News Items tag as: Kamloops council

Kamloops to continue Nobel Creek Irrigation System at cost of $1.7 million
December 09, 2020 - 6:30 PM

The City of Kamloops will continue operating the Nobel Creek Irrigation system until 2023 while grant funding is being pursued, at a $1.7 million cost to the city and a 15% increase in rates for irrigation users per year.
Council looking to bring more electric vehicles, e-bikes to Kamloops
August 24, 2020 - 7:00 AM

Kamloops City Council will be looking to bring more electric vehicles and e-bikes to Kamloops, making sustainable transport the new norm.
Kamloops council meetings may soon be open to public in new location
June 19, 2020 - 3:00 PM

Kamloops residents may soon be able to voice their concerns to city council in person.
Kamloops byelection 2017: Get to know your council candidates
August 30, 2017 - 2:49 PM

KAMLOOPS - Even though only two council seats are available in the 2017 Kamloops byelection, it will be a full ballot when voters go to the polls on Sept. 30 as 22 people have entered the race.
Despite his youth Kamloops mayoral candidate believes he has the experience
August 29, 2017 - 4:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - At 24 years old Mike McKenzie may not be long on life experience, but he believes his past work helping to build indigenous communities gives him the knowledge he needs to be mayor of Kamloops.
Pro-Ajax mayoral candidate feels he is ready for his first job in municipal politics
August 25, 2017 - 2:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - Construction worker Stu Holland is running to become mayor of Kamloops with the belief city council needs to get behind the KGHM Ajax mine proposal.
Kamloops council steps up lobbying efforts against Ajax proposal
August 15, 2017 - 5:21 PM

KAMLOOPS - A short-handed Kamloops city council voiced a lack of faith in the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office following the joint federal-provincial report on the KGHM Ajax proposal that was released last week.
Kamloops byelection nomination packages available starting this Friday
August 03, 2017 - 5:17 PM

KAMLOOPS - As Kamloops closes in on decision day for a new mayor and two new councillors, those interested in putting their name in the hat can do so officially later this week.
Low public turn out at budget meeting as Kamloops closer to finalizing budget
March 01, 2017 - 2:54 PM

KAMLOOPS - The public had an opportunity last night to have a say on the city’s budget and how much property taxes will go up, but few took the chance to share their thoughts.
Kamloops looking at $65 increase to property taxes
February 23, 2017 - 1:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - Kamloops homeowners can expect to see their property taxes rise by about 2.7 per cent this year.
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News Items tag as: Kamloops council

Kamloops to continue Nobel Creek Irrigation System at cost of $1.7 million

Council looking to bring more electric vehicles, e-bikes to Kamloops

Kamloops council meetings may soon be open to public in new location

Kamloops byelection 2017: Get to know your council candidates

Despite his youth Kamloops mayoral candidate believes he has the experience

Pro-Ajax mayoral candidate feels he is ready for his first job in municipal politics

Kamloops council steps up lobbying efforts against Ajax proposal

Kamloops byelection nomination packages available starting this Friday

Low public turn out at budget meeting as Kamloops closer to finalizing budget

Kamloops looking at $65 increase to property taxes

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