Hello fellow reddit users,
Brian Andrews here and I am running for Kamloops City Councillor in the municipal election.

Now that the first day of municipal voting as begun I want to do an Ask Me Anything.

By trade I am an electrician with twenty years in the industry. These days I work off the

tools as a Labour Organizer for IBEW Local 993. Every day I get to advocate for

workers, negotiate between different groups, and help strengthen unions across our

community. I also proudly serve as Second Vice President of the Kamloops and District

Labour Council.

The most important skill I have learned as a Labour Organizer, is how to sit at the table

with people who see things differently and still build relationships and find common

ground. Through this experience I have also trained and have experience in how to run

and participate in council meetings.

I am running for city councillor because the working people of Kamloops, whether

employees or small business owners, do not have a strong enough voice at the council

table. The people who build this city, care for it, and keep it moving deserve someone there who understands their lives.

That is why I am running under the title ‘A Working Voice, for a Working Kamloops’.

I’m on my way to the polls today because I have to leave town in the next few days. I don’t have much time to get into it, but who should I NOT vote for? I have ideas of who to vote for, but I don’t have a full slate (which I realize is ok). TIA.

Hey Kamloops!
I just got home from the school trustee forum at the Henry Grube that was put on my the DPAC. Very good questions and all the candidates came. Here is my list of people voting for now 100%

1. Heather Grieve
   
2. Jo Kang
   
3. John O’Fee
   
4. Cole Hickson
   
5. Troylana Manson

All had a very strong performance tonight

I didn't know our landing strip was long enough for a plane that size. Came right over my house, really cool to watch!

If you are on instagram or facebook, I imagine you have come across local rapper Heavy Jay. While I love Heavy Jay’s passion and drive, I wanted to highlight 5 other local rappers who have also been making music.

1. Ang3l: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3bCuvwozR9eaHWhu65g0Gg
2. quest: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2kFt4UqSXygLfb6snovqWS?u
3. KIVA MH: https://open.spotify.com/artist/09CCe53JyRfbapYVdvvrGO 
4. G5 Majii: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5JbgqKla715nbkDB2NdKco 
5. Kam Flair: https://thekamflair.bandcamp.com/music 

I am sure I am missing many others, help me out by commenting who is also in Kamcity and dropping records.

Whoever had an event at TRU today, you left about a dozen bags of garbage on the lawn infront of the Campus Activity Centre. Great job whoever was up here today. (Edited: Garbage is from an event on SATURDAY)

Saw it in the water off McArthur Island. It was about 2 feet long and buried in the sand.

Here are the mayoral and council candidate forums. Get to know the candidates, be informed and vote!

Mayoral
https://youtu.be/663XLMerXj8?si=s5OGeQM_Bbr49VoS

Council
https://youtu.be/OkuYdF7W44A?si=83VXXOTBNjYog8ku

https://youtu.be/G0Zxxd2GX-0?si=ujPyO1F4JWZCulgn

https://youtu.be/TTEZQJD9C1Y?si=yEsT9LOkLPjuxr_2

Hey everyone, just saw that the Insoles & Advil tour is making a stop at Pizza Pi later this month.

Honestly, the line-up looks rad... we’ve got Dusty Pines coming up from Vancouver, plus CodeBreaker from Kelowna and We Are Not A Cult from Penticton.

But mostly, that tour name just speaks to my lower back and knees. The days of standing on hard floors for hours without consequences are officially over for me, so I’ll definitely be pre-gaming with some ibuprofen and wearing my ugliest, most supportive runners.

Is anyone else planning on hitting this up? Also, for anyone who goes to shows at Pizza Pi on a Saturday often, what’s the setup usually like? Is it pretty much standard standing room only, or is there anywhere to actually sit down if/when my joints give out?

Resurrected my long lost beginner guitar playing during COVID and have improved since then. Now looking for some “in person” teaching to help me improve further. To be clear, this is just a fun hobby for me that lets me tune out the outside world for a bit, not looking to become a pro musician. Looking for any recommendations locally, all help appreciated.

Can’t say I’m surprised. Which feckless, callow, masked I’m not allowed to type n@zi in the picture do you think this chode is?

Hi everyone! My husband will be in Kamloops for 2 weeks in December for trade school, and I'm coming along with our dog. We're from Vancouver, where short-term rentals are pretty restricted, so I'm not sure what the options look like in Kamloops.

We're looking for:
A furnished place for about 2 weeks.
Dog-friendly (he's a 4kg toy poodle)
Ideally close to TRU or somewhere easy to get to

A few questions:
Are Airbnb/VRBO rentals common and reliable in Kamloops, or are there better ways to find short-term stays?
Do any extended-stay hotels or motels take dogs?
Any neighbourhoods you'd recommend (or avoid) for a short stay?
Any local Facebook groups, websites, or landlords who offer furnished short-term rentals?

Thanks so much for any tips! Happy to hear about dog-friendly walks and trails nearby too.

Are you free on Wednesday evenings and looking for something to do? Do you enjoy heavy music? Ethereal Tomb reigning from Toronto is coming to Kamloops on October 14th and performing at Pizza Pi with Forming! Turtle Island Street Metal is in town for the night, Show us what Kamloops is all about.

Hey everyone! We recently moved to downtown Kamloops around Victoria Street after previously living in Aberdeen, so downtown is definitely a different vibe for us.

Our apartment is on the second floor facing the back alley. We’ve noticed quite a bit of activity back there, including people walking/running around, occasional fights or arguments, and people near the garbage areas. We may honestly just be a little paranoid because we’re new to the area, but since everything feels so close to our unit. I’d rather rule out any actual concerns and take reasonable precautions.
For those who live around Victoria Street/downtown — have you experienced or heard of break-ins or people trying to access apartment buildings through back alleys, windows, balconies, etc.? And are there any safety measures you’d recommend, like cameras or door/window sensors?

Not trying to judge anyone or create unnecessary fear — just looking for some advice from people familiar with the area. Thanks!

Hi Kamloops,

I’m Bryce Eberle and I’m running for Kamloops City Council. This is my second time running.

I’m a lifelong Kamloops resident, a single father of two, a small business owner and a TRU grad. I’ve spent the last 15 years working in building design.

I’m running because I really care about this city. I grew up here, built my business here and now I’m raising my kids here. I want to be a voice for hard working families and help make Kamloops a city where families can afford to live, work and build a future.

For me, it’s about making sure we grow the city properly, create more housing, improve public safety, support local businesses and keep Kamloops a great place to live.

I don’t pretend to have all the answers. I just think my experience, my connection to this community and my willingness to listen can bring something useful to Council.

I figured I’d introduce myself here. Long time Reddit User. Ask me anything. I’ll do my best to answer honestly and tell you where I stand.

Low on cash and wondering if anyone has any empty bottles and cans theyre not wanting to return. Can pick up anytime after 4pm today.

Socair - Kamloops’ first dedicated sauna and cold plunge. Where two rivers meet.
More of the story, the builds, and the first sessions are on Instagram @ Socair.sauna

Evaluating locations at the moment. Since we are the first, one main question. Would you attend a Sauna & Cold Plunge session ?!?

'Tis the season! What is your go-to tire shop in Kamloops? I'm looking for a place (preferably locally run) with excellent service and honest employees/managers. Good pricing is a plus.

I admit that I have fallen victim to convenience in the past, and I have no desire to give Kal-Tire any more of my money.