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CHARBONNEAU – BC Liberals need a consistent message on drug sites

February 23, 2023 // 1 Comment

BC LIBERAL LEADER Kevin Falcon clarified comments made by a member of his caucus when she said that safe injection sites were a bad idea. Teresa Wat, BC Liberal MLA for [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Tournament Capital investment 20 years ago has paid off

February 23, 2023 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. TWENTY YEARS AGO, the people of Kamloops went to the polls to decide whether or not to spend almost $38 million on a bold new plan to expand [Continue]

SCHOOLS – Pineview Valley to get new $65.3-million elementary school in 2026

February 22, 2023 // 0 Comments

Students in Kamloops will get a new school in the fast-growing Pineview Valley neighbourhood. Government has provided $65.3 million for a new 485-seat elementary school. The [Continue]

BEPPLE – The 15-minute city aims at easy access to services for everyone

February 22, 2023 // 3 Comments

LIVING IN A 15-MINUTE CITY sounds like a great place to live to me. The concept of a 15-minute city is that everything one needs for regular life is available within a 15 [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Sure, we need more colour on our buildings, but how much?

February 22, 2023 // 5 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. I’VE BEEN TRYING to figure out how I feel about a new development at the corner of First Avenue and Columbia Street that’s coming up for [Continue]

SUZUKI – Putting wealth ahead of human health is a recipe for disaster

February 21, 2023 // 0 Comments

ON FEBRUARY 3, a 150-car train carrying toxic chemicals derailed near East Palestine, Ohio. Close to half the town’s 4,700 residents had to evacuate as deadly gas and smoke [Continue]