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ROTHENBURGER: Come Tuesday, I’ll be rolling up my sleeve for the new jab

October 7, 2023 // 3 Comments

WHEN THE NEW COVID VACCINES are unboxed next week, I’ll be rolling up my sleeve for my jab. In fact, I’ve already scored an appointment for Tuesday, and will get my [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Roadside memorials shouldn’t have too many rules

October 5, 2023 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. ROADSIDE MEMORIALS have long been a subject of controversy. They come in various forms and designs but have in common a desire by family and [Continue]

EDITORIAL – ‘Community conversations’ a chance for council to redeem itself

October 4, 2023 // 6 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. KAMLOOPS RESIDENTS will have an opportunity to talk to City council through the coming winter and into next spring as a series of public [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Fining candidate for omission on election sign is over-reach

October 3, 2023 // 1 Comment

An editorial by Mel Rotrhenburger ELECTIONS RULES are in place for good reason — they make sure candidates are playing fair. Civic politicians are among those who have to [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER: Latest council investigation is a strange prelude to bringing in a referee

September 30, 2023 // 0 Comments

ON THE SAME DAY Coun. Margot Middleton made a motion to ask the B.C. Municipal Affairs Ministry to step in and help council get its act together, councillors retreated behind [Continue]

EDITORIAL: We think other drivers are terrible but look in the mirror

September 28, 2023 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. DRIVERS ARE GETTING worse. That’s the hardly surprising opinion expressed by Canadians in a new poll. Research Co. released results [Continue]