Build Kamloops

LETTER – Is there a problem with expanding the site for new multiplex?

September 21, 2026 // 1 Comment

Build Kamloops chose the 2070 Hillside Drive site for the arena multiplex, saying building the facility on city-owned land would save taxpayers a few $million. Back in 2023, [Continue]

FEATURED COMMENT – Many red flags on plan to hire City fundraiser

July 23, 2026 // 2 Comments

Hiring a fund raising guru might sound like a great idea. But there are so many red flags and gaps in what has been reported on Castanet and CFJC. And although I skimmed the [Continue]

LETTER – Referendum process would have revealed problems with PAC site

December 1, 2025 // 3 Comments

If Council had taken the democratic route and pursued a referendum rather than relying on the Alternate Approval Process (AAP) for the Multiplex and the Performing Arts [Continue]

MULTIPLEX – City to hold information session on site at Kenna Cartwright

September 11, 2025 // 0 Comments

The City will host an information session on the planned arena multiplex on site at Kenna Cartwright Nature Park (main trailhead at the Hillside Drive entrance), 10 a.m.–12 [Continue]

CITY HALL – Petitioners consider appealing judge’s decision on O’Reilly

May 28, 2025 // 0 Comments

The petitioners who alleged Coun. Mike O’Reilly was in a conflict of interest over the Build Kamloops ice rink project say they might appeal a judge’s dismissal of [Continue]

CITY HALL – City taken to court in challenge to AAP project approvals

October 22, 2024 // 9 Comments

By MEL ROTHENBURGER The B.C. Supreme Court is being asked to quash borrowing bylaws for a new performing arts centre and a four-sheet ice arena approved through an [Continue]