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

YOU ASKED, WE FOUND ANSWERS
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$275 million in borrowed funds on the backs of local taxpayers, but the business cases for those projects are either outdated or non-existent.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 January 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jon

iN PHOTOS: Heated domes provide one-of-a-kind Okanagan winter dining experience
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Unlicensed BC cannabis store loses another appeal
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Kelowna moves to loosen up short-term rental rules
Kelowna city council has decided to loosen up its short-term rental rules after a year of complaints from residents. Council directed staff to draw up new bylaws that align with the provincial short-term rental laws at a meeting yesterday,

News Items tag as: Performing arts centre

Court action to quash $275M in Build Kamloops loans gets January date with judge

City of Kamloops being sued over failed counter petitions to borrow $275M

'Democracy at work': Build Kamloops projects to go ahead after counter petitions fail

'No' campaign expects narrow victory in Build Kamloops petition process

Build Kamloops counter petition campaigners break their silence

iN QUESTION: Kamloops responds to reader's rough math over AAP

How much Kamloops taxpayers will actually pay for the $275M loans

BUILD KAMLOOPS: Why these BC cities cancelled their counter petitions

Lack of 'Build Kamloops' business cases no cause for concern: councillor

Build Kamloops 'yes' campaign works behind the scenes, 'no' campaign dodges transparency

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