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October 21, 2021 in Charbonneau // CHARBONNEAU – Journalists still the best way to get unbiased information
October 21, 2021 in Editorials // EDITORIAL – Canada should show mercy and let the Humboldt driver stay
October 20, 2021 in Editorials // EDITORIAL – Sidewalks and windrows and yes, Kamloops winter is on the way
October 20, 2021 in In The Ledge // IN THE LEDGE – Monte Lake-Paxton residents ask for help, not for handouts
October 20, 2021 in Bepple // BEPPLE – Our civic politicians are starting to reflect diverse backgrounds

CHARBONNEAU – Journalists still the best way to get unbiased information

FACEBOOK HAS NOW increased protection for journalists against harassment, bullying, and death threats according to its global safety chief (Oct. 14, 2021, Globe and Mail). However, too bad if you’re a public figure. Facebook differentiates between [Continue]
EDITORIAL – Canada should show mercy and let the Humboldt driver stay

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. NOT ONE SINGLE PERSON who’s ever gotten behind the wheel of an automobile, I’m willing to wager, has a mistake-free record. Whether or not we’ve ever received a ticket, there have been times when a split second has [Continue]
EDITORIAL – Sidewalks and windrows and yes, Kamloops winter is on the way

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. IT’S OFTEN BEEN SAID that the secret to leadership is to know when to lead and when to follow. Kamloops City council has been demonstrating of late that it has learned when to follow. For example, somewhat belatedly, [Continue]
IN THE LEDGE – Monte Lake-Paxton residents ask for help, not for handouts

Remarks by Kamloops-South Kamloops MLA Todd Stone in the B.C. Legislature on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021: T. Stone: This is a story of resilience. Unless you’ve lived through a wildfire, you have no idea what it’s like to experience losing [Continue]

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SUZUKI – CBD gummy scam illustrates the need for media literacy

October 12, 2021 // 0 Comments

WOULD YOU BUY cannabis gummies from me? Apparently, hundreds of people would. Only trouble is, I don’t sell them, and I’m not looking for business opportunities. [Continue]
COVID – Canada’s crippled tourism industry must be revived

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POLITICS – Why minority governments have been good, and sometimes bad

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STOCKLAND – COVID-19 and the rise of the golden age of stupidity

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LETTERS – Rules around COVID testing for travellers are inconsistent

October 15, 2021 // 1 Comment

Mel, I was just reading a news article about Point Roberts and how Canada requires a negative COVID test before someone returns to Canada from there. That’s ridiculous. [Continue]
Letter – Why don’t fast food restaurants have to follow the same COVID rules?

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LETTER – We need to stop taking sides on COVID-19 vaccinations

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NATIONAL PULSE – Most say leaders’ debates helped them to decide

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