Tag Archives: City Hall
City of Kamloops organics collection returns to weekly pickup this week
KAMLOOPS - The weather may not feel like it quite yet, but spring has nearly sprung in Kamloops and the city's organic waste collection will be reverting back to weekly pick-ups. Over winter months, t...
Aaron Schulze Mar 04, 2024
Kamloops Fire Rescue chief says dedicated unit needed to address escalating volume of medical calls
KAMLOOPS - In recent years, Kamloops Fire Rescue has responded to more and more 'rescue' related emergencies. According to data provided to the City of Kamloops, KFR now accounts for more than 60 per ...
Aaron Schulze Feb 20, 2024
City of Kamloops, CUPE 900 headed to mediation following dismissed appeal of arbitration ruling
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says it is ready to move forward after it recently lost its appeal of an arbitration decision related to a union grievance. The legal matter stems from municipal depart...
Aaron Schulze Feb 08, 2024
Kamloops officials, advocates hope new data will help dispel rumours about origins of homeless increase
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has released new information from the provincial Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction showing how vast the increase in homelessness has become. The repo...
Aaron Schulze Feb 07, 2024
White Cane Week kicks off with bowling challenge issued to Kamloops mayor and council
KAMLOOPS - White Cane Week has returned in Kamloops and the local White Cane Club has once again issued a bowling challenge to Kamloops council Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 6). The society hosts the annual...
Feb 06, 2024
City's Safety and Security Committee reiterates need for communication boost to public
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops' Safety and Security Select Committee met Tuesday (Jan. 30) to hear fourth quarter reports from several departments, along with updates on existing programs and engagement groups, ...
Aaron Schulze Jan 30, 2024
Pothole reporting options available to Kamloops residents
KAMLOOPS - Melting conditions in the city mean pothole season has arrived and the City of Kamloops is asking residents to report potholes as they come across them. According to Streets and Environment...
Aaron Schulze Jan 30, 2024
Kamloops councillor believes emergency shelter temperature threshold should rise to the freezing mark
KAMLOOPS - The BC Coroner's Service has released new data showing 36 outdoor deaths have been reported to the agency in the first 16 days of this month. In comparison, there were 34 outdoor deaths rep...
Aaron Schulze Jan 18, 2024
City urging patience after inappropriate behaviour, calls directed at Civic Operations staff
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is urging patience, as some residents have been taking their weather-related frustrations out on Civic Operations staff and truck operators. Snowfall began on Monday (J...
Silvia Senna Jan 12, 2024
Kamloops Fire Rescue seeks approval to hire full-time FireSmart Coordinator
KAMLOOPS - City council is back in session this week and Kamloops Fire Rescue is hoping to get its approval to hire a full-time FireSmart Coordinator. Despite summer wildfire concerns and ongoing drou...
Aaron Schulze Jan 08, 2024
Our Community
One Man's Opinion
COLLINS: It's almost too late to prepare for wildfire season
Mar 17, 2024
South Thompson RV
South Thompson RV - Kamloops' Preferred RV Dealer
Week in Review
Week in Review: Week of March 11
Mar 16, 2024
Two and Out
PETERS: Kamloops beach cleanup day encourages pride of ownership in our community
Mar 15, 2024
Art of Christmas
Art of Christmas - Alternative Greenery
One Man's Opinion
COLLINS: Government often has the power at election time
Mar 15, 2024
SOUND OFF
SOUND OFF: B.C.'s health care system moves closer to collapse
Mar 14, 2024