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ROTHENBURGER: Dr. Holly Jolly throws a wrench in Frootloops party plans

December 24, 2021 // 3 Comments

FROOTLOOPS COUNCIL is gathering online to discuss their annual Christmas Day party. Mayor Ken Kringle calls the meeting to order. KRINGLE: I call the meeting to order on this [Continue]

CHARBONNEAU – Owners of rooftop solar panels victims of own success

December 23, 2021 // 2 Comments

T’IS THE SEASON for BC Hydro to be jolly, while the days are short and the sun is low on the horizon. The weak sun means that owners of rooftop solar panels won’t be [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Even if COVID isn’t, Christmas correctness is in remission

December 23, 2021 // 1 Comment

IS IT MY IMAGINATION or is the Christmas spirit alive and well? Oh, I know, the nasties, thieves and scam artists are busy trying to cancel out the good work done by the many [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Free rapid COVID testing should be available to all who want it

December 22, 2021 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. ALL THE FOCUS in yesterday’s COVID-19 announcements was on new restrictions around public gathering places but one very important aspect [Continue]

BEPPLE – We live in a time of rules, but we don’t need them for everything

December 22, 2021 // 3 Comments

RULES, RULES, RULES. We’re told when to wear a mask. How many people we can celebrate with. How fast we can drive. Where we can buy alcohol and cannabis. How long we [Continue]

LETTERS – Healthcare workers aren’t overworked, at least not in the North

December 21, 2021 // 4 Comments

Straight to the point. I disagree with health care workers claiming they are overworked; maybe a few facilities in the Lower Mainland. Overall, not in Northern B.C., [Continue]