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ROTHENBURGER – A tale about a short visit to our COVID-19 testing station

August 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

‘WE’VE GOT AN EXTRA long one for you,” said the healthcare worker as we pulled into the lineup at the drive-thru COVID-19 testing centre. She was smiling when she said [Continue]

CHARBONNEAU – Get ready to pay a pandemic premium

August 28, 2020 // 0 Comments

IN A SNEAKY MOVE, the Trudeau government has proposed a revised Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) just after they prorogued parliament. Now the opposition has no opportunity [Continue]

POLICE – Angler finds suspected explosives near Lafarge Bridge

August 27, 2020 // 0 Comments

Police are at the area near the Lafarge Bridge this morning (Aug. 27, 2020) dealing with a report that explosives were found there. At about 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, Kamloops [Continue]

EDITORIAL – There’s a dash of irony in the choice of Lake for new seniors job

August 27, 2020 // 5 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE NEW CEO OF THE B.C. Care Providers Association is going to be a busy boy. He is none other than Kamloops’ own Terry Lake, whose [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Getting to zero will test City council’s mettle on budget

August 26, 2020 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WHAT’S THIS, TAX CUTS at City Hall? You heard it right. Kamloops City council voted Tuesday to keep next year’s budget increase as close [Continue]

BEPPLE – City zoning needs more flexibility for smaller households

August 26, 2020 // 3 Comments

ANYONE INTERESTED in housing in Kamloops should consider reading the City of Kamloops’ Housing Needs Assessment report adopted by Kamloops City council at this week’s [Continue]