Rothenburger

EDITORIAL – Gyms that refuse to close should get fines, not exemptions

January 5, 2022 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE IMPORTANCE of physical activity and mental wellness has become obvious during the COVID-19 pandemic but there are limits on how we [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Banning New Year’s Eve fireworks would avoid many tragedies

January 4, 2022 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WHAT WOULD New Year’s Eve be without fireworks? Well, pets and livestock would be more content and a lot safer, for one thing. And, there [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER: Dr. Holly Jolly throws a wrench in Frootloops party plans

December 24, 2021 // 3 Comments

FROOTLOOPS COUNCIL is gathering online to discuss their annual Christmas Day party. Mayor Ken Kringle calls the meeting to order. KRINGLE: I call the meeting to order on this [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Even if COVID isn’t, Christmas correctness is in remission

December 23, 2021 // 1 Comment

IS IT MY IMAGINATION or is the Christmas spirit alive and well? Oh, I know, the nasties, thieves and scam artists are busy trying to cancel out the good work done by the many [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Free rapid COVID testing should be available to all who want it

December 22, 2021 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. ALL THE FOCUS in yesterday’s COVID-19 announcements was on new restrictions around public gathering places but one very important aspect [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Keeping one diplomat home from Games will really show ’em

December 21, 2021 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WHEN THE BOYCOTT of the upcoming Beijing Olympics by Canadian diplomats was announced, my first thought was that it’s a weak-kneed [Continue]