Articles by Mel Rothenburger
BUSINESS BEAT – Higher costs are affecting Canadians’ retirement savings
How higher costs are affecting retirement savings, how Canadians and Americans view the current economic situation, Air Canada resuming flights to Israel, and Apple bows to [Continue]
POLICE – Victim of weapon assault taken to hospital
A large police presence was visible on 12th Street around 8:45 a.m. today (Monday, Feb. 24, 2025) as officers responded to a report of an assault with a weapon. Multiple [Continue]
EDITORIAL – TNRD board demonstrates restraint with its annual pay increase
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE FOLKS WHO SIT AROUND the Thompson-Nicola Regional District board table have done an unusual thing. They voted to give themselves only a [Continue]
ARMCHAIR ARCHIVES – Somewhere, there must be some good news today
Every once in a while, somebody comes up with the idea that the media should stop reporting on so much bad news and focus more on the good stuff. This column from the [Continue]
BUSINESS – Canadians show confidence at cash register as sales tick upward
Consumer confidence at the cash register, a retail giant blames loyalty points for a profit fall, Rogers raising brows, and how Trump tariffs will backfire for American [Continue]