News Items tag as: Performing arts centre

Court action to quash $275M in Build Kamloops loans gets January date with judge
November 21, 2024 - 7:00 AM

City of Kamloops lawyers will try to convince a judge next year that an effort to backtrack a $275 million loan for new facilities should be tossed out of court.
City of Kamloops being sued over failed counter petitions to borrow $275M
October 22, 2024 - 5:05 PM

The group that campaigned to collect petitions against millions of dollars in borrowing for new Kamloops facilities is now taking the city to court.
'Democracy at work': Build Kamloops projects to go ahead after counter petitions fail
September 23, 2024 - 1:15 PM

Construction is expected to start next year for the long-discussed performing arts centre in downtown Kamloops, then another year for a four-sheet ice rink.
'No' campaign expects narrow victory in Build Kamloops petition process
September 13, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Petitioners had their last chance Friday to rally against $275 million in loans backed by Kamloops taxpayers.
Build Kamloops counter petition campaigners break their silence
September 07, 2024 - 7:00 AM

After weeks of appearing to organize and collect signatures to oppose the $275 million Build Kamloops loans, the coalition behind the effort has finally spoken out.
iN QUESTION: Kamloops responds to reader's rough math over AAP
September 05, 2024 - 3:42 PM

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How much Kamloops taxpayers will actually pay for the $275M loans
September 01, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Kamloops homeowners have heard the 'Build Kamloops' loans will cost them $25 more in taxes each year, but it's too soon to say whether that will remain unchanged after five years.
BUILD KAMLOOPS: Why these BC cities cancelled their counter petitions
August 24, 2024 - 7:00 AM

BC cities have been using counter petitions for years to gauge voter sentiment on big projects. It's far from novel in Kamloops even, but that doesn't mean they've all gone smoothly.
Lack of 'Build Kamloops' business cases no cause for concern: councillor
August 19, 2024 - 7:00 AM

The 'Build Kamloops' initiative would put $275 million in borrowed funds on the backs of local taxpayers, but the business cases for those projects are either outdated or non-existent.
Build Kamloops 'yes' campaign works behind the scenes, 'no' campaign dodges transparency
August 11, 2024 - 6:00 PM

City hall has been abuzz with anticipation for the so-called Build Kamloops initiative, chiefly looking forward to the long-planned performing arts centre.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

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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