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EDITORIAL – Kamloops shoppers get a C- on observing pandemic guidelines

May 6, 2020 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. SHOPPING IN KAMLOOPS these days takes patience, determination and a dash of courage. The degree to which stores and shoppers follow [Continue]

BEPPLE – Coronavirus pandemic moves us closer to a cashless society

May 6, 2020 // 1 Comment

INVESTORS SAY “Cash is King” in uncertain times. But, 100 plus days into COVID-19 self-distancing, it’s clear that paying with cash has lost its luster. The first [Continue]

WILDFIRE – Elephant Hill fire was caused by ‘smoking materials’ – report

May 4, 2020 // 1 Comment

An investigation has concluded that the 2017 Elephant Hill wildfire was caused by “smoking materials,” the BC Wildfire Service said today (May 4, 2020). The [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Just for you, a straight-forward explanation of tax deadlines

May 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

YOU’VE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE figuring out the new City of Kamloops tax-payment deadlines, right? You’re not alone; the city has tried to explain it several times and [Continue]

KNOX – Beware of the dreaded accordivirus; it’s highly contagious

May 3, 2020 // 1 Comment

JUST WHEN YOU THOUGH things couldn’t get worse, some truly terrifying news: Accordion sales are going through the roof. “It’s crazy,” exclaims Martin Hergt, who owns [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – At long last, tide is turning toward sensible gun laws

May 2, 2020 // 7 Comments

TWO VERY IMPORTANT THINGS happened on the gun law front Friday that lead me to think we might finally be making some progress, albeit imperfectly. Prime Minister [Continue]