Rothenburger

EDITORIAL – What is the actual number of ‘missing’ at the residential school?

February 24, 2026 // 15 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. IT’S FAIR TO SAY comments by Kúkwpi7 Chief Rosanne Casimir last week about suspected unmarked graves at the Kamloops Indian [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Sure, it’s not about politics, but losing that hockey game sucks

February 23, 2026 // 7 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. I WAS PREPARED to be depressed over the outcome of Sunday’s gold medal Olympics hockey game and I wasn’t disappointed. I’m [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Will (former) Prince Andrew be the monarchy’s downfall?

February 19, 2026 // 1 Comment

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. TODAY’S ARREST of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the Royal formerly known as Prince, probably isn’t a major surprise to many. What [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Vague reassurances about reconciliation aren’t cutting it

February 17, 2026 // 7 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE ‘UPDATE’ by Tk’emlups te Secwepemc Kúkwpi7 Rosanne Casimir today (Feb. 17, 2026) on the search for buried bodies at the [Continue]

EDITORIAL – So many questions about the horrible shooting in Tumbler Ridge

February 11, 2026 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE HORRIBLE MASS SHOOTING at Tumbler Ridge on Tuesday (Feb. 11, 2026) has plunged the entire country into shock and mourning. Naturally, [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – Is the wrecking ball coming for Stuart Wood school?

February 9, 2026 // 7 Comments

ANOTHER KEY PIECE of Kamloops heritage is in danger of being lost. This is a familiar story because the roll call of city heritage buildings has steadily diminished over the [Continue]