After a further hour-long conversation with Christopher Mitra, Kamloops Critic is upgrading his recommendation from Cautiously Recommended to Recommended. Here’s what changed my mind.
After following their campaigns and speaking with each member individually, Kamloops Critic recommends Pivot Kamloops. Here’s why, and how I address the concerns about the slate, Coley Ecker, Dennis Giesbrecht’s video and my own editorial independence.
At the September 23 mayoral forum, Mike O’Reilly cited three examples to argue that Nelly Dever has a record of opposing arts investment. City records and contemporary reporting tell a more complicated story about the 2014 property purchase, PAC Not Yet and the financing of the performing arts centre.
Kadin Rainville brings experience in real estate, finance and professional association governance to the 2026 Kamloops council race. I look at his experience, judgment, communication and approach to decision-making before reaching my editorial assessment.
After four years of conflict, controversy and difficult questions at Kamloops City Hall, what has Reid Hamer-Jackson learned? We examine his record, judgment, values and approach to leadership—and consider whether he has earned a second term.
Rob Bertrand is campaigning on safer streets, transparency and accountability. After a two-hour conversation and further research, here’s what I found — and what I still want to know.