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Self-appointed watchdogs say they’re watching Kamloops council for you
A newly formed Kamloops city hall watchdog group is keeping tabs on the local government…
Kamloops council faces outcry; postpones decision on public inquiries at meetings
The room was overflowing in Kamloops council chambers Tuesday as an outspoken public gallery pleaded…
Next move unclear as Kamloops mayor learns councillor secretly recorded argument
CONTENT ADVISORY The mayor of Kamloops still wants to clear his name from the first…
Hamer-Jackson kicked out of Kamloops mayor’s office at city hall
Embattled Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson has been kicked out of the mayor's office at Kamloops…
Kamloops mayor to make resignation-related announcement next week
The mayor of Kamloops is set to make a resignation-related announcement next week. Mayor Reid…
Meet Penticton’s long-time city hall watchdog
Nobody can say they have more experience in Penticton city hall's council chambers than Lynn…
Kamloops pubs and nightclubs get New Year’s gift from city council
The parties in Kamloops will carry on into the wee morning hours this New Year's…
Kamloops residents to subsidize temporary Noble Creek irrigation
Kamloops residents are going to subsidize a water system for Westsyde farmers as the city…
Kamloops city council set to release results of internal investigation into an elected official
Kamloops city council expects to release at least part of an internal investigation into at…
New apartment building approved for North Kamloops
A six-storey apartment building in North Kamloops received city council's approval yesterday. The apartment building…
Homeowners to feel financial pinch from Kamloops council’s decisions
Kamloops homeowners are expected to spend 25% more on their water next year thanks largely…
Neighbouring communities not happy with Vernon’s move to new pricing system for recreation
The District of Coldstream and two regional district electoral areas have expressed its disappointment with…
Alberta’s fossil fuels ‘war room’ singles out a local BC government for battle
When Nanaimo recently voted to ban FortisBC’s natural gas hookups from new buildings, Alberta’s infamous…
Kamloops mayor under investigation for harassing multiple city employees
The City of Kamloops has hired an outside investigator to probe harassment complaints levelled at…
UPDATE: Kamloops mayor launches defamation suit against councillor
The rift on Kamloops city council is growing wider as a spat between Mayor Reid…
Kamloops 15 minute city letters spread misinformation, ‘misrepresent’ City: CAO
Kamloops residents may be fooled at first into thinking letters suggesting vehicles will be "banned"…
Newly painted rainbow crosswalk vandalized in Penticton
It wasn’t long before somebody defaced the new two-spirit rainbow crosswalk in Penticton. The symbol…
Car wash may replace Kamloops’ largest homeless shelter
An emergency shelter may be replaced with a car wash if Kamloops city council agrees…
Stolen bikes, obsolete equipment up for grabs in Kamloops online auction
Buyers can soon look to the City of Kamloops for deals on old equipment and…
Penticton Art Gallery’s funding restored after council hears from curator
Funding to the Penticton Art Gallery has been restored to $125,000 after City Council originally…
Kamloops council poised to undo mayor’s committee changes
Eight Kamloops city councillors are set to meet tomorrow to potentially undo some of the…
Kelowna losing to inflation on $800 million worth of investments
The City of Kelowna has close to $800 million safely invested but is slowly being…
TNRD board chair not running in next election
Ken Gillis won't be running for re-election at the Thompson Nicola Regional District this year.…
Want a fourplex next to your Kelowna house? You may not have a choice
The City of Kelowna is looking at greatly expanding the areas of the city where…