Kamloops city councillor Mike O’Reilly takes his place in the Kamloops Last Week hot seat in Episode 68.

The instalment also features an interview with Kamloops actor Doug Herbert, who will play Freddie Filmore in It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, which will debut on Thursday, Nov. 24 at Sagebrush Theatre.

Herbert joins us at the 32:20 mark. O’Reilly (at the 11:56 mark) talks budget and taxes, committees to be formed by Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson, his response to experimental treatment for MS and a need for more recreational facilities in the city.

Showmaster Magic Mike Miltimore turns bulldog reporter while grilling O’Reilly on a need for mid-size arts/music venues.

Co-host Chris Foulds (40:58) dives into Premier David Eby’s big plans on safety and housing. The conversation takes a turn when the hydro credit is discussed.

A new segment — Reider’s Digest — that will feature Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson is previewed (9:53). It will make its debut on Dec. 7 and appear on the first Wednesday of every month.

We look ahead to the Santa Claus Parade (5:40), which will be streamed live on Sunday on the KTW Facebook page, thanks to Dearborn Ford.

Foulds and co-host Marty Hastings settle a bet and make a new one.

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