by Kamloops Critic | Dec 6, 2025 | AAP, City Council, PAC
It’s no wonder the public was enraged after hearing the news that the cost for the performing arts center (PAC) had jumped from $154 million to $211 million. Many residents unwittingly approved a $140M loan by doing…absolutely nothing. Those that were aware of...
by Kamloops Critic | Nov 25, 2025 | City Council, Election 2026
I enjoy watching shows about the Roman empire, Julias Caesar, and of course Sparticus. It’s often played on the back of my mind that there are similarities between the Romans and our City Council. They both seem to focus on entertainment rather than the real problems...
by Kamloops Critic | Oct 25, 2025 | City Council
Even with Kamloops City Councillors Mike O’Reilly and Katie Neustaeter absent, the childish behaviour continued. Another councillor walkout, constant interruptions, a conflict of interest warning, and the Mayor fruitlessly trying to get some cooperation out of his...
by Kamloops Critic | Sep 23, 2025 | City Council
Kamloops City Councillor Dale Bass hit the jackpot! In the ongoing feud between Council and Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson (Mayor), Bass claimed the Mayor breached the Code of Conduct (Code) Bylaw and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The...
by Kamloops Critic | Sep 18, 2025 | City Council, TNRD
You can’t help but wonder what goes through Kamloops Councillor Dale Bass’ mind sometimes. After having no idea what she seconded in a TNRD meeting in July, Bass surprises us again. And I don’t mean in a good way. Name-Calling Bass seems to have no issue with...