Why Engage?

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Why Engage?

Welcome to Let's Talk Kamloops—our new engagement website where you can share your voice and shape our city.

We know you have ideas about our city, and we are committed to working more closely with you to improve engagement and better guide our planning and decision making.

In 2019, the City hosted more than 60 different engagement events, from open houses to budget consultations to neighbourhood meetings. But we recognize that face-to-face engagement isn't always possible. That's why we are trying this new website—to make it easier for you to learn about the City activities, strategies, and programs that are important to you. Here, you can connect to the City at any time on matters where community input would help shape our city.

Sign Up. Speak Up.

Let's Talk.

Welcome to Let's Talk Kamloops—our new engagement website where you can share your voice and shape our city.

We know you have ideas about our city, and we are committed to working more closely with you to improve engagement and better guide our planning and decision making.

In 2019, the City hosted more than 60 different engagement events, from open houses to budget consultations to neighbourhood meetings. But we recognize that face-to-face engagement isn't always possible. That's why we are trying this new website—to make it easier for you to learn about the City activities, strategies, and programs that are important to you. Here, you can connect to the City at any time on matters where community input would help shape our city.

Sign Up. Speak Up.

Let's Talk.

  • Upcoming Community Engagement - Memo to Council March 10, 2020

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    by Britney, 3 months ago

    Upcoming open houses, stakeholder meetings, Let’s Talk website project surveys and Q&As, and other engagement activities are listed below.

    LET’S TALK WEBSITE

    • Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum - ask a question
    • EV & E-Bike Strategy - drop a pin, share an idea
    • Canada Games Aquatic Centre Infrastructure Project - ask a question
    • Housing Needs Assessment - Q&A, community survey
    • Tranquille Road Sanitary Main Upgrade - ask a question

    Upcoming open houses, stakeholder meetings, Let’s Talk website project surveys and Q&As, and other engagement activities are listed below.

    LET’S TALK WEBSITE

    • Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum - ask a question
    • EV & E-Bike Strategy - drop a pin, share an idea
    • Canada Games Aquatic Centre Infrastructure Project - ask a question
    • Housing Needs Assessment - Q&A, community survey
    • Tranquille Road Sanitary Main Upgrade - ask a question

  • Upcoming Community Engagement - Memo to Council February 25, 2020

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    by Britney, 3 months ago

    Upcoming open houses, stakeholder meetings, Let’s Talk website project surveys and Q&As, and other engagement activities are listed below.

    OPEN HOUSES AND INFORMATION SESSIONS

    • February 26 - EV & E-Bike Strategy Engagement Session, Valley First Lounge,
      Sandman Centre, 5:00–8:00 pm,       Sandman Centre, 5:00–8:00 pm
    • March 5 - Tranquille Road Sanitary Upgrade Project Information Session, Sports Centre Lounge, McArthur Island, 5:30–7:00 pm

    LET’S TALK WEBSITE

    • Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum - ask a question
    • Budget 2020 - updates, infographics, ask a question, share an idea
    • EV & E-Bike Strategy - survey, drop a pin
    • Canada Games Aquatic Centre Infrastructure Project...

    Upcoming open houses, stakeholder meetings, Let’s Talk website project surveys and Q&As, and other engagement activities are listed below.

    OPEN HOUSES AND INFORMATION SESSIONS

    • February 26 - EV & E-Bike Strategy Engagement Session, Valley First Lounge,
      Sandman Centre, 5:00–8:00 pm,       Sandman Centre, 5:00–8:00 pm
    • March 5 - Tranquille Road Sanitary Upgrade Project Information Session, Sports Centre Lounge, McArthur Island, 5:30–7:00 pm

    LET’S TALK WEBSITE

    • Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum - ask a question
    • Budget 2020 - updates, infographics, ask a question, share an idea
    • EV & E-Bike Strategy - survey, drop a pin
    • Canada Games Aquatic Centre Infrastructure Project - ask a question
    • Housing Needs Assessment - Q&A

  • Upcoming Community Engagement - Memo to Council January 21, 2020

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    4 months ago

    Upcoming open houses, stakeholder meetings, Let’s Talk website project surveys and Q&As, and other engagement activities are listed below.

    OPEN HOUSES AND INFORMATION SESSIONS

    • February 12 - Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum Information Session, Sports Centre Lounge, McArthur Island, 6:30–8:30 pm
    • February 13 - Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum Information Session, Valley First Lounge, Sandman Centre, 6:00–8:00 pm
    • February 20 - Public Budget Meeting, Valley First Lounge, Sandman Centre, 7:00–9:00 pm
    • February 26 - EV & E-Bike Strategy Engagement Session, Valley First Lounge, Sandman Centre, 5:00–8:00 pm
    • March 5 - Tranquille Road Sanitary Upgrade Project Information Session, Sports...

    Upcoming open houses, stakeholder meetings, Let’s Talk website project surveys and Q&As, and other engagement activities are listed below.

    OPEN HOUSES AND INFORMATION SESSIONS

    • February 12 - Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum Information Session, Sports Centre Lounge, McArthur Island, 6:30–8:30 pm
    • February 13 - Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum Information Session, Valley First Lounge, Sandman Centre, 6:00–8:00 pm
    • February 20 - Public Budget Meeting, Valley First Lounge, Sandman Centre, 7:00–9:00 pm
    • February 26 - EV & E-Bike Strategy Engagement Session, Valley First Lounge, Sandman Centre, 5:00–8:00 pm
    • March 5 - Tranquille Road Sanitary Upgrade Project Information Session, Sports Centre Lounge, McArthur Island, 5:30–7:00 pm

    LET’S TALK WEBSITE

    • Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum – information sessions, ask a question
    • Budget 2020 - updates, infographics, ask a question, share an idea
    • EV & E-Bike Strategy - survey, drop a pin
    • Canada Games Aquatic Centre Infrastructure Project - ask a question

    OTHER ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

    • February 22 - Kamloops Centre for the Arts Information Booth, Aberdeen Mall, 11:00 am–2:00 pm

  • Upcoming Community Engagement - Memo to Council January 28, 2020

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    by Britney, 4 months ago

    Upcoming open houses, stakeholder meetings, Let’s Talk website project surveys and Q&As, and other engagement activities are listed below.

    OPEN HOUSES AND INFORMATION SESSIONS

    • February 12 - Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum Open House, Sports Centre Lounge, McArthur Island, 6:30–8:30 pm

    • February 13 - Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum Open House, Valley First Lounge, Sandman Centre, 6:00–8:00 pm

    • February 20 - Public Budget Meeting, Valley First Lounge, Sandman Centre, 7:00‑9:00 pm

    LET’S TALK WEBSITE

    • Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum - ask a question

    • Budget 2020 - updates, infographics, ask a question, share...

    Upcoming open houses, stakeholder meetings, Let’s Talk website project surveys and Q&As, and other engagement activities are listed below.

    OPEN HOUSES AND INFORMATION SESSIONS

    • February 12 - Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum Open House, Sports Centre Lounge, McArthur Island, 6:30–8:30 pm

    • February 13 - Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum Open House, Valley First Lounge, Sandman Centre, 6:00–8:00 pm

    • February 20 - Public Budget Meeting, Valley First Lounge, Sandman Centre, 7:00‑9:00 pm

    LET’S TALK WEBSITE

    • Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum - ask a question

    • Budget 2020 - updates, infographics, ask a question, share an idea

    OTHER ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

    • January 29 and February 1 - Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum table at Kamloops Blazers Game, Sandman Centre, 5:00‑9:00 pm

    • February 22 - Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum table at Aberdeen Mall

    • February 3–7 - Arena Safety Week


  • Upcoming Community Engagement - Memo to Council January 21, 2020

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    by Britney, 4 months ago

    OPEN HOUSES AND INFORMATION SESSIONS

    • February 12 - Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum Open House, Sports Centre Lounge, McArthur Island
    • February 13 - Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum Open House, Valley First Lounge, Sandman Centre
    • February 20 - Public Budget Meeting, Valley First Lounge, Sandman Centre, 7:00‑9:00 pm

    LET’S TALK WEBSITE

    • Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum - ask a question
    • Budget 2020 - updates, infographics, ask a question, share an idea

    OTHER ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

    • January 29 and February 1 - Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum table at Kamloops Blazers Game, Sandman Centre, 5:00‑9:00 pm
    • February 3–7...

    OPEN HOUSES AND INFORMATION SESSIONS

    • February 12 - Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum Open House, Sports Centre Lounge, McArthur Island
    • February 13 - Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum Open House, Valley First Lounge, Sandman Centre
    • February 20 - Public Budget Meeting, Valley First Lounge, Sandman Centre, 7:00‑9:00 pm

    LET’S TALK WEBSITE

    • Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum - ask a question
    • Budget 2020 - updates, infographics, ask a question, share an idea

    OTHER ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

    • January 29 and February 1 - Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum table at Kamloops Blazers Game, Sandman Centre, 5:00‑9:00 pm
    • February 3–7 - Arena Safety Week

  • Upcoming Community Engagement - Memo to Council November 26, 2019

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    by Britney, 6 months ago

    Upcoming open houses, stakeholder meetings, Let’s Talk website project surveys and Q&As, and other engagement activities are listed below.

    OPEN HOUSES AND INFORMATION SESSIONS

    • November 27 - Public Budget Meeting, Sports Centre Lounge (McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre), 7:00–9:00 pm

    LET’S TALK WEBSITE

    • Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum - ask a question

    OTHER ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

    • Kamloops RCMP has a new way for people to report less serious offences through an online crime reporting tool. Citizens with a valid email address can report less serious crimes in situations where there is no suspect...

    Upcoming open houses, stakeholder meetings, Let’s Talk website project surveys and Q&As, and other engagement activities are listed below.

    OPEN HOUSES AND INFORMATION SESSIONS

    • November 27 - Public Budget Meeting, Sports Centre Lounge (McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre), 7:00–9:00 pm

    LET’S TALK WEBSITE

    • Kamloops Centre for the Arts Referendum - ask a question

    OTHER ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

    • Kamloops RCMP has a new way for people to report less serious offences through an online crime reporting tool. Citizens with a valid email address can report less serious crimes in situations where there is no suspect and there is less than $5,000 in damages or lost/stolen property. The tool is accessible at https://ocre-sielc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/kamloops.

  • Upcoming Community Engagement - Memo to Council November 5, 2019

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    by Britney, 7 months ago

    Upcoming open houses, stakeholder meetings, Let’s Talk website project surveys and Q&As, and other engagement activities are listed below.

    OPEN HOUSES AND INFORMATION SESSIONS

    • November 21 - Downtown Plan Community Workshop, Valley First Lounge (Sandman Centre), 7:00–9:00 pm
    • November 27 - Public Budget Meeting, Sports Centre Lounge (McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre), 7:00–9:00 pm
    LET’S TALK WEBSITE
    • Victoria Street West Improvements Project Q&A
    • Downtown Plan Survey
    OTHER ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
    • November 15 - Fall 2019 City Newsletter will be distributed in the quarterly utility bills (print and eBill) and will also be available online.

    Upcoming open houses, stakeholder meetings, Let’s Talk website project surveys and Q&As, and other engagement activities are listed below.

    OPEN HOUSES AND INFORMATION SESSIONS

    • November 21 - Downtown Plan Community Workshop, Valley First Lounge (Sandman Centre), 7:00–9:00 pm
    • November 27 - Public Budget Meeting, Sports Centre Lounge (McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre), 7:00–9:00 pm
    LET’S TALK WEBSITE

    • Victoria Street West Improvements Project Q&A
    • Downtown Plan Survey
    OTHER ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

    • November 15 - Fall 2019 City Newsletter will be distributed in the quarterly utility bills (print and eBill) and will also be available online.

  • Upcoming Community Engagement - Memo to Council October 22, 2019

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    by Britney, 7 months ago

    Upcoming open houses, stakeholder meetings, Let’s Talk website project surveys and Q&As, and other engagement activities are listed below.

    OPEN HOUSES AND INFORMATION SESSIONS

    • Neighbourhood Information Sessions

    - October 23 - North Shore Central, 6:00–8:00 pm

    - October 28 - Rayleigh, 6:00–8:00 pm

    LET’S TALK WEBSITE

    • Victoria Street West Improvements Project Q&A

    • Downtown Transportation Choices Survey

    OTHER ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

    • Fall Home Show, October 26–27

    - Sanitation and Environmental Services Divisions - Recycling and Sustainability Programs

    - Sustainability Division - Wood Stove Exchange Program, Love Food Hate Waste, and Healthy Landscapes


    Upcoming open houses, stakeholder meetings, Let’s Talk website project surveys and Q&As, and other engagement activities are listed below.

    OPEN HOUSES AND INFORMATION SESSIONS

    • Neighbourhood Information Sessions

    - October 23 - North Shore Central, 6:00–8:00 pm

    - October 28 - Rayleigh, 6:00–8:00 pm

    LET’S TALK WEBSITE

    • Victoria Street West Improvements Project Q&A

    • Downtown Transportation Choices Survey

    OTHER ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

    • Fall Home Show, October 26–27

    - Sanitation and Environmental Services Divisions - Recycling and Sustainability Programs

    - Sustainability Division - Wood Stove Exchange Program, Love Food Hate Waste, and Healthy Landscapes


  • Upcoming Community Engagement - Memo to Council October 1, 2019

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    8 months ago

    Upcoming open houses, stakeholder meetings, Let’s Talk website project surveys and Q&As, and other engagement activities are listed below.

    OPEN HOUSES AND INFORMATION SESSIONS

    • October 2- Recreation Master Plan, Sports Centre Lounge (McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre), 7:00–9:00 pm

    • October 3 - Recreation Master Plan, Heritage House, 7:00–9:00 pm

    • Neighbourhood Information Sessions

    - October 9 - Dallas, 6:00–8:00 pm

    - October 17 - Heffley Creek, 6:00–8:00 pm

    - October 23 - North Shore Central, 6:00–8:00 pm

    - October 28 - Rayleigh, 6:00–8:00 pm

    • Downtown Transportation Choices

    - October 5 - Blazers game (concourse presence)

    ...

    Upcoming open houses, stakeholder meetings, Let’s Talk website project surveys and Q&As, and other engagement activities are listed below.

    OPEN HOUSES AND INFORMATION SESSIONS

    • October 2- Recreation Master Plan, Sports Centre Lounge (McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre), 7:00–9:00 pm

    • October 3 - Recreation Master Plan, Heritage House, 7:00–9:00 pm

    • Neighbourhood Information Sessions

    - October 9 - Dallas, 6:00–8:00 pm

    - October 17 - Heffley Creek, 6:00–8:00 pm

    - October 23 - North Shore Central, 6:00–8:00 pm

    - October 28 - Rayleigh, 6:00–8:00 pm

    • Downtown Transportation Choices

    - October 5 - Blazers game (concourse presence)

    LET’S TALK WEBSITE

    • Victoria Street West Improvements Project Q & A

    • Downtown Transportation Choices Survey

    STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS IN SEPTEMBER

    • September 18 - 4th Avenue Plaza

    • September 25 - Downtown Plan

    OTHER ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

    • October 3 - Let’s Talk Information Table, Kamloops Tomorrow, Chamber of Commerce event


  • Upcoming Community Engagement - Memo to Council September 17, 2019

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    8 months ago

    Upcoming open houses, stakeholder meetings, Let’s Talk website project surveys and Q&As, and other engagement activities are listed below.

    OPEN HOUSES AND INFORMATION SESSIONS

    • October 2 - Recreation Master Plan, Sports Centre Lounge (McArthur Island), 7:00–9:00 pm

    • October 3 - Recreation Master Plan, Heritage House, 7:00–9:00 pm

    • October 3 - Kamloops Tomorrow (Chamber of Commerce event), Valley First Lounge, 1:00–8:00 pm

    • Neighbourhood Information Sessions

    - September 19 - Sagebrush, 6:00–8:00 pm

    - September 25 - Sahali, 6:00–800 pm

    - October 9 - Dallas, 6:00–8:00 pm

    - October 17 - Heffley Creek, 6:00–8:00 pm

    - October 23...

    Upcoming open houses, stakeholder meetings, Let’s Talk website project surveys and Q&As, and other engagement activities are listed below.

    OPEN HOUSES AND INFORMATION SESSIONS

    • October 2 - Recreation Master Plan, Sports Centre Lounge (McArthur Island), 7:00–9:00 pm

    • October 3 - Recreation Master Plan, Heritage House, 7:00–9:00 pm

    • October 3 - Kamloops Tomorrow (Chamber of Commerce event), Valley First Lounge, 1:00–8:00 pm

    • Neighbourhood Information Sessions

    - September 19 - Sagebrush, 6:00–8:00 pm

    - September 25 - Sahali, 6:00–800 pm

    - October 9 - Dallas, 6:00–8:00 pm

    - October 17 - Heffley Creek, 6:00–8:00 pm

    - October 23 - North Shore Central, 6:00–8:00 pm

    - October 28 - Rayleigh, 6:00–8:00 pm

    • Downtown Transportation Choices

    - October 5 - Blazers game (concourse presence)

    LET’S TALK WEBSITE

    • Victoria Street West Improvements Project Q & A

    • Downtown Transportation Choices Survey

    STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS IN SEPTEMBER

    • September 18 - 4th Avenue Plaza

    • September 25 - Downtown Plan

    OTHER ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

    • October 5 - Let’s Talk Information Table, Blazers game, Sandman Centre Concourse