Local Voices

PETERS – Once again, Fort McMurray shows its true benevolent character

July 15, 2017 // 0 Comments

Last year, when Fort McMurray was on fire, I said there was no more divisive city in Canada. There hasn’t been for decades now. As the capital of the oil sands, Fort [Continue]

CHARBONNEAU – Guys, don’t despair when she earns more than you

July 13, 2017 // 0 Comments

THE MALE EGO is attached to being the chief breadwinner. It’s a fictitious remnant of the cave man’s role as hunter and provider. The stereotype was perpetuated when men [Continue]

WALSH – Province should suspend permitting process for Ajax mine

July 12, 2017 // 11 Comments

Honourable B.C. Party Leaders Premier John Horgan, Andrew Weaver and Christy Clark: I am a Kamloops City Councillor and small business owner actively engaged in the [Continue]

McQUARRIE – Feel free to disagree, but keep the name-calling to yourself

July 11, 2017 // 2 Comments

ONE OF THE expected consequences of writing a political opinion piece is the inevitable name calling. Matter of fact, if I don’t get a comment or two or an email calling me [Continue]

COLLINS – Tragedy often brings out the best in people

July 11, 2017 // 0 Comments

I OFTEN WONDER why it takes tragedy to bring out the best (and sometimes the worst) in people. I am constantly heartened by the way people come together in times of adversity [Continue]

COLLINS – Could the plight of Sears have been avoided?

July 10, 2017 // 0 Comments

THE PLIGHT Sears is indicative of what is happening with many of our traditional shopping sources. And it could well get worse before it gets better. The old way of shopping [Continue]