Ken Christian
It’s a ‘natural evolution’ for Kelowna, Kamloops to take on social issues
Traditionally, cities like Kelowna and Kamloops have looked after local issues such as roads, sewers…
Kamloops mayor and PM talk railroads, climate change and homelessness
KAMLOOPS — The Prime Minister spoke at a Liberal party fundraiser and held a public…
UPDATE: Kamloops election results are in: Ken Christian returns as mayor
KAMLOOPS – The results are in and Ken Christian remains as the city's mayor. The…
Kamloops mayor optimistic after meeting new Mental Health and Addictions Minister
KAMLOOPS – After a roundtable discussion between city officials, the Kamloops RCMP Superintendent and the…
Newly elected Kamloops mayor ready to get to work
KAMLOOPS – Mayor-elect Ken Christian will be ready to hit the ground running when he…
Former Kamloops councillor is first to officially enter the mayor’s race
KAMLOOPS – At 9 a.m. sharp on Monday, August 15, Ken Christian dropped off his…
Should a ban on corporate donations trickle down to local governments in Kamloops?
KAMLOOPS – Now that the big three political parties in B.C. are in agreement, will…
Byelection date set for Kamloops City Council
KAMLOOPS – It was a close vote in council chambers, but the people of Kamloops…
Peter Milobar steps down as Kamloops mayor; Ken Christian steps up to replace him
KAMLOOPS – The faces on Kamloops city council will change this fall, with the departure…
Proposed Ajax Mine a repeat subject at council meeting
KAMLOOPS – The proposed Ajax Mine came up multiple times in Tuesday's council meeting as…
Liquor store debate divides Kamloops council
KAMLOOPS – Should there be restrictions on how close alcohol retailers can be to each…
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...
Smoking ban for Kamloops parks and civic building properties approved
KAMLOOPS - Smokers enjoying a break in Riverside Park or outside City Hall will soon be required to butt out, though the mayor doesn't believe the new regulation will actually be enforceable. A smoking ban in parks was originally discussed by councillors in July but was tabled to give staff time to look into it. Council wanted...
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...
Cavers comments inappropriate, but fellow Kamloops councillors hope he learns from his mistake
**LANGUAGE ADVISORY** KAMLOOPS - Using several expletives in emails to staff and council has put Coun. Donovan Cavers in hot water, and some fellow councillors are calling the incident an isolated incident while others say he was 'immature and reckless.' Documents obtained by Radio NL during a freedom of information request show Cavers using inappropriate...