News Items tag as: Kamloops council 2016

Kamloops council does well on public engagement, needs more economic development: Chamber report card
November 17, 2016 - 4:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - While the organization commends councillors and the mayor for the most part, the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce, unshockingly would like to see more done to help the city’s business community.
Kamloops emergency water system approved despite opposition from some councillors
October 19, 2016 - 11:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - An emergency water intake inspired debate from dubious Kamloops city councillors, but in the end council agreed to award the $8.2 million contract.
If Peter Milobar moves to provincial politics next year, what happens to the Kamloops mayor's seat?
September 06, 2016 - 2:38 PM

KAMLOOPS - With Mayor Peter Milobar seeking a seat in Victoria, the mayor's chair may open up in Kamloops council chambers.
City councillor's press releases about Ajax causing aggravation on council
August 17, 2016 - 2:46 PM

KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops city council has come under fire for sending a letter to the Premier Christy Clark calling on her to suspend the proposed Ajax Mine process and suggesting he may take legal action to stop it.
'Threatening behaviour' to be targeted by proposed Kamloops bylaw
July 28, 2016 - 4:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - A bylaw being considered by the City of Kamloops would target uncivil behaviour but won't go as far as to restrict conversational swearing.
Kamloops councillor concerned about political independence after statement from Chamber of Commerce
July 27, 2016 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - A local city councillor would like an explanation from the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce about a recent media release saying a fellow councillor should not have spoken to a federal panel on the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion project as an individual.
Kamloops councillor called out by Chamber of Commerce
July 25, 2016 - 4:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce has singled out a Kamloops city councillor for voicing his opinion at the recent federal pipeline hearings in Kamloops.
Kamloops councillor against proposed Ajax mine willing to support if conditions are met
July 05, 2016 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - One of four councillors who has stated his opposition to the proposed Ajax Mine says there may be a way for the mine to be acceptable to him.
Extra pay day adds up for City of Kamloops staff
June 27, 2016 - 8:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - A calendar quirk added to the amount spent on City of Kamloops staff last year, an amount which totalled more than $60 million when all was said and done.
Kamloops could benefit from a 'silly crosswalk'
June 22, 2016 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - Would you cross the road if you had to do a silly walk?
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Okanagan’s first ‘net-zero’ home is insulated with hemp
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News Items tag as: Kamloops council 2016

Kamloops council does well on public engagement, needs more economic development: Chamber report card

Kamloops emergency water system approved despite opposition from some councillors

If Peter Milobar moves to provincial politics next year, what happens to the Kamloops mayor's seat?

City councillor's press releases about Ajax causing aggravation on council

'Threatening behaviour' to be targeted by proposed Kamloops bylaw

Kamloops councillor concerned about political independence after statement from Chamber of Commerce

Kamloops councillor called out by Chamber of Commerce

Kamloops councillor against proposed Ajax mine willing to support if conditions are met

Extra pay day adds up for City of Kamloops staff

Kamloops could benefit from a 'silly crosswalk'

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