News Items tag as: City of Kamloops 2020

Union for Kamloops bylaw officers fighting move to create 'community service officers'
December 02, 2020 - 12:08 PM

The union representing Kamloops bylaw enforcement officers and jail guards has taken a strong stance against the City's bylaw department restructuring plan.
How Kamloops and Okanagan cities actually made money through COVID-19
November 27, 2020 - 7:30 AM

At the height of the COVID-19 lockdown last spring, Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart spoke publicly about the risk of bankruptcy if people didn’t pay their property taxes because of COVID-19.
A step forward for the proposed outdoor skating rink in Kamloops
October 06, 2020 - 6:30 PM

The City of Kamloops is still hoping to revitalize Riverside Park with the addition of an outdoor skating rink.
It’s a 'natural evolution' for Kelowna, Kamloops to take on social issues
October 02, 2020 - 7:30 AM

Traditionally, cities like Kelowna and Kamloops have looked after local issues such as roads, sewers and garbage collection but have left things like mental health, addictions, street issues and even crime to higher levels of government.
How Kamloops is trying to deal with a wide range of social issues facing all cities in B.C.
September 14, 2020 - 7:45 AM

Switching the bylaw officer title in Kamloops is more than a cosmetic change of names for Tammy Blundell, the city’s community services manager.
Kamloops doesn't have bylaw officers anymore — they're 'community service officers'
September 10, 2020 - 5:00 PM

The City of Kamloops won't have bylaw officers anymore — they'll be called "community services officers" now that they are being equipped to deal with more social issues.
Kamloops councillor leaves 100 kind messages on vehicles with out-of-province plates
September 04, 2020 - 11:49 AM

After seeing a vehicle with an out-of-province plate get its window smashed in Kamloops last month, city councillor Mike O’Reilly wanted to change the conversation about the city to visitors.
City of Kamloops employee tests positive for COVID-19
September 02, 2020 - 1:15 PM

The City of Kamloops is confident its safety measures are working after a staffer tested positive for COVID-19, and no other employees were required to self-isolate.
Why you may have received a mysterious mesh bag from the City of Kamloops
August 13, 2020 - 5:30 PM

A mysterious mesh bag mailed by the City of Kamloops had many residents scratching their heads this week.
The living are being asked to weigh in on what happens with the dead in Kamloops
August 13, 2020 - 6:00 AM

Kamloops cemeteries are running out of room and the city is calling on the living to decide how to manage their final resting grounds.
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News Items tag as: City of Kamloops 2020

Union for Kamloops bylaw officers fighting move to create 'community service officers'

How Kamloops and Okanagan cities actually made money through COVID-19

A step forward for the proposed outdoor skating rink in Kamloops

It’s a 'natural evolution' for Kelowna, Kamloops to take on social issues

How Kamloops is trying to deal with a wide range of social issues facing all cities in B.C.

Kamloops doesn't have bylaw officers anymore — they're 'community service officers'

Kamloops councillor leaves 100 kind messages on vehicles with out-of-province plates

City of Kamloops employee tests positive for COVID-19

Why you may have received a mysterious mesh bag from the City of Kamloops

The living are being asked to weigh in on what happens with the dead in Kamloops

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