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EDITORIAL – O’Reilly’s mayoral candidacy sets up year-long campaign

October 2, 2025 // 4 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. SO MIKE O’REILLY is going to run for mayor. His announcement today (Oct. 2, 2025) is hardly a surprise, as he’s been widely expected to [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – Bridging the gap or, a tale of three bridges

October 1, 2025 // 5 Comments

SPENT QUALITY TIME with me and myself this morning, contemplating the state of the city and the world. Listening to a bit of Fox News (I like to do that once in a while to [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Unmarked graves are unfinished business in the Truth and Reconciliation journey

September 30, 2025 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE NATIONAL DAY for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day are about honouring those impacted by residential schools, reflecting on [Continue]

LETTER – MLA Stamer’s handling of Jamieson Creek issue is disappointing

September 30, 2025 // 1 Comment

Letter to BC Conservative Leader/ Opposition Leader John Rustad: Dear Mr. Rustad, I am writing to express my serious concern and disappointment with MLA Stamer’s handling [Continue]

CHARBONNEAU – Trendy new psychiatric illnesses

September 25, 2025 // 1 Comment

HAVE YOU NOTICED ads on social media that invite you to diagnose your mental health? Here’s one I’ve seen that assumes that I am on the autism spectrum: “Discover Your [Continue]

LETTER – Why mass timber is a feasible alternative for a new Red Bridge

September 22, 2025 // 5 Comments

Re: EDITORIAL – There’s a faster, cheaper, better way to replace the Red Bridge The mass timber option proposed by Timber Restoration Services (and BC firms like [Continue]