Letter – We must build a new relationship based on truth
I am writing in response to Mel Rothenburger’s article, “The Chilcotin War and the rewriting of history”, dated March 31, 2018 (CFJC Today “Everything Kamloops”). [Continue]
Letters
LETTER – Maybe we should pay more attention to Saudi Arabia on oil
We are reminded daily just how much of our future depends on exporting oil from the Alberta Oil Sands. Really? Says who? Like Alberta, Saudi Arabia is a major oil exporter [Continue]
LETTER – All parties to historical injustices need to accept responsibility
Sir: Thank you for the captioned article in last Sunday’s Times Colonist. Frankly, I have been avoiding reading pieces that suggest just another “Sorry” from people who [Continue]
LETTER – Thanks for setting the record straight on the Chilcotin War
Living in Ottawa where obviously, the facts about the Chilcotin War did not reach us, I am very pleased to get clarification from Mel Rothenberger. I wonder if an apology [Continue]
LETTER – Pipeline protest the beginning act of civil disobedience
The first major protest against the KM pipeline is planned for today (Saturday, March 10, 2018) and it is important to recognize that this has become not simply an oil [Continue]
LETTER – Answer to problems on the Coquihalla is enforcing use of chains
I would like to give a rebuttal to “The Armchair Mayor’s” reply today about accidents on the Coquihalla Highway. He is implying that adding a toll will make the [Continue]
LETTER – Why B.C. will never allow the Trans Mountain pipeline to be built
Be forewarned! There is a environmental protest tsunami wave surging throughout B.C., focused mostly in the Lower Mainland , against the KM pipeline. The pipeline corridor [Continue]
LETTER – All of the plastics collected in B.C. are processed locally in B.C.
I just wanted to send a clarification for a point made in your post “GARBAGE – China’s ban on foreign garbage reveals recycling’s weakness.” Towards the end of the [Continue]
LETTER – Does TNRD have short memory on last summer’s wildfires?
The headline on the story detailing the decision by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District to eliminate funding for volunteer fire brigades should have read “fire dumb.” [Continue]
LETTER – Pictures tell the story of City crew blocking driveway with snow
Two pictures attached. First one is my driveway on Sunday after cleaning up Saturday’s snow. Second one was taken Tuesday afternoon after the city truck had finished [Continue]
LETTER – A statement on reconciliation, ‘T7etsxem7nte re stselxmem’
Reaction to the Colten Boushie verdict has reverberated throughout the country. On behalf of Thompson Rivers University, I extend sincere condolences to the Boushie family [Continue]
LETTER – It’s not the ballot that’s important, it’s the outcome
Re: EDITORIAL – Can we find a compromise on electoral reform? Maybe Thank you for stepping away from your long-held position on voting systems, where you have argued that [Continue]
LETTER – Per-vote subsidies best way to finance election campaigns for parties
RE: FORSETH – As Big Three parties feed at the trough, others are left in the cold (Posted on January 29, 2018). Contrary to Forseth’s assertion, per-vote subsidies are [Continue]
LETTER – Kamloops always in a state of readiness to draw battle lines
Bob Marley wrote: “Get up, stand up, Stand up for your rights. Get up, stand up, Don’t give up the fight.” Certainly a message Kamloopsians have taken to heart more [Continue]
