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

1 week ago | armchairmayor.ca | Armchair Mayor.ca |City Issues |Page One |Mel Rothenburger

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 their case. In a decision released Tuesday (May 27, 2025), Justice Kenneth Ball rejected the group’s claims and awarded costs to O’Reilly. The 10 petitioners wanted O’Reilly disqualified from office based on his shares in Comet Industries, of which he is CEO and president, a company developing an industrial park on Iron Mask Road 3.9 km.
CITY ISSUES - ‘Point in time’ count outlines increases in homelessness

1 month ago | armchairmayor.ca | Armchair Mayor.ca |City Issues |Mel Rothenburger

More than 300 people were experiencing homelessness in Kamloops at the time of a “Point in Time” count taken last fall, according to a report presented to City Council this week. A Point-in-Time Count provides a snapshot of the number of people experiencing homelessness within a community in a 24-hour period.
CITY HALL - Residents encouraged to use MyCity account for tax payments

1 month ago | armchairmayor.ca | Armchair Mayor.ca |City Issues |Mel Rothenburger

Property tax season is on the horizon and Kamloops residents are being encouraged to sign up for a MyCity account and enroll in eBilling if they haven’t already done so. According to the City, with the potential for another postal worker strike in May, MyCity will be the most reliable source for personal information on property taxes and utility bills. The payment deadline for property taxes this year is Wednesday, July 2.
CHILDCARE - New centre will provide three dozen spaces

2 months ago | armchairmayor.ca | Armchair Mayor.ca |City Issues |Mel Rothenburger

Development of a 36-space child care facility at Station Plaza, 510 Lorne Street, funded though the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund, is “moving ahead” with the YMCA as its service provider, says the City. City employees will have priority access to the service but will not get a subsidized rate. The project was initially scheduled to open in 2024. Once operational, the Lorne Street Child Care Centre will offer up to 12 spaces for infants/toddlers and 24 spaces for children aged 3-5.
CITY - Second left-hand turn lane planned for westbound Pacific Way exit

Feb 18, 2025 | armchairmayor.ca | Armchair Mayor.ca |City Issues |Mel Rothenburger

A second westbound left-turn lane will be added to the Highway 1 off-ramp at Pacific Way, Exit 367. The project will be undertaken by the City and the Ministry of Transportation and Transit. It will increase intersection capacity and improve safety by lessening traffic queue backup onto Highway 1. Construction will begin March 15, 2025 during School District 73’s spring break schedule when traffic activity tends to decrease. Expected completion is the end of June.