Domtar
Spate of fires at Domtar were similar but not connected
KAMLOOPS – With three fires in as many weeks, investigators are still trying to determine…
Fire at Domtar in Kamloops quickly extinguished
KAMLOOPS – In just over two weeks, there have been two minor fires the Domtar…
Small fire at Kamloops Domtar mill quickly snuffed out
KAMLOOPS – Fire crews were called to the Domtar mill last night, but the small…
Lafarge has a point: Industrial taxes in Kamloops far higher than Okanagan, other cities
KAMLOOPS – Tax rates in the City of Kamloops came under fire again last week…
Welcome to Domtar: An inside look at what’s behind that smell in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Dan Wudrick has lived in Kamloops for about 40 years and vividly remembers…
Domtar says tax reduction is not enough
KAMLOOPS – Domtar appreciates the tax cut, but would like more help from the city.…
Heavy industry in Kamloops looking for lower city tax rate
KAMLOOPS – Three heavy industrial businesses in Kamloops are asking city councillors to lower tax…
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...
Minister Fassbender coming to Kamloops to discuss New Afton options
KAMLOOPS - Discussions around extending the city boundaries to include the New Afton mine will continue next month with the Minister of Community set to visit the area. Minister of Community Peter Fassbender will be in Kamloops Nov. 9 to discuss plans to include the New Afton mine within city limits, which will include meeting...
City still looking at adding New Afton Mine to Kamloops tax roll
KAMLOOPS - Plans to include the New Afton mine within Kamloops city limits are still in the discussion phase but the city is also looking at other options. Mayor Peter Milobar met recently with Minister of Mines Bill Bennett and Minister of Community Peter Fassbender at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. “He’s committed to...
Thompson Rivers University partners with industry to bolster trades program
KAMLOOPS – An agreement between Thompson Rivers University and local heavy industry will help support training for trades students. An agreement was signed today, July 28, between Domtar, Unifor local 10B and Thompson Rivers University to support the university’s trades students in their training programs. The agreement also vows to, where possible, hire students from...
New high stack design to reduce impact of Domtar emissions
KAMLOOPS - Though a major project has been delayed by nearly a year, Domtar is well on the way to living up to its promise to reduce emissions by 68 per cent by 2016. As part of the air permit process Domtar assumed the obligation, through purchasing the mill in 2007, to achieve a 61...
Big industry continues appeal for $3.5 million tax break
REQUEST WOULD COST HOMEOWNERS $120 PER YEAR KAMLOOPS – The four big players in Kamloops heavy industry came before council on Tuesday once again asking for a tax break to help make them more competitive. In a letter to council in April, while the mayor and councillors were on the cusp of approving the biggest...
Ajax would offer significant economic impact
KAMLOOPS — Ajax mine will have a significant impact on the local economy if operational by 2018, according to a recent study commissioned by Venture Kamloops. The study, released this week, shows Ajax Mine will directly employ almost 220 people and directly contribute $360,000 in municipal taxes annually once operational. During the design phase municipal...
Weighing in on heavy industry tax rates
KAMLOOPS – Council faced some hard decisions during budget time earlier this year and they are now hoping the four big players in the heavy industry group will come forward well before budget time to discuss tax rates instead of again waiting until the last minute. Mayor Peter Milobar says he would like to see...