Rothenburger

EDITORIAL – On this day the monarchy was very relevant to Canada

May 27, 2025 // 1 Comment

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE THRONE SPEECH is usually a boring affair, nothing more than the government’s wish list without price tags. The real stuff comes later. [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Giving up trustee stipends deserves admiration but…

May 21, 2025 // 4 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. A COUPLE OF Kamloops school trustees deserve our admiration for taking a stand on the cost of education in the district by relinquishing [Continue]

EDITORIAL – The City’s business belongs to the public, not to councillors

May 7, 2025 // 4 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. KAMLOOPS CITY COUNCIL continues to be confused about its job. At Tuesday’s (May 6, 2025) meeting, councillors approved by a count of 7-2 [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – ‘Mayor’s ongoing misconduct strains public trust’ councillors claim

May 6, 2025 // 3 Comments

CITY COUNCILLORS now say they’ll release a redacted version of a report to Municipal Affairs Minister Ravi Kaylon on dysfunction at City Hall within the next few weeks. [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – Why is City Hall keeping letter to Kahlon a big secret?

May 5, 2025 // 3 Comments

LIKE PRECIOUS PENNIES, City Hall carefully guards its information and shares it cautiously. A week and a half ago, local media reported on discussions between Municipal [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Credit to the Orange Man for electing Carney and the Liberals

April 30, 2025 // 8 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. LET’S GIVE CREDIT where credit is due. The outcome of the federal election is due — not entirely, but mainly — to one man, and we know [Continue]