AI is already appearing in Kamloops’ 2026 election campaigns. But should using AI make voters question a candidate’s qualifications? The better test may be how they use it—and whether they’re willing to take responsibility for the result.
I took Mike O’Reilly at his word about why flowers weren’t sent to the Mayor’s wife in hospital. Then I called the hospital and checked.
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.