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FRIDAY, July 12, 2019
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HOW DO YOU USE CITY BOAT LAUNCHES?
Council Calendar July 25, 2019 2:00 pm - Community Services Committee CANCELLED
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU The North and South Thompson Rivers provide important recreational opportunities for Kamloops residents, including convenient water access for swimming, fishing, floating, paddling, and boating. The rivers are also well utilized by many boating and paddling clubs.
August 13, 2019 11:00 am - Committee of the Whole 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting 7:00 pm - Public Hearing Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West
The City is currently reviewing three of its boat launches—McArthur Island, Pioneer Park, and Valleyview—to better understand how we can support boat access to the rivers. As part of this review, we are surveying stakeholders and members of the public who access City boat launches to learn more about how they use these facilities.
August 26, 2019 4:00 pm - Development and Sustainability Committee Executive Boardroom, 7 Victoria Street West August 27, 2019 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting 7:00 pm - Public Hearing Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West
Our team of surveyors will be at boat launches on wekeends in July to talk with boaters. If you’re a boater or access the river for paddling or floating and would like to add your voice but don’t have the chance to meet with one of our surveyors, you can also participate online by visiting the link below.
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Your input may be used to make future decisions on maintaining and/or improving City boat launches. Thank you for your participation. The online survey closes on August 12, 2019.
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Pesticide Use Control Bylaw No. 26-4 The Pesticide Bylaw prohibits the use of pesticides on ornamental plants and turf on residential properties. Learn more about which lower-risk pesticides are allowed, which pesticides are excluded, and which weeds must be controlled at: Kamloops.ca/PesticideBylaw
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INTERNATIONAL BUSKERS FESTIVAL
2020 CITY CALENDAR CALL FOR PHOTOS
55+ TRY-IT MULTI-SPORT EVENT
JULY 25–28, RIVERSIDE PARK
Residents of all skill levels and ages are invited to submit their digital photos for a chance to be featured in the 2020 City Calendar. This year, we are looking for YOUR image that you think best embodies Kamloops while representing one of the following terms:
The City of Kamloops received a $2,000 grant from the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association's “Give it a Try!” program. We have partnered with local sport organizations PacificSport Interior BC, TRU Wolfpack, 55+ BC Games Zone 8, and PLAYKamloops to host a free, one-day event on Wednesday, July 31. The event gives residents who are 55+ the chance to try a sport that is offered in the 55+ BC Games cycle.
The second annual Kamloops International Buskers Festival, presented by BCLC, will be back for four days of fun in Riverside Park. Performers from around the world will fill the weekend with acrobatics, juggling, comedy, magic, and awe-inspiring performances. Festival hours: • • • •
Thursday, July 25, 5:00–10:00 pm Friday, July 26, 12:30–10:00 pm Saturday, July 27, 12:30–10:00 pm Sunday, July 28, 12:30–10:00 pm
This is a free, family event; however, the performers work for gratuities. They welcome tips at the end of their performances and keep all of the funds. This allows them to continue to travel and share their art. Mark your calendars—this is a weekend festival you will not want to miss! For more information, visit: KamloopsBuskers.com
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community recreation arts and culture nature
Conditions: • • • •
photos taken and owned by the participant maximum of 3 photos per participant, submitted in digital format participants grant reproduction rights and permissions to the City of Kamloops photos must be a minimum of 2 MB, must not exceed 20 MB, and must be in landscape format (horizontal orientation)
Deadline: September 30, 2019, at 4:30 pm Kamloops.ca/Calendar
LET'S TALK KAMLOOPS
A variety of sports events will be offered from 4:00 to 6:30 pm throughout the city. This is a free event for residents who are 55+, but participants are required to register in the City's PerfectMind system. There will also be an evening social and activation station hosted by PLAYKamloops at the Sandman Centre, Valley First Lounge, 7:00–8:30 pm. RSVP to playkamloops@ gmail.com. We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada along with the support of our partners and sponsors. Kamloops.ca/PerfectMind
Let's Talk Kamloops is our 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. Report an issue: 250-828-3461 Emergency after hours: 250-372-1710
ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES • City Boat Launch Planning - Complete a survey to help further the City's understanding of how our three main boat launches are used. • Carry-out Plastic Bag Bylaw - Project update and next steps
Sign up and speak up at
LetsTalk.Kamloops.ca
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