News Items tag as: Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association

$1 million cost of social issues underestimated in Kamloops business survey
April 26, 2022 - 7:00 PM

Kamloops businesses have spent more than $1 million to deal with social issues in the last four years, but just 128 businesses responded to a survey that resulted in that figure. That's just 8% of the roughly 1,500 businesses throughout the city asked to participate.
Cherished annual Christmas parade coming back to downtown Kamloops
October 07, 2021 - 4:45 PM

Christmas cheer is already on its way to Kamloops this year for children young and old.
Kamloops councillor proposes downtown surveillance, security but it's not enough
February 23, 2021 - 1:30 PM

Mindy Sandhu didn't expect to end up in the hospital because of problems at her business, but the last year has been especially difficult.
Downtown Kamloops Christmas decorations targeted by thieves and vandals
December 17, 2020 - 3:15 PM

There are Grinches running amok in downtown Kamloops causing more havoc with Christmas decorations than ever before.
iN VIDEO: Kamloops YKA Strong's video campaign celebrates innovative businesses, organizations during COVID-19 pandemic
May 28, 2020 - 11:46 AM

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, some Kamloops residents stepped up to the plate with unique and effective strategies to keep their businesses afloat.
Kamloops Chamber calls for 'common sense' approach to sharps distribution
February 27, 2018 - 5:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce is asking for 'common sense' amendments when it comes to needle distribution in the area.
Local Kamloops business associations in favour of housing projects
January 17, 2018 - 5:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - Local business associations say two new affordable and supportive housing projects are vital to the City of Kamloops.
New head of downtown Kamloops business group expects big things
March 17, 2017 - 9:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - The new president of the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association says 2017 will be a break out year for the city’s core and is calling out one of the association critics for causing a roadblock for vibrancy.
Temporary free Saturday parking coming to Kamloops
November 22, 2016 - 4:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - Downtown businesses and Saturday shoppers will be pleased with a Kamloops city council decision.
City of Kamloops considering free weekend parking for Christmas shoppers
November 21, 2016 - 1:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - There could be an early Christmas gift for downtown shoppers this holiday season, but it comes with a cost for city hall.
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News Items tag as: Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association

$1 million cost of social issues underestimated in Kamloops business survey

Cherished annual Christmas parade coming back to downtown Kamloops

Kamloops councillor proposes downtown surveillance, security but it's not enough

Downtown Kamloops Christmas decorations targeted by thieves and vandals

iN VIDEO: Kamloops YKA Strong's video campaign celebrates innovative businesses, organizations during COVID-19 pandemic

Kamloops Chamber calls for 'common sense' approach to sharps distribution

Local Kamloops business associations in favour of housing projects

New head of downtown Kamloops business group expects big things

Temporary free Saturday parking coming to Kamloops

City of Kamloops considering free weekend parking for Christmas shoppers

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