TRAVIS – 2017 B.C. election was the most expensive in history
B.C.’s 2017 ELECTION will go down in the history books and in more ways than one. The province’s closest election also turned out to be its most expensive. While the [Continue]
Election 2017
CHARBONNEAU – The psychology of B.C. voters
AT FIRST GLANCE, it looked like the split between Interior and Lower Mainland voters was along the usual lines of social values. Cities tend to support liberal social values [Continue]
EDITORIAL – The only word for Clark’s cabinet announcement is ‘bizarre’
An Armchair Mayor editorial by Mel Rothenburger. ‘BIZARRE’ is an over-used word when it comes to politics, but it fits the latest act in the Victoria gong show — [Continue]
EDITORIAL – Cheery outlook for minority government will soon fade
An Armchair Mayor editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WE OFFICIALLY have a minority government in British Columbia for the first time since Social Credit came to power in 1952. [Continue]
ELECTION – Final count confirms BC Liberal minority government
The final count is in and B.C. has a minority government for the first time since 1952. Elections B.C. announced today (May 24, 2017) that the standings are the same now as [Continue]
ELECTION – A clear decision in Kamloops; in rest of B.C., not so much
It didn’t take long to know who will represent Kamloops-North Thompson in the next Legislature. And just a little longer to figure out the next MLA for Kamloops-South [Continue]
ELECTION – Today’s the day for B.C. voters to pick their government
This isn’t the sign you’ll be seeing at polling stations today (Tuesday, May 9, 2017) but it might be something to keep in mind. Stop for a moment, look carefully [Continue]
EDITORIAL – Constituency work a key part of being an MLA
An Armchair Mayor editorial by Mel Rothenburger. A COUPLE of important points came out in one of the last all-candidates’ forums, specifically the one for Kamloops-North [Continue]
PROVINCIAL PULSE – B.C. voters underwhelmed, unexcited by the choices available in a tight race
New poll results on the B.C. election have been released today by the Angus Reid Institute. Here’s its summary: Millennial turnout, soft voters to will be key to [Continue]
EDITORIAL – Don’t believe politicians who say, ‘I’m not a politician’
An Armchair Mayor editorial by Mel Rothenburger. IF A CANDIDATE for public office says, “I’m not a politician,” run the other way. Yet it’s a popular thing for [Continue]
ELECTION – What the Kamloops-South candidates said about health care
Health care has been a major issue in the election campaign both locally and provincially. It was discussed extensively at the recent media-sponsored forum, as well as [Continue]
ELECTION – ‘Basic income’: Do B.C. politicians think we believe in Santa?
By ROSLYN KUNIN DO THE POLITICIANS seeking British Columbians’ votes on May 9 think we’re all under five years old and believe in Santa Claus? The public conversation [Continue]
ELECTION – Kamloops-North Thompson candidates set for forum on Tuesday
The next major election forum for Kamloops-North Thompson candidates will be held Tuesday, May 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Brock Activity Centre, 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd. You [Continue]
ELECTION – Green Party leader Andrew Weaver makes stop in Kamloops
Green Party leader Andrew Weaver will be in Kamloops on Sunday (April 30, 2017) in support of Kamloops-South Thompson candidate Donovan Cavers and Kamloops-North Thompson [Continue]
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