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Locals ‘encouraged’ to wear a mask even while outdoors in downtown Kamloops
The Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association has taken a stance on personal protective equipment and…
Kamloops initiatives to support small business during COVID-19 to be mirrored in the Okanagan
Kamloops is leading the way for other municipalities across the province when it comes to…
Downtown Kamloops urges residents to vote ‘yes’ for Centre for the Arts
As the referendum date draws closer, another local business group is advocating for residents to…
Event aims to ignite evening activity in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The downtown business association is aiming to liven Kamloops’s core for the end…
Street market to take over downtown Kamloops this week
KAMLOOPS – The city’s downtown might seem a bit busier this week as the Downtown…
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...
Kamloops announces advance polls for proposed performing arts centre
KAMLOOPS – While the referendum on the plan to build a performing arts centre in Kamloops isn't until Nov. 7, residents can vote in two advance polls, the first one next week. Advance polls will be held rom 8 a.m. to 8 p.m on Wednesday, Oct. 28 and Monday, Nov. 2 at Heritage House located...
Developer gets go ahead to upgrade plans for multi-use complex in Southgate
KAMLOOPS - A local developer was given the green light following a public hearing this week to add to plans for a 'unique' multi-use complex in the Southgate industrial park. A & T Ventures are planning to construct a complex containing 14 multi-family residential units as well as commercial space for a restaurant and offices at...
Another chance to get the lowdown on the proposed performing arts centre in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – With less than a month before a referendum decides the fate of a proposed downtown performing arts centre, one business association looks to answer resident’s remaining questions. The Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association held an information session this afternoon, Oct. 8, at the Rex on Seymour and will be hosting another this evening between...
If you still have questions about the proposed performing arts centre another open house is planned
KAMLOOPS – With a referendum on the horizon, the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association is planning an open house next month to discuss the proposed performing arts centre. Anyone with questions about the project is invited to attend Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Rex on 417 Seymour Street. The first session runs between 11:30 a.m. and...
More colour coming to Kamloops back alleys
KAMLOOPS - There are already 14 murals in downtown Kamloops — almost all along back alleyways — and now there are more on the way. The newest mural, in the alley behind the 200-block of Victoria Street, is being completed by Kaylene Cachelin, a mural artist for 15 years. “We really want to paint her...
Downtown Merchants Market kicks off on a sunny note
KAMLOOPS – The 2015 Downtown Merchants Market kicked off with sunshine and steady crowds yesterday, though there were some scattered showers throughout the day as well. Several blocks on Victoria Avenue were shut-down to vehicles as part of Car Free Day yesterday, July 22. Merchants were selling their wares and there was live music and...
Blue piano replacement in the works following vandalism
KAMLOOPS – Within days of being vandalised beyond repair, the outpouring of love for the blue piano of downtown Kamloops has surprised the general manager of a downtown association. In an attempt to draw people downtown, the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association placed a public piano near the corner Victoria Street and Third Avenue last...
Sweaters to keep Kamloops warm
KAMLOOPS - Last year more than 740 items were collected to help keep Emerald House clients warm and this year downtown businesses are again hopping on board the province-wide initiative of Turn Down the Heat Week. The event began in 2013 and last year two dozen downtown businesses collected 742 items of warm clothing in...
Giant market to shut down Victoria
KAMLOOPS - A number of events happening under the umbrella of the annual Downtown Merchants Market means you can expect to face some road closures this week. Aside from the access to and from 1 Avenue being closed at Victoria Street (stores and parking are still open) a ‘Car Free Day’ will shut down the...