Editorials

EDITORIAL – If only making people behave was just a bylaw away

March 21, 2023 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. TRYING TO CONTROL public behaviour is one of the most challenging jobs faced by cities but they keep trying. Some have tried out regulations [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Leave their families out of it when criticizing City councillors

March 20, 2023 // 5 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THERE’S NO LONGER any doubt, is there, that the current City council is the most dysfunctional in the history of Kamloops? There’s [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Allowing Russian flag at TRU’s International Days an insult

March 16, 2023 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THERE’S AN ARGUMENT to be made for flying the Russian flag at public events in this country but it’s not a good one. Thompson Rivers [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Seizure of four Flair planes raises questions about future service

March 15, 2023 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. YOU MIGHT REMEMBER that, barely a month ago, there was quite a bit of bragging going on about Kamloops getting new airline service to [Continue]

EDITORIAL – At last, it might get tougher for the bad guys to stay out of jail

March 14, 2023 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. AT LONG LAST, something might be done about the bail system that has created havoc in cities and towns across the country. Meeting with [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Maybe Thompson-Nicola should exit time change all on its own

March 13, 2023 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. SO, COMING TO YOU an hour sooner than last week. Yep, we’re into Daylight Saving Time again. Was the change really all that tough? Each [Continue]