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City Of Kamloops
Kamloops food truck wars continue
KAMLOOPS – While it might be a fun show to watch on the Food Network, the food truck wars playing out on the streets of downtown Kamloops are a little different. These ‘wars’ have created a spitting match between the owner of Eats Amore and the city, with seemingly a new dramatic chapter each week....
More construction starting in Kamloops next week
KAMLOOPS – If you've been lucky enough to avoid the roadwork being done in Kamloops so far this season, your chances are about to get slimmer. With construction season in full swing — projects on both Columbia Street and Overlanders Bridge are both well underway — the city will also begin the reconstruction of 12th...
Emterra strike averted, for now
KAMLOOPS – Workers at the Emterra Environmental recycling plant have avoided strike for at least another week. The Steelworkers union, local 1-417, gave strike notice to its employer Friday, June 5, after almost three months of fruitless negotiations. Minutes after notice was served, Emterra agreed to come back to the table. According to union president...
Construction permits down for the month of May
KAMLOOPS – The month of May was the first month this year the city didn’t see an increase in the number of building permits issued. Single family housing permits issued were a bit lower lower this May than in 2014 — 16 compared to 22 — but with multi-family units factored in the number of...
Pesticide ban proposal bugs some residents
KAMLOOPS – A proposal on banning pesticides for cosmetic purposes faced opposition almost immediately after it was announced. Coun. Tina Lange’s motion calls cosmetic pesticides non-essential and says they pose needless risk to the health of people and pets. She says because they are spread through the air, water and soil there is no safe,...
Emterra workers ready to strike by week’s end
KAMLOOPS – The people who handle the city's recycling contract could be on strike by Friday, but the city says pickup will continue on a normal schedule. Emterra Environmental employees, the company currently holding the city’s recycling contract, will strike by Friday barring a major breakthrough with management. Marty Gibbons, president of the United Steelworkers...
Showdown on Victoria: Food truck owner argues with city over downtown location
KAMLOOPS – Recent changes to food truck regulations in the city haven't made things much clearer for vendors, and as a result at least one truck owner has been in an ongoing battle with the city over where he can, or cannot, operate. Mikey Wheeler-Johnson, owner of the EatsAmore food truck, says over the last...
Expect delays on Columbia Street next week
KAMLOOPS - Drivers can expect more delays on their commutes starting next week with work having already started on the Columbia Street widening project. The city’s capital projects manager Darren Crundwell says work started Tuesday, May 19, but the site will get busier starting May 25 as Fortis B.C. begins work on the site and...
The goats are back in town
KAMLOOPS – For the fourth year running, the goats are back in the city. Kamloops has brought back the weed-eating goats for controlling weeds as part of the city’s invasive plant control program. The goats have proven to be effective at the locations they’ve been to in the past with a reduction of weeds already noticeable,...
Sewage dumped in river puts city officials in hot water
KAMLOOPS – Not only was there a sewage spill last year, but the city did…
Aberdeen casino project set to start next month
KAMLOOPS - Construction of the new casino in Aberdeen is being accelerated and will now begin in February, the company announced Thursday. Even though city of Kamloops staff advised councillors the project went against current community plans, Gateway Casinos received rezoning approval from city council after a large public hearing in August. The company was originally planning...
Longboarders fly down new track in Kamloops for grand opening
KAMLOOPS – The official grand opening of the Kamloops Longboarding Park was packed with riders Saturday. The Kamloops Longboarding Club held a Slide Jam to mark the park’s opening in the Aberdeen neighbourhood above Pacific Way Elementary School. The park cost property taxpayers $160,000 and was built about a year behind schedule. The off-road track...
Property damaged by flood to be fixed following report submission
KAMLOOPS – Numbers are still being crunched as city officials and consultants prepare a damage report to seek a provincial government grant to help pay for repairs. The deadline to submit the report is October. “We have to take our time in order to get the proper funding,” Manager with the city Mike Firlotte says....
IN PHOTOS: Flood damage at Peterson Creek Park
KAMLOOPS - The rainfall from Tuesday night may have assisted in soaking surrounding wildfires, but didn’t help much with the flood damage at Peterson Creek Park. Staff with the Parks and Recreation department from the City is still assessing the damage caused by the July 23 flash flood. The black-diamond Billy Miner trail has been...
The flames you see around Mission Flats are likely controlled flares
KAMLOOPS - If you happen to see a fire around the Mission Flats area, it’s likely you’re watching flares at the City’s wastewater treatment plant. Members of Kamloops Fire Rescue have received several reports of grass and trees on fire in the area. Representatives from the City say the flares are controlled and are used...
Kamloops looks for a loyal hiking buddy in popular dog breed
KAMLOOPS — Dog owners here prefer a breed they can take hiking or hunting and is good with young kids; a breed often called handsome and known for being loyal and a willingness to do anything to please its human. According to dog licencing records at the City of Kamloops, the lab is easily the...
Coop coup at council
KAMLOOPS - Six hens are being allowed to roost at their Heffley Creek home a little longer thanks to some chicken-loving council members. Lyann Wourms lives in a semi-rural area in Heffley Creek. Her property backs onto a large treed portion of crown land and about a year ago she brought home six laying hens....
Oil spill drill
KAMLOOPS - Kinder Morgan runs regular emergency response training exercises for staff and this year they decided it's time for a lesson on how to clean up the river in an oil spill. On Wednesday, May 14, Kinder Morgan staff, local officials, emergency planners, first responders and First Nations representatives will be on hand at...
Water rising in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Rising and rushing water has the city asking people to be careful near smaller tributaries as well as near ditches and culverts. Peterson, Tranquille and Campbell creeks are among the creeks already affected by high water flow and this fast moving water not only makes the water unsafe, it also can cause the...