Author: Sean Brady
-
Photo provided by Kamloops City CouncilMayor’s claim of bias unfounded
Following claims of bias from the mayor, a third-party investigator working for the city has found none in his own work. According to a report released by the city, Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson made five claims of bias directly to the investigator, who made note of them and later investigated, concluding there was no bias present…
-
Catching up on the work of Kamloops City Council
Climate change, child care motions coming from Coun. Bass Coun. Dale Bass put forward notice of two motions to be heard by council at its Oct. 7 regular meeting, including one to advocate for affordable child care and another relating to relief of costs during extreme heat emergencies. Bass’ child care motion calls for the…
-
New Kamloops heritage park proposed
A proposal has come forward for a new heritage park, featuring historical attractions from a host of groups, put forward by the Kamloops Heritage Society and presented to council in September. The pitch was brought by Jeff Lodge and Joe Leong of the Kamloops Heritage Society, who put forward a potential site plan and host…
-
Highland Valley Copper mine to operate another 20 years
The Highland Valley Copper mine southwest of Kamloops has been given new life, now expected to continue operations until 2046 with the undertaking of a major life extension project. The project was fully permitted back in July and construction is well underway, expected to be completed in 2028. That work includes expansion of the open…
-
Photo provided by the City of KamloopsConflict of interest complaint substantiated against mayor
Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson has had yet another code of conduct complaint substantiated against him. Third-party investigator Reece Harding found Hamer-Jackson in breach of council’s code of conduct, saying the mayor was in a conflict of interest when he voted to deny a temporary use permit for a property owned by Arpa Investments — a…
-
City says mayor responsible for departure of CAO
The City of Kamloops has confirmed David Trawin is no longer employed by the city, blaming Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson for the end of his 22-year tenure with the city. Chief administrative officer (CAO) David Trawin took a leave of absence in March 2024. At the time, his absence was not explained, but information recently released…
-
September event shines a light on FASD
September 9 will be a day to celebrate, connect and create awareness around Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), with a family day event being hosted by Insight Support Services. The event will feature crafts, games, friendly competitions, food and entertainment. Jennifer Schultz of Insight Support Services is organizing the event. As a key worker, she…
-
Cancer centre finally on its way
The ground has been broken, at least ceremonially, for Kamloops’ long-promised cancer centre, which is set to be completed by 2028. Provincial government officials were in Kamloops in late July to break ground on the project, including Minister of Infrastructure Bowinn Ma and Minister of Health Josie Osborne. The centre will be five storeys in…
-
Big dollar projects take a step forward
The City of Kamloops has laid out its timeline for the construction of the Kamloops Centre for the Arts. Vendors have now been chosen for the new downtown facility, which is expected to cost more than $150 million, with the city approved to borrow up to $140 million. The KCA will include an 1,100-seat theatre,…
-
Wildfire film premieres in Kamloops
A retired forester is calling for a more proactive approach to wildfires in the province, with a shift from fighting them to preventing them. His film B.C. is Burning premiered July 22 at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops. While the 45-minute film does paint a comprehensive picture of the challenges faced by wildfires, its main…