CHARBONNEAU – How Russia uses social media to stir conflict
RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin has unleashed an army of trolls and bots. His bad intentions go beyond revenge and interference in U.S. elections. Recently, postings from [Continue]
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HEIGHTON – Nasty post about political foe ignored the three Cs of leadership
By JEREMY HEIGHTON Kamloops North Shore BIA I WAS DISMAYED RECENTLY, when I read a post from a political figure here in town that celebrated a political foe being seriously [Continue]
BEPPLE – The best place for more seniors’ housing is the downtown area
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?
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
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
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]
