Elementary Schools
1. St Ann’s ranked highest at 9.4
2. Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 7.7
3. Lloyd George at 7.4
4. Juniper Ridge at 7.4
5. Aberdeen at 7.0
Secondary Schools
1. St Ann’s ranked highest at 7.8
2. Beattie School of the Arts at 6.0
3. South Kamloops at 5.9
4. Sahali at 5.5
5. Valleyview at 5.5
Kamloops Named 7th Top Growing City in Canada by U-Haul
Kamloops Named 7th Top Growing City in Canada by U-Haul
Canada’s Tournament Capital is also one of the top growing cities in the country, according to U-Haul.
The moving and storage company has been ranking Canada’s top growing cities, revealing them daily until March 4th.
Kamloops comes in at number seven on the list.
Why move here:
Sunniest City in Canada
Affordable cost of living
Lots of outdoor activities
Excellent transportation and highways in all directions
“Kamloops is a very beautiful, affordable place to live,” said Horace Martin, U-Haul Company of British Columbia President. “It has Riverside Park, a world-class ski resort, and the right mix of big city/small town feel. It’s billed as the Tournament Capital of Canada. There’s no shortage of activities in one of the sunniest cities of Canada.”
For this particular list, growth is determined by the number of incoming one-way U-Haul truck rentals versus outdoing rentals.
According to U-Haul, 53.2 per cent of truck rentals were coming into Kamloops rather than leaving.
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we are only 3 hours away but so much more affordable, Kamloops a great place to call home.
Here is what you need to know:
Today, the government announced its intent to raise the minimum down payment requirements on homes valued over $500,000. Properties below $500,000 will not be affected. Requirements will remain at 5 % down payment for homes under 500,000.
Any amount over $500,000 will require a 10 % down payment. For example a $700,000 home will require a $45,000 down payment, 5 % on $500,000 and 10 % down on the remaining $200,000.
The announced changes will take effect on February 15, 2016.
The purchase closing date can be after Feb 16th 2016
The minimum down payment for homes $1 million and over remains unchanged at 20%
The government cites its desire to “contain risks in the housing market” as the
reason for its decision.
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House Sales Expected to Increase in Kamloops
The housing market in Kamloops is expected to remain stable over the next two years, according to a forecast by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
Housing sales for Kamloops are expected to be up to 1,750 in 2015, and will increase to 1,780 in 2016 and 1,800 in 2017.
The average price of a home in the Tournament Capital is not expected to greatly increase. The price is expected to be $404,000 in 2015, increasing to $420,000 in 2017.
The vacancy rate of homes in Kamloops is expected to remain steady as well. It is forecasted to be a 3.7 vacancy rate in 2015, down from 3.9 in 2014, and is expected to return to 3.9 in 2016. The vacancy rate in Kamloops is, and is forecast to continue to be, above the national average.
Housing starts are anticipated to slightly decrease going from 518 new homes under construction in 2014 down to 470 in 2017. The new construction to date in 2015 is 9.2 per cent less than it was at this date in 2014 in Kamloops.
Music in the Park runs all summer long.
The free entertainment takes place 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., unless otherwise stated, each night at the Rotary Bandshell in Riverside Park, 100 Lorne St. All shows are rain or shine, but subject to change.
Included links to the bands, so you can check them out beforehand.
Riverside Park
July 1 – Canada Day celebrations
July 2 – Tiller’s Folly (Canadiana celtic)
July 3 – Greg Drummond (Canadian folk rock)
July 4 – Kingpins (classic rock)
July 5 – Gary Comeau and Cannery Row (Cajun)
July 6 – Nova Scotiables (East Coast)
July 7 – Beyond Brass (big band classics)
July 8 – Sean Ashby (Sarah McLachlan guitarist)
July 9 – Mike MacKenzie Blues Band (classic rock and blues)
July 10 – Hijacked by B.C. Living Arts – Tribute to Leonard Cohen, Bruce Cockburn and The Band with Van Damsel – 6:30 p.m.
July 11 – Hijacked by B.C. Living Arts – Tribute to Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and The Band with The Caspians and James Wolf – 6 p.m.
July 12 – Cécile Doo-Kingué (blues)
July 13 – 100 Mile House (English folk roots)
July 14 – Wild T and The Spirit (blues)
July 15 – Scattered Atoms (blues and R&B)
July 16 – Sally and the Melo Hearts (current and classic rock)
July 17 – Sabrina Weeks and Swing Cat Bounce (blues)
July 18 – Ben Klick (country rock)
July 19 – Impulse Response (R&B)
July 20 – Jane Perrett (classical soprano and showtunes)
July 21 – Ben Caldwell and the Folk Road Show (roots and folk)
July 22 – Cod Gone Wild (Maritime fun)
July 23 – BCLC Midsummer Music Jam featuring Catch 22 (1980s music)
July 24 – Sarah Burton (rockin’ roots pop)
July 25 – Sherman Doucette (blues harp)
July 26 – Dave Lang and the Insolent Rabble (swing jazz)
July 27 – Twin Peaks (duo)
July 28 – Tanner James Band (folk roots and country)
July 29 – Kirby Sewell Band (blues)
July 30 – The Longriders (Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute)
July 31 – Trama (rock)
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| Home improvement is always in fashion. But the big question for many homeowners isn’t what to do, it’s how to pay for it. There are many ways to secure the financing you need, and each has advantages in certain situations.
Home equity line of credit A line of credit secured against the value of your house will typically be issued at a lower rate than an unsecured loan or personal line of credit. Accessing the home equity line of credit is easy and convenient. You may have the option of writing cheques or using a credit card or bank card. Repayment is also flexible. You can pay some or all of the outstanding balance at any time without penalty, or make interest-only payments. Increase your existing mortgage It may also be a smart move if you’re locked in to a long-term mortgage at a significantly higher rate than is currently available. In this case, any penalty you may incur could be offset by the savings in interest over the long term. While this option lacks the flexibility of a line of credit, the advantage for many is knowing that the borrowed funds are structured to be paid back in a set amount of time. And interest rates can be fixed, if you choose — unlike a line of credit, which floats against prime. A second mortgage A second mortgage can be a good choice for homeowners who are locked in to a longer-term mortgage, but wouldn’t benefit from breaking their first mortgage. Lending rates for a second mortgage may be higher than a first mortgage. Like increasing your mortgage, this option trades repayment flexibility for the peace of mind of knowing the debt will be paid down if you stick to the repayment schedule. Every situation is unique. But we can help you determine your best option. |
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