Local Voices

BEPPLE – The best place for more seniors’ housing is the downtown area

September 26, 2018 // 5 Comments

ONE OF THE BEST parts of an election is that fresh ideas are put forward. For instance, this week, Mike O’Reilly, council candidate for the upcoming Oct. 20 City of [Continue]

McQUARRIE – Economic Development – Are you a wind vane or the wind?

September 25, 2018 // 1 Comment

FOR THE PAST DECADE, the City’s approach to economic development seemed focussed on the Ajax mine. There was talk of economic diversification, usually about high-tech but [Continue]

GINTA – Stories of addiction – staying connected can help us turn the tide

September 24, 2018 // 0 Comments

I HAD BEEN at the Old Courthouse for many art exhibits and for a wedding once too. There is an air of sobriety that attaches itself to you as soon as you step inside, no [Continue]

KNOX – Civic election campaign might be new but the cast is familiar

September 23, 2018 // 0 Comments

THEY CLOSED THE NOMINATIONS for B.C.’s local elections Sept. 14, and not a moment too soon. By my count, there are 179 people standing for municipal government in the [Continue]

IN THE HOUSE – Pipeline process wasn’t flawed; Liberals mishandled it

September 22, 2018 // 5 Comments

Excerpt from comments by Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod during debate in the House on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 on Private Member’s Bill S-245, “an Act to [Continue]

FORSETH – It’s logical: keep organic waste out of landfills, extend their life

September 22, 2018 // 2 Comments

TODAY, AN EXCITING POST filled with intrigue, suspense, ethics, chaos and more!!! No … actually it’s about GARBAGE. I know, NOT exciting at all, however a topic with is [Continue]