Many voters view experience as a major advantage for incumbent councillors. But should experience outweigh performance, accountability, and results when residents head to the polls?
A review of City reports, housing agreements, Council records, and land transfer documents reveals conflicting information about who owns Confluence, the 80-unit affordable housing development on Kamloops’ North Shore.
The June 2 Committee of the Whole meeting is only the latest example of Council changing public meeting schedules. Why are public meetings repeatedly being moved to accommodate closed meetings?
After a year of criticizing Council decisions through Kamloops Critic, I am reconsidering whether remaining outside the system is enough — or whether participating directly in local government could make a meaningful difference.
Kamloops accepts electronic signatures for AAP response forms, while other BC municipalities continue to require handwritten signatures or paper submissions. The difference comes down to how each local government interprets the same provincial rules.
Should Kamloops voters replace every incumbent councillor in 2026? This article explains why frustration alone won’t change Council—and what will.