McQUARRIE – The American tyrant and the rise of racism in Canada
“HEY LADY, did your white husband meet you online?” A random and unprovoked question directed towards a family member of mine living in Alberta. She’s Canadian, has [Continue]
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GINTA – The Kamloops Farmers’ Market – 40 years of flavours and goodness
ON THURSDAY, I was sure my column was to focus on the increased frequency of road accidents, some of which are likely due to distracted driving. A cyclist critically injured [Continue]
KNOX – Go-go-go-go GOOOAAALLLLLLLL! Get it, Canada?
‘IT’S FATHER’S Day,” she said. “Let’s celebrate by you mowing the lawn.” “No,” I said, eyes glued to the screen. “The World Cup of Futbol is [Continue]
PETERS – In Batchelor Heights, a job well done
IT COULD HAVE HAPPENED to almost any neighbourhood in Kamloops. Thursday, it was Batchelor Heights. A storm cell; a lightning strike; and then suddenly, a grass fire racing [Continue]
McLEOD – Government MPs must want to go into hiding for the summer
PARLIAMENT HAS CONCLUDED another session and as I reflect back there were a number of issues in which all parties found common ground. From standing up for Canada when it [Continue]
BEPPLE – Reducing downtown parking spaces could create ‘sticky streets’
THE CITY OF KAMLOOPS is revising its 2005 City Centre Plan. Their goal is to create a plan that guides land use for the next 20 years in the centre of the city. The plan [Continue]
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