From left: Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian, City Councillor Bill Sarai, City Councillor Sadie Hunter, and BC Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Ravi Kahlon. (Image Credit: CFJC Today / James Peters)

By Ashley Legassic

ANNUAL GRANT

Province provides City of Kamloops with $1.3 million through grants in lieu

Nov 14, 2019 | 10:39 AM

KAMLOOPS — The provincial government has announced that Kamloops is one of 54 municipalities in BC receiving money from annual grants in lieu of property taxes.

Each November, the province pays grants in lieu of property taxes to municipalities and regional districts for services they provide in their communities — like parks, sewers, roads and fire protection. The grants are for properties owned by the provincial government.

“As I travel the province, Kamloops stands out as a hub for tourism, health and education,” says Ravi Kahlon, Parliamentary Secretary of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. “Kamloops is a shining example of a strong and vibrant community, and it’s great to be able to celebrate the work the city will be able to do with the help of this financial contribution.”

Kahlon was in Kamloops on Nov. 14 to meet with mayor Ken Christian. The City is receiving nearly $1.3 million through grants in lieu.

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“Liveability and affordability are two strategic advantages Kamloops enjoys,” Christian says. “With this money, we will be able to continue making infrastructure enhancements, such as the Todd Road pedestrian upgrades, the West Victoria Street reconstruction project and continue to support social housing initiatives in our city.”