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ROTHENBURGER: When it comes to bears, we’re a bag of contradictions

September 2, 2023 // 1 Comment

STEWARDSHIP IS SUCH a positive sounding word. When used in connection with wildlife, it gives the impression of caring and protection. That’s what it means to some people [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Councillors would disagree with the mayor if he said the sky is blue

August 31, 2023 // 9 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE MORE THINGS CHANGE the more they stay the same around the council table. On the same day Kamloops City council approved a schedule for [Continue]

CHARBONNEAU – Wildfires, pandemics, generate fear and denial

August 31, 2023 // 0 Comments

WHEN FACED WITH something unbelievable, we don’t believe it. At least, that’s the initial reaction. Facts can change our minds and reveal the incredible to be true. For [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Anti-Pride protesters should be ashamed of themselves

August 30, 2023 // 7 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WE SEEM TO HAVE LOST the art of respectful protest. The incident at the North Kamloops Library last weekend is a good example. You may have [Continue]

WALSH – Gang of Eight sets up town hall meetings that are no such thing

August 30, 2023 // 12 Comments

WHAT ARE OUR City councillors and administrators so afraid of? It seems they’re only willing to have direct public engagement once every four years. Otherwise, why not hold [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Poilievre’s makeover and the Hobson’s choice facing Canadians

August 29, 2023 // 6 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. IT’S LOOKING MORE and more as though the Conservatives will form the next federal government. The election is more than two years [Continue]