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NATIONAL PULSE – Canadians back Ukraine effort, say we should do more

May 9, 2022 // 0 Comments

By ANGUS REID INSTITUTE May 9, 2022 – The war in Ukraine has entered its third month, leaving thousands dead, millions seeking refuge, and billions feeling the economic [Continue]

LETTER – Community Services Officers speak out about their work

May 1, 2022 // 3 Comments

Being a Community Services Officer (CSO) is not easy. It is a challenging and often thankless role that faces harsh realities and public criticism. This job isn’t for [Continue]

NATIONAL PULSE – As Queen celebrates 96th, support for monarchy dwindles

April 21, 2022 // 1 Comment

By ANGUS REID INSTITUTE April 21, 2022 – While Canadians may, from their hearts, be toasting Queen Elizabeth II on her 96th birthday, enthusiastic congratulations over a [Continue]

LETTER – Construction of Summit Drive overpass is much needed, long overdue

April 5, 2022 // 5 Comments

THE IDEA OF BUILDING an overpass over Summit Drive to connect the downtown West End of Kamloops with TRU has been in City plans for 15 years or more. The recent announcement [Continue]

LETTER – Statement from the mayor on social issues in Kamloops

March 28, 2022 // 10 Comments

March 28, 2022 Statement from Mayor Christian This past weekend highlighted many social issues in our community that I want to address and discuss. Over the weekend, the [Continue]

LETTER – B.C. should rescind COVID firings in healthcare system

March 28, 2022 // 2 Comments

I used to have a lot of respect for Premier John Horgan and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, but it has rapidly disintegrated with Horgan’s handling of certain [Continue]

LETTER – Claim that LEDs are ‘energy efficient’ is a false statement

March 21, 2022 // 0 Comments

Dear Mel Rothenburger, Armchair Mayor, Kamloops, We were sent your opinion article about LED [Continue]

LETTER – Level of care at Royal Inland Hospital is unacceptable

March 20, 2022 // 8 Comments

To the patients of the Thompson-Cariboo-Shuswap, The Department of Surgery at RIH has been advocating, on your behalf, for many years to improve local access to surgical [Continue]

LETTER – Kamloops Outdoor Skating Association says thank you

March 17, 2022 // 0 Comments

Thank you from Kamloops Outdoor Skating Association for your great coverage of our season at Inks Lake. Hundreds got out to skate, there was tremendous community support, [Continue]

LETTER – Parking for Royal Inland Hospital staff still hasn’t been resolved

March 17, 2022 // 0 Comments

I saw your clip regarding the reinstatement of paid parking at RIH and that it forces “visitors and patients to pay for parking at hospitals creates another toll on [Continue]

NATIONAL PULSE – Canadian support for Ukraine growing

March 16, 2022 // 0 Comments

By ANGUS REID INSTITUTE March 16, 2022 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pleaded for more than “deep concern” from Canada in a rare virtual address to Parliament [Continue]

NATIONAL PULSE – Half say COVID has worsened their mental health

March 11, 2022 // 0 Comments

By ANGUS REID INSTITUTE March 11, 2022 – As Canadians hold onto hope that COVID-19 case totals will continue to trend downward, many are looking forward to a less [Continue]

LETTER – ‘What if’ scenarios are a fairy tale from a distorted imagination

February 22, 2022 // 4 Comments

Re: ‘Questions in need of answers about alleged police violence’ Mel, you write…”So many questions in need of answers. And so many what if’s.” [Continue]

LETTER – ‘I am announcing that I will not be seeking re-election on October 15’

February 21, 2022 // 3 Comments

Statement from the Mayor: Today I am announcing that I will not be seeking re-election on October 15, 2022. My final day as mayor will be November 1, 2022 and I commit, along [Continue]