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City Newsletter is a publication that is included with the quarterly utility bills. It features information and updates on things happening at the City that we want you to know about.
In the summer 2025 edition of the City Newsletter, learn how to help the City reunite lost pets with their owners, prepare for emergencies, submit photos for the 2026 City calendar, and subscribe to receive statutory public notices.
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- Spring 2025—Learn the benefits of signing up for eBilling, find outdoor water-saving tips, and consider if you need to rightsize your curbside collection carts.
- Winter 2025—Find ways to boost your home’s energy efficiency, understand the plan for wildfire risk reduction this spring, and nominate a worthy candidate for an Exemplary Service Award.
- Fall 2024—Find quick tips to manage your solid waste as we head into winter, join a neighbourhood Block Watch, and learn how to grab your 2025 City Calendar and Winter Activity Guide.
- Summer 2024—Find an update on the Build Kamloops Project, learn how to enter our calendar photo competition, and discover where to access the Fall Activity Guide.
- Spring 2024—Learn which days you can water your lawn under the City’s new Water Use Restriction Plan, find tips for navigating the downtown construction this summer, and plan to attend our Civic Operations open house.
- Winter 2024—Book your free FireSmart assessment, nominate an outstanding community member for an Exemplary Service Award, plan to attend one of our upcoming Community + Council Conversation events, and more.
- Fall 2023—Plan to attend a Community + Council Conversations event in your neighbourhood, have your say on the 2024 Budget, and learn where you can pick up your 2024 City Calendar or Winter Activity Guide.
- Summer 2023—Curbside organic waste collection is here! Do you know what goes in the cart? Escape the summer heat, learn more about being bear smart, and submit your best photos for a chance to be featured in the 2024 City Calendar.
- Spring 2023—Sign up for emergency alerts ahead of fire season, learn about expanded in-person tax payment hours and keep up-to-date on the fast approaching city-wide launch of curbside organic waste collection.
- Winter 2023—Learn about new materials accepted in residential recycling bins and read about our new period product initiative. Get involved and have your say on the 2023 budget, or consider nominating someone for an Exemplary Service Award.
- Fall 2022—Learn about the city-wide rollout of curbside organic waste collection, find a 2023 City Calendar pickup location near you, and explore creative ideas for Christmas gifts that involve less waste.
- Summer 2022—Read up on the upcoming municipal election, share your vision for the cultural direction of the city, and take part in the city calendar call for photos.
- Spring 2022—Learn about the City’s new emergency alert service, find tips to better FireSmart your property, and read-up on how the pilot curbside organic waste collection program is going.
- Winter 2022—Learn how to nominate someone for an Exemplary Service Award, estimate your 2022 property taxes, and have your say on the 2022 budget.
- Fall 2021—Find out how to pre-order your 2022 City Calendar, find tips to stay safe during dark and cold winter months, and note the rate changes for solid waste collection.
- Summer 2021—Find out about the pilot program for curbside organic waste collection, learn how to FireSmart your property, and participate in our current call for photos to get featured and win prizes!
- Spring 2021—Discover several ways to provide input into the strategic directions for the North Shore Neighborhood Plan, learn how to report crime online, and find out what projects to watch out for in our upcoming construction season.
- Winter 2021—Learn how to provide input on the design of a new residential curbside organic waste collection program, find out how to get the most out of your next home renovation, and check out the new and improved Canada Aquatic Games Centre.
- Fall 2019—Find out what the November 27 Public Budget Meeting is all about, read about the various ways to get in touch with the City (for example, to report an issue or talk to Council), learn about safe asbestos removal practices, discover snow clearing facts, and more.
- Summer 2019—Learn about how the City develops its budget, discover various ways to get in touch with the City (for example, to report an issue or talk to Council), find out about home energy rebates, and more.
- Spring 2019—Learn about how property taxes are calculated and what affects the tax rate, read highlights of Council's Strategic Plan 2019-2022, and more.
