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On Tuesday, council voted unanimously eight to zero (Coun. Walsh recused himself due to a conflict of interest) to designate areas in up to six parks through Kamloops for outdoor fitness classes at rates similar to those charged by the City of Kelowna. Kelowna’s park permit fees are a fraction of what is charged in Kamloops. McLeod said she has been paying for indoor studio space she currently cannot use, as it has been forced to close due to public health orders during the pandemic. City park permit fees were another financial hit, estimated at about $600 per month. McLeod said if she ca...

A Kamloops city councillor will head the Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s policy review committee. On Wednesday, the regional district reconvened a policy review committee for the first time . . .

The motion stipulates classes be run by professional and insured organizations and that the space be operated on a first-come, first-served basis. It also suggests the city provide space for up to a year at rates comparable to those offered by the City of Kelowna. “When we looked at Kelowna, Kelowna actually has an outdoor fitness permit and the intention of it is to offer space to businesses and non-profits that offer fitness classes and give it to them at a much reduced rate,” Sinclair told KTW. The Little Apple’s Outdoor Fitness Activities in Parks permit fee is $84.90, plus tax, ...

The studio has operated for years on the top floor of the venerable Elks Building, downtown at Seymour Street and Fourth Avenue. KTW reached out to the Yoga Loft for comment, but has not heard back. A statement on the studio’s Facebook page attributes closure to the COVID-19 pandemic. “With this last closure, we had some exceedingly difficult decisions to make, our love for all our students and teachers is what has kept us going. It is a sad day when we realize we cannot continue operating in these conditions, our lease ends in two months and we will stay for this time.”

May 05, 2021 - 4:23 PM Kamloops Chamber of Commerce is calling on city council to reduce or even suspend fees for fitness classes at local parks. A letter from the Kamloops chamber to council on May 5 urges the politicians to offer support as health and wellness businesses, like yoga studios, continue to feel the pressure from public health restrictions. "The city has done amazing work with our local restaurants and other Kamloops businesses to find creative solutions for businesses hit hard by restrictions through no fault of their own," the letter reads. "The Kamloops Cha...