Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Tk'emlúps receives $1M in provincial funding for continuation of retail development project
TK'EMLPS TE SECWPEMC - The province of B.C. has announced it is chipping in $1 million towards an ongoing redevelopment project by Tk'emlps te Secwpemc (TteS). The money comes as part of a $4-million ...
Aaron Schulze May 02, 2024
Two Columbia precinct buildings slated for demolition; city-owned North Shore property chosen for BC Builds
KAMLOOPS - A collection of aging government buildings in downtown Kamloops has been earmarked for redevelopment. Plans are in motion to demolish at least two of the provincially-owned buildings near t...
Aaron Schulze May 01, 2024
Propolis Cooperative Housing Society secures purchase of Tranquille Road property for 50-unit redevelopment
KAMLOOPS - They've taken the idea of a 'group project' to new heights. Propolis and its community funded investment strategy have raised enough money to buy a property along Tranquille Road for a rede...
Aaron Schulze Apr 29, 2024
Premiers want return to co-operation with federal government with new budget
OTTAWA - Canada's premiers are warning the federal government not to overreach into their jurisdictions when it comes to delivering the programs laid out in Ottawa's latest budget. In a letter respond...
Apr 19, 2024
After lengthy delay, start of demolition work at former Northbridge Hotel elicits cheers from NSBIA
KAMLOOPS - In a few weeks, the former Northbridge Hotel - which was also the site of the former Duchess Nightclub - will be flattened and cleared away. City of Kamloops Capital Projects Manager Matt K...
Aaron Schulze Apr 05, 2024
Carbon pricing 101: What today's increase could mean for you
OTTAWA - The national price on pollution will rise by $15 per tonne today. Here's some questions answered about what this could mean for you. Who pays the carbon price? Canada has two different carbon...
Apr 01, 2024
'The golden years is a crock': Seniors Tin Cup Rally pushing for pension reform
KAMLOOPS - Dozens of people lined the 700-block of Fortune Drive Thursday afternoon (Mar. 21) as part of the Seniors Tin Cup Rally. The demonstration was meant to draw attention the growing rate of se...
Mar 21, 2024
Provincial agricultural water infrastructure program a positive step ahead of expected drought
KAMLOOPS - On Monday (March 18), the B.C. Government announced an increase of funding for the Agricultural Water Infrastructure program to help farmers and ranchers with expected drought this summer.$...
Aaron Schulze Mar 19, 2024
No timeline for when striking USW 1-417 workers, Hudson's Bay will return to negotiations
KAMLOOPS - Negotiations between local United Steelworkers union members and the Hudson's Bay Company have reached a stalemate again. The union and the company met alongside a mediator on January 8 aft...
Jan 12, 2024
Kamloops real estate market enters 2024 with cooling activity, potential for interest rate cuts
KAMLOOPS - Real estate activity in the Kamloops area cooled off last year, thanks to a blend of factors, including high interest rates, wildfires and low housing supply. Kamloops finished off 2023 wit...
Aaron Schulze Jan 11, 2024
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