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Does Kamloops Need Experienced Councillors—or Better Results?
As the 2026 municipal election approaches, one argument is becoming increasingly common. Some…
Who Owns The Confluence? City Records and Land Transfer Documents Tell Different Stories
A comment made during a recent Committee of the Whole meeting has raised questions about a much…
Why Does Council Keep Moving Committee of the Whole Meetings?
Kamloops residents planning to attend the June 2 Committee of the Whole meeting may be wondering…
After a Year of Criticizing Council, Should I Run for It?
For a long time, the idea of running for Kamloops City Council was something I dismissed almost…
From Code of Conduct Breach to SILGA President: Bill Sarai’s Uncontested Rise
Kamloops Councillor Bill Sarai was named President of the Southern Interior Local Government…
Kamloops Allows Electronic AAP Signatures as Rules Vary Across BC
When the City of Kamloops started accepting electronic signatures for Alternative Approval Process…
Kamloops City Council: Should Voters Replace Every Incumbent in 2026?
Introduction: A Question Worth Taking Seriously When local columnist Mel Rothenburger wrote about…
Kamloops Extends Pathways Shelter Permit
After a packed April 21 meeting, Council approved a 20-month extension while questions about…
Kamloops AAP Submission Service Makes It Easier to Respond Before the Deadline
A simpler way to take part in the current AAP Kamloops residents currently have a limited time to…
Kamloops Motion to Delay Major Projects Forces Council to Take a Public Position
The Kamloops Mayor’s motion to delay projects now before Council looks, at first glance, like a…
When the Public Speaks, and Council Moves On
Public hearings are presented as one of the few moments when residents can directly influence…
Worthy of Response?
When residents have concerns about taxes, development, policing, homelessness policy, or major…
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