BEPPLE – Shouldn’t homeless people have a place to sit, too?
THERE ARE THINGS we do because of bylaws, and then there are things we do just because they are the right thing to do. We have bylaws for dog licenses, noise, and unsightly [Continue]
City of Kamloops
BEPPLE – City zoning needs more flexibility for smaller households
ANYONE INTERESTED in housing in Kamloops should consider reading the City of Kamloops’ Housing Needs Assessment report adopted by Kamloops City council at this week’s [Continue]
BEPPLE – City’s annual report long on sunny ways, short on tackling issues
SUNNY WAYS. Collins Dictionary defines it as “an upbeat and conciliatory political approach”. That just about sums up the City of Kamloops 2019 annual report that came [Continue]
BEPPLE – Death by a thousand cuts is still death for Kamloops grasslands
DEATH BY A THOUSAND CUTS is still death. This week, City council approved a public hearing to amend land use of a major new subdivision in Aberdeen. The subdivision, [Continue]
COVID19 – City announces more plans for reopening some facilities and fields
The City of Kamloops is continuing to implement its gradual reopening plan, as safety plans and procedures are put in place. Starting next week, residents will begin to see [Continue]
LETTER – City must act fast to protect taxpayers from COVID-19 impact
April 14, 2020 RE: City Budget Implications Given COVID‐19 Municipal government across Canada are faced with fiscal challenges due to the disruption arising from the [Continue]
EDITORIAL – Thanks, City of Kamloops, now how about a tax deferral?
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. GOVERNMENTS EVERYWHERE are doing all they can to keep us safe and whole, but what about City council? The Kamloops council is taking every [Continue]
COVID-19 – City of Kamloops declares state of local emergency
The City of Kamloops today (March 20, 2020) officially declared a state of local emergency. Here’s the City’s news release: To address the evolving circumstances [Continue]
ROTHENBURGER – If you were king or queen of Kamloops, what would you do?
THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING BETTER to spend money on than what it’s actually being spent on. Each and every day, somebody is demanding that more money be spent on something [Continue]
LETTER – Homeowners continue to bear the brunt of property tax increases
December 2, 2019 Kamloops Voters Society RE: Increases in City of Kamloops Residential Property Taxes As the City moves forward with its annual budgeting process, Kamloops [Continue]
McQUARRIE – Don’t wait until tax notice arrives in mail before speaking up
NEXT YEAR, WHEN you receive your property tax bill, you’ll probably hesitate, if only for a moment, before opening the envelope. That hesitation is normal and allows for [Continue]
PARKCREST FIRE – City, TNRD offer free activities for those impacted by fire
The City of Kamloops has stepped up to offer free activities for those impacted by the destruction of Parkcrest elementary school Thursday night (Sept. 5, 2019). The City is [Continue]
EDITORIAL – City’s latest video sounds like a partisan plug for council
An editorial byMel Rothenburger. IT’S STILL EARLY IN THE WEEK and everybody has a right to feel a bit crabby early in the week so here’s my beef for the day. I happened [Continue]
EDITORIAL – Saga of wandering bear family provides teachable moment
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. AT THIS WRITING, the fate of the mother bear and her two cubs wandering around Kamloops is uncertain. Hopefully, they’ve found their way [Continue]
