News Items tag as: Kamloops property tax

Lafarge has a point: Industrial taxes in Kamloops far higher than Okanagan, other cities
October 25, 2016 - 9:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - Tax rates in the City of Kamloops came under fire again last week when Lafarge announced that it was closing its cement plant and laying off dozens of workers. A quick comparison of cities in the Okanagan, Interior and other cities Lafarge operates in appears to confirm its concerns.
How the Lafarge cement plant closure could cost you
October 21, 2016 - 8:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - The closure of the Lafarge cement plant won’t impact the City’s budget this year — but that could soon change.
Potential postal strike not an excuse for late tax payments: City of Kamloops
June 23, 2016 - 4:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - With a potential Canada Post strike looming, the City of Kamloops is warning homeowners to make sure their taxes are paid on time.
How City Hall is making it easier to pay your taxes this year
March 31, 2015 - 12:08 PM

KAMLOOPS - When paying your property taxes, the City of Kamloops is offering you another option: Charge it.
Tax rate increase currently sitting near 2.6%
January 20, 2015 - 4:44 PM

KAMLOOPS - With many budget requests from staff and the public yet to be decided on, the average homeowner can already expect to pay an additional $35 in property taxes this year.
Ajax would offer significant economic impact
March 05, 2014 - 4:22 PM

KAMLOOPS — Ajax mine will have a significant impact on the local economy if operational by 2018, according to a recent study commissioned by Venture Kamloops.
Big industry continues appeal for $3.5 million tax break
October 23, 2013 - 10:40 AM

REQUEST WOULD COST HOMEOWNERS $120 PER YEAR
Weighing in on heavy industry tax rates
September 11, 2013 - 4:25 PM

KAMLOOPS – Council faced some hard decisions during budget time earlier this year and they are now hoping the four big players in the heavy industry group will come forward well before budget time to discuss tax rates instead of again waiting until the last minute.
Council offload taxes from industry to homeowners
April 09, 2013 - 2:09 PM

Kamloops homeowners will have to dig deeper for city taxes this year to pay for a drop in taxes for some of the area's biggest businesses.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
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Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

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