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Coun. Bill Sarai said Mounties, firefighters and paramedics are called regularly to shelters and questioned wraparound services being provided

New student housing at Thompson Rivers University among proposals that recently went before council

A proposed four-storey student housing development near Thompson Rivers University has been given the nod of approval from Kamloops council.

Hotels and motels that are redeveloped into housing or mixed-use will now qualify for tax incentives

Council passed and amendment to proposed bylaw changes in a split 5-4 vote, with Mayor Ken Christian and councillors Dieter Dudy, Mike O’Reilly, Bill Sarai and Denis Walsh in favour and councillors Dale Bass, Sadie Hunter, Kathy Sinclair and Arjun Singh opposed

Kamloops city council wants to incentivize developers to replace hotels and motels throughout the city.After getting a nod from most councillors on July 19, developers will get a ten-year tax exemption for any multi-fami

Coun. Singh told council at a recent meeting the idea is intended to create environmentally friendly and affordable housing

The new code of conduct guides how councillors behave, communicate and more

CADILLAC — Many are preparing to enjoy the various festivals, beaches and outdoor recreation opportunities northern Michigan and the Cadillac area have to offer.

That is up from the $62.6 million paid in wages in 2020