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McLEOD – Federal government too slow in reacting to opioid crisis

February 15, 2017 // 0 Comments

Excerpts from remarks by Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod in the House of Commons on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 on Bill C37, The Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. ALL [Continue]

GINTA – Where to from here or why changing our ways can spare some of the trouble ahead

February 13, 2017 // 3 Comments

AGAIN, A WEEK of many happenings. Like many of you who heard the story of the Kamloops couple who stopped to offer their help at an accident scene on the Coquihalla and were [Continue]

KNOX – Family Day? We barely have enough people for families

February 12, 2017 // 1 Comment

EVEN AFTER four years, it’s hard to get used to B.C.’s new(ish) Family Day. Not complaining, mind you. I’ll cheer whatever family you want — Corleone, Kardashian, [Continue]

CHARBONNEAU – Electoral reform disappointment Number Three

February 9, 2017 // 2 Comments

I WAS DISAPPOINTED but not surprised when Prime Minister Trudeau abandoned his plans for electoral reform. I’ve been let down before. The first time was in 2005 when a [Continue]

FORSETH – Interview with candidate Beat Klossner (Communist, Kamloops-S. Thompson)

February 9, 2017 // 6 Comments

TODAY I HAVE the second in a series of posts from candidates seeking the votes of constituents in the Kamloops-South Thompson riding, in the May provincial general election. [Continue]

GINTA – Of sharks and jars and the stories that lie in between

February 6, 2017 // 3 Comments

WHAT DO SHARKS and glass jars have in common? If you’re ready to answer ‘Umm, nothing’ I will ask you to indulge me the next few paragraphs to show you the connection. [Continue]