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Status Quo Mike O’Reilly
Amid the background of the all too common sound of sirens, Kamloops City Councillor Mike O’Reilly...
Mayor vs Neustaeter vs Public
You’ve heard the local media’s take on the recent court case. Now I’ll start to offer mine. I’ll...
The Mystery of the Released Letter
Kamloops City Council delivered a confidential letter to the Mayor on Dec 9th, 2022. Over 2 years...
Bass Complains About Photos
Kamloops City Councillor Dale Bass hit the jackpot! In the ongoing feud between Council and Mayor...
Who’s The Idiot?
You can’t help but wonder what goes through Kamloops Councillor Dale Bass’ mind sometimes. After...
Hall Disrespects TNRD Chair
Just one day after the meeting referenced in our previous article, Councillor Kelly Hall is at it...
Who’s Paying Attention?
Maybe the better question is: Who isn't paying attention during Kamloops City Council meetings? If...
Council Feeding At Public Trough
Kamloops citizens are burdened with outrageous property taxes, and most other expenses are...
Shame On Bass
Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson’s vote is absolutely worthless. Yet Kamloops City Councillor Dale Bass...
Bass Has “No Idea”
On July 17, 2025, during a TNRD board meeting, Director/Councillor Dale Bass seconded a motion and...
Is Sarai Lying Again?
Disgraced Kamloops City Councillor Bill Sarai is once again in the news. This time trying to draw...
Council Wastes $38,641 On Sarai Investigation
Disgraced Councillor Bill Sarai’s refusal to resign has cost Kamloops taxpayers more than our...
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