Category: News
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Photo by Sean BradyCelebrating Pride
Seymour Street in downtown Kamloops was once again filled with rainbows, flags, and joy on Sunday, June 15 as Kamloops Pride celebrated the day with their annual parade, their seventh. The association’s goal is to promote a more flourishing 2SLGBTQPIA+ community and culture in Kamloops.
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‘Inquisitive’ mayor’s forensic audit motion defeated
A motion introduced earlier in June by Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson saw no real support at the June 24 regular council meeting, resulting in public conflict between mayor and council and another call for his resignation. At the June 10 council meeting, Hamer-Jackson put forward a notice of motion for a “third-party forensic audit of all…
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July city council briefs
Council opts for AAP to borrow for new RCMP building Council will use the alternative approval process to seek citizen approval to borrow nearly $200 million for a number of projects, including a new RCMP headquarters. The process means that rather than holding a referendum, electors can voice their opposition to the city, and if…
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Midweek market busier than ever shifts back to street setup
Kamloops’ Midweek Market has transitioned to its on-the-street setup, with Victoria Street closed between 4th and 5th Avenues every Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. through October 22. Drivers are advised to use caution in the area, though nearby parking, including the TNRD Parkade and Plaza Hotel lot, remains accessible. Now a staple of…
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East Kamloops gets a champion and a $2,500 giveaway
There’s a new advocate in town, and she’s bringing gift cards, door prizes, and a whole lot of energy to East Kamloops. The newly formed East Kamloops Business Improvement Association (EKBIA) has officially named its first-ever Executive Director, Clare Warner. Warner has a passion for placemaking, public art, and pretty much anything that celebrates community…
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Sarai offers apology for conduct as city publishes complaints
Coun. Bill Sarai has apologized to Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson, to council, and to the public following an investigation that found he breached council’s code of conduct policy. According to the City of Kamloops, Sarai breached the code of conduct by recording a conversation between himself and the mayor without the mayor’s knowledge and later denied…
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Jeff Viani photoBreak Time
Blake McCallum, Chief Instructor at Tiger Martial Arts, breaks bricks May 23 during black belt testing. McCallum tested to Fourth Dan Black Belt. Tiger Martial Arts teaches Korea’s original mixed martial arts system Teukgong Moosool, a multi-style system combining the best of Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing, MMA, Hapkido, and weapons training. The Kamloops club currently…
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Council deals with disruptions, engagement
Public input suspended again Following council’s pause on public inquiries and changes to the process, early use of the new system came in the form of a prank against council at its May 27 meeting. After an obviously fake name ended up on the speaker’s list, Coun. Margot Middleton called to remove that portion from…
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Kamloops’ gun slinging trout returning in mascot form
In the past few months, rumours have been swirling of a return of Kamloops’ beloved gun slinging trout, Kami the Fish, in official mascot form. But is there truth to the talk? We reached out to the Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce to find out. “I would say there is a lot of interest…
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Petition to disqualify councillor dismissed, petitioners to pay costs
A petition to disqualify Kamloops Coun. Mike O’Reilly from office over allegations of conflicting interests has been dismissed by a Supreme Court of British Columbia judge. The 10 petitioners, led by former Coun. Denis Walsh, alleged that O’Reilly was in a conflict of interest related to his involvement in council’s approval of the $140-million arena…