ARMCHAIR ARCHIVES – Rowdy behaviour and grad go together
Some thoughts on grads ceremonies back in 1982, written by Mel Rothenburger, Chair, Kamloops School Board, published April 26, 1982. THE COMMENCEMENT ceremony season is fast [Continue]
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POLITICS – It ain’t broke so don’t fix it – leave our electoral system alone
British Columbians are being asked, for the third time, to vote on drastic electoral changes. It would be a mistake By ROSLYN KUNIN Troy Media Americans look upon their [Continue]
EDITORIAL – Temporary gas shortage gives us a glimpse into the future
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE GASOLINE SHORTAGE hasn’t been causing much inconvenience this week because only a few stations are affected but it gets you thinking [Continue]
FORSETH – I’m a protectionist but only as long as the playing field isn’t level
THIS AFTERNOON (June 13, 2018), Sheila Gunn, from the Rebel media, sent me an email asking me to stand up for Maxine Bernier. She stated: “Last night, Andrew Scheer [Continue]
BEPPLE – Low-income Kamloops seniors deserve more
THIS WEEK, SPARC BC and the United Way of the Lower Mainland released BC Seniors’ Poverty Report Card. It’s not good news, with 8.8 per cent of B.C.’s seniors living [Continue]
EDITORIAL – A random idea for putting candidates’ names on ballots
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. A FEW YEARS AGO I suggested that Kamloops City council cut its size from nine members to seven — six councillors and a mayor. Other cities [Continue]
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