Local Voices

TSIGARIS – Analysing the shocking numbers on Kamloops unemployment

August 25, 2025 // 2 Comments

By Dr. PETER TSIGARIS Thompson Rivers University THE LATEST Statistics Canada numbers delivered a shock to Kamloops: our unemployment rate spiked to 10.7% in July 2025, [Continue]

CHARBONNEAU – The Canadian context for PSA tests: to test or not to test

August 21, 2025 // 1 Comment

THERE’S BEEN a lot of controversy about routine tests for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in men. It’s a simple blood test that measures the level of PSA, a protein [Continue]

FORSETH – Trump Derangement Syndrome, yes or no? I say no

August 11, 2025 // 1 Comment

I RECEIVED a text message from a musician friend of mine that we’ll identify as D., who while not out and out saying so, questioned my negativity of U.S. President Donald [Continue]

GUEST COLUMN – Addressing the outdoor cat challenge in Kamloops

August 7, 2025 // 0 Comments

By DENISE KING and PETER TSIGARIS Thompson Rivers University THE IMPACT of outdoor pet cats on local wildlife, and the risks these pets face themselves, is a complex and [Continue]

CHARBONNEAU – Political polarization ends up being one pole: the far right

August 7, 2025 // 1 Comment

YOU OFTEN HEAR about how polarized politics has become. But polarization requires two poles. There has been growth in one area of politics but not the other. That’s not [Continue]

STONIER-NEWMAN – Let’s celebrate B.C. Day by remembering our rich history

August 3, 2025 // 1 Comment

HOW ABOUT IF we share with our families and friends our own B.C. heroes? Do you remember who influenced you and your family? Who are the public individuals you’ve [Continue]