Performing arts centre

EDITORIAL – What’s going on with plans for the performing arts centre?

June 13, 2024 // 5 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. IF KAMLOOPS WANTS a new performing arts centre, its proponents had better straighten out their public information campaign. Currently, [Continue]

LETTER – Let them enjoy their ballet and opera at the Sandman Centre

February 21, 2024 // 5 Comments

If you want to do a service to the community you might ask, “What right does Kamloops City council have spending $7 million on a feasibility study for twice recently [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – ‘Boy, asking questions around here is a tough gig’

February 10, 2024 // 12 Comments

ASKING QUESTIONS about the proposed performing arts centre better get a lot easier than it was in City council this week if the project is to succeed. Councillors approved [Continue]

COUNCIL – Hall accuses RHJ of being ‘weak-kneed’ as PAC money approved

February 6, 2024 // 9 Comments

The proposed Kamloops performing arts centre will go to the next step after City council today (Feb. 6, 2024) approved borrowing $7 million for detailed design. Proponent Ron [Continue]

EDITORIAL – City-TNRD team approach to PAC challenging but worth exploring

February 6, 2024 // 8 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WITH THE ARTS CENTRE back for discussion, the City, at the prompting of Coun. Dale Bass, wants to talk to the regional district about [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – PAC report and $120-million estimate will raise eyebrows

January 22, 2024 // 6 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. LET’S UPDATE the ever-changing arithmetic for the performing arts centre. The latest number to keep in mind is $120 million — that’s [Continue]