KCBIA Celebrates City of Kamloops Exemplary Service Award Recipients
The KCBIA would like to congratulate Ricky Marshall, Supervisor of our Customer Care and Patrol (CAP) Team, and Sheila Minten, KCBIA 2nd Vice President, on receiving 2025 City of Kamloops Exemplary Service Awards. Ricky’s leadership, dedication, and commitment to the safety and vibrancy of Downtown Kamloops have made a meaningful impact on our community every day. Sheila’s outstanding contributions to KCBIA governance, advocacy, and local business and development have been instrumental in strengthening our downtown. We are thankful for their outstanding service, and we are thrilled to see their hard work recognized by the City of Kamloops. Congratulations, Ricky and Sheila!
Congratulations to Our Federal Representatives
The KCBIA congratulates Frank Caputo and Mel Arnold on their victories in Canada’s federal election. We look forward to working with both MPs to support the vitality of our downtown business community. Key priorities we hope to advance together include addressing social disruption, tackling commercial crime, and helping mitigate the rising costs of doing business. Strong partnerships are critical to ensuring our downtown remains a safe, stable, and thriving place to live, work, and invest. We extend our best wishes to Mr. Caputo and Mr. Arnold as they begin their new terms.
Thank You for Your Feedback!
Thank you to all our downtown property owners, business owners, and operators who took the time to complete our recent KCBIA Membership Survey. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us shape priorities, advocate on your behalf, and deliver services that matter most to our community.
Key highlights include:
82% of respondents cited social disruption as a major concern.
65% identified the rising cost of doing business as a key barrier.
58% expressed strong support for expanded public realm improvements.
Your voice is helping to guide our programs, initiatives, and advocacy efforts in 2025 and beyond.
Help Shape the Future of Truck Routes in Downtown Kamloops
The City of Kamloops is reviewing the truck route network, and your feedback is critical to ensure that the needs of downtown businesses are heard. We’re seeking input on the following:
From your perspective, what are your top priorities related to goods movement in Kamloops?
What issues have you experienced with truck traffic in Downtown?
Did the 2024 Truck Route Pilot Project (Lansdowne and Seymour truck route removal) impact your operations? If so, how?
How could the Kamloops truck route network be improved to be:
Safer?
More efficient?
More reliable?
Less impactful on surrounding neighbourhoods?
Lorne Street Rail Project Underway to Support Whistle Cessation
Starting this month, the City of Kamloops will begin construction at the CN Rail crossings on Lorne Street to improve rail safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists which is a key step toward achieving future train whistle cessation. Upgrades will include new warning systems at 7th and 8th Avenues, reconfigured lanes, fencing, paving work and more. Increased rail traffic has led to more noise and train whistles, affecting nearby residents’ quality of life. Once safety improvements are completed and approved by Transport Canada, the City will be able to eliminate whistles at these crossings. Construction is expected to finish by fall of this year.
Supporting the 2025 Legion BC/Yukon Convention
This June 6–8, Downtown Kamloops will host over 400 delegates as the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #052 welcomes the 2025 BC/Yukon Command Convention. Local businesses are invited to support the event by submitting a business card-sized ad for the Legion’s commemorative program or by donating to their silent auction. Funds raised will help celebrate veterans and youth contributions to remembrance. To participate, email bcyukonconvention2025@gmail.com or call 250-374-1742 by May 7. Let’s show our community pride and support those who served!