Rothenburger

ROTHENBURGER – Who will be mayor when dust settles on B.C. election?

March 25, 2017 // 2 Comments

The question of whether or not a by-election will be held for mayor remains up in the air until Peter Milobar decides whether he’ll resign or take a leave of absence if [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Balancing the grief of families with public’s right to know

March 24, 2017 // 2 Comments

An ArmchairMayor.ca editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE CONCEPT of keeping secret the names of people who have died does not make sense in this modern world of [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Terry Lake can’t be faulted for lack of effort

March 22, 2017 // 2 Comments

WHEN SOMEONE dies, we look for good things to say about them. We talk about their talents, their skills, the people and dogs they loved, their hobbies, and their volunteer [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – I have seen Trumpland, and all is not lost

March 18, 2017 // 1 Comment

I HAVE BEEN to Trumpland, and have returned safely to the bosom of my own country. It was relatively painless. America is much the same, in many ways, as when I lived there [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Cavers must start learning about the dignity of public office

March 18, 2017 // 5 Comments

An ArmchairMayor.ca editorial by Mel Rothenburger. “Posting an image of myself flipping the bird to KGHM was in poor taste. I apologize to anyone offended by my action. [Continue]

EDITORIAL – The plain fact is, the numbers tell us we need immigration

March 17, 2017 // 5 Comments

An ArmchairMayor.ca editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THERE’S A WAY to look at the immigration issue logically, to remain compassionate about it but to set aside the distrust [Continue]