities manager Jeff Putnam says even though peak skating times were already booked by the summer, he’s happy to report all...
Kamloops utility rates could increase in 2016
KAMLOOPS – Residents of Kamloops may see a difference in their utility bills come the New Year. Kamloops city councillors will consider proposed new utility rates for 2016 next week during the regular council meeting, Dec. 1. Water, sewage, garbage and recycling have all increased over the past five years at an average of roughly...
Kamloops council gives thumbs down to hand counting ballots
KAMLOOPS - It was a close vote in council yesterday, but no recount is needed on an effort to bring in post-election audits. Coun. Denis Walsh wanted to bring further accountability in both election and referendum voting systems and argued for hand counts after the fact. He feels electronic voting machines are susceptible to computer...
Kamloops council asking Trudeau government for federal panel review on Ajax Mine
KAMLOOPS - For the third time city council is asking the federal government to consider a federal panel review of the proposed Ajax Mine. With a new federal government in place, Coun. Dieter Dudy asked council to again request the review. He says it’s a more thorough evaluation and would give residents greater confidence in the outcome...
First term Kamloops councillor looks back on the year that was
KAMLOOPS – With now one year under his belt, first time Kamloops city councillor Dieter Dudy admits to challenges, being unprepared and and being surprised by more than one council outcome. Regardless, he’s enjoying the ride and thoroughly enjoys serving Kamloops. Dudy is an organic grower by trade who runs a home delivery service and...
Kamloops parks and civic property could become smoke free
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops residents could soon be breathing easier as the city is exploring the option of going smoke free. City staff will present a report to council tomorrow, Nov. 24, recommending the city amend its current bylaw to prohibit smoking and vaping with e-cigarettes in all parks and civic properties. The same day, Jennifer...
Kamloops may see new company sorting recyclables in 2016
KAMLOOPS - Recyclables collected by the City of Kamloops, both at depots and curbside, could be sorted by a new company come the new year. “We have already gone out to (request for proposals) to renew the contract essentially. To look for processors who can do the same work starting Jan. 1,” Public Works Director...
Kamloops councillor demands a recount, by hand
KAMLOOPS - There is an absence of accountability in both our election and referendum voting systems and the only way to ensure accuracy is to count ballots by hand, a Kamloops councillor is arguing. Coun. Denis Walsh let his fellow council members know yesterday, Nov. 18, he will be asking them to support the idea...
HandyDART application gets personal, and more difficult, in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - If you are in need of handyDART services in Kamloops, your application process just got a little more personal. The accessibility program manager for B.C. Transit, Danielle Harriott, asked council to approve a change to the application process that would have an assessor interview applicants, instead of just having applicants submit a paper...
Kamloops councillor asks for federal panel review for Ajax
KAMLOOPS - With a new federal government in place, a city councillor wants to take the opportunity to again ask for a federal panel review on the proposed Ajax Mine. Yesterday, Nov. 17, Coun. Dieter Dudy let council know he plans on asking for their support in looking for a federal panel review of the...
Kamloops seniors centre asking to serve alcohol longer on Sundays
KAMLOOPS – The Centre for Seniors’ Information Activity Centre is asking the city to extend its Sunday liquor licence from 9 p.m. until midnight. Every Sunday night the seniors’ activity centre hosts dances and executive assistant Brandi Allen explains the dances go until at least 11 p.m. so they’d like to keep the bar open...
Cascades Casino in Kamloops looking to build outdoor event space
KAMLOOPS – The Cascades Casino is moving forward with plans to build an outdoor amphitheatre. The event space was originally to be constructed along with the casino but concerns over parking put the project on hold. Gateway Casinos CEO Tony Santo said previously, plans would be re-examined after the casino’s hard opening. “We are committed to...
Kamloops boundary extension takes another baby step forward with minister visit
KAMLOOPS - The possible annexation of New Afton Mine brought Community Minister Peter Fassbender to Kamloops earlier this week. As the minister responsible for boundary extension queries, Fassbender joined Mayor Peter Milobar Monday, Nov. 9, to meet with those potentially impacted by the proposed change, including First Nations and mining industry officials. “He was quite accommodating...
Downtown homeless camp disassembled, belongings removed
'THIS IS MORE EXTREME THAN SOME OF THE ONES WE DEAL WITH' KAMLOOPS – As bylaw officers and contractors descended on a homeless camp in downtown Kamloops and began removing truckloads of their belongings today, Nov. 10, seven people dressed in dirty winter clothes walked out with all the bags and bedding they could carry....
Referendum on Kamloops performing arts centre: Will you vote yes or no?
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents have one day to make up their minds on whether to vote for or against borrowing $49 million to build a performing arts centre before tomorrow's referendum. Former city councillor Nelly Dever is the spokesperson for the PAC Not Yet campaign. Her group objects to the centre on a largely financial...
What’s in a performing arts centre: The design elements
KAMLOOPS – With only four days until a referendum to decide the fate of a performing arts centre in Kamloops, residents might be questioning what it is they’re actually voting for. The city’s business case outlined stakeholder’s desired amenities, or the wishes of groups who would potentially utilize the centre. The Kamloops Symphony asked for...
Kamloops councillor to revisit request to move North Shore bus stop
KAMLOOPS - A request to move a bus stop near a North Shore medical clinic will come back before council next month. The council resolution is coming back to the table Dec. 1 thanks to Coun. Marg Spina. Claiming parties involved were not given an opportunity to speak, Spina lobbied her fellow council members to...
The $25M downtown parkade, a key part of the proposed performing arts centre in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents are not only voting on a performing arts centre this week, they are also voting on a new downtown parkade. On Saturday, Nov. 7, residents will vote on whether or not to borrow $49 million to build a performing arts centre. The $90 million price tag has been a major sticking...
Why supporters want you to vote ‘yes’ for a performing arts centre in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A referendum into a proposed performing arts centre is only a few days away and its supporters want Kamloops residents to understand what it could mean to the community. The city is actively advocating the building of an arts centre, even creating an ad campaign asking residents to ‘Imagine’ the possibilities. Mayor Peter...
Kamloops building starts continue to decline in October
KAMLOOPS - September marked the beginning of a building permit decline in Kamloops and this month continues the trend with the number of permits, starts and construction values all down from during the same time last year. After a strong start to the year, October is the second consecutive month to see declines across the...
Get your performing arts centre questions answered this week
KAMLOOPS - If you still aren't sure how you want to vote in the performing arts centre referendum, there are a couple events coming up to help answer your last minute questions. Advance voting has already taken place for the proposed performing arts centre and the official voting day is set to take place Nov....
Why opponents want you to vote ‘no’ for the performing arts centre
KAMLOOPS - With advance voting underway and the official referendum day only six days away for the proposed performing arts centre, an opposition group wants Kamloops residents to understand what it would cost them. The group 'PAC Not Yet' is concerned the money that would be used for the proposed arts centre could be better used on...
Kamloops saves money on 2015 capital projects
KAMLOOPS - Not all projects come in over budget, at least not this past year in Kamloops. The City of Kamloops has spent roughly $33 million on either new, expansion or maintenance infrastructure projects this year. Out of the 38 projects undertaken in 2015, the city has come in six per cent under budget. The...