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Candidate Profile: Stephen Karpuk – Comfortable in His Chair
An incumbent profile for the 2026 Kamloops municipal election When Councillor Stephen Karpuk…
Candidate Profile: Nancy Bepple — Community Engagement, With Limits
As Kamloops voters prepare to elect a new council this October, incumbent councillor Nancy Bepple…
Mayoral Candidate Nelly Dever: My First Impressions
When Nelly Dever agreed to meet with me, I wasn’t looking for polished campaign talking points. I…
Who Decides What the Public Hears?
Corporate Officer Maria Mazzotta says she was authorized by administration to mute Mayor Reid…
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…
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