IN THE LEDGE – Remembering the happy warrior, Dave Barrett
A state memorial service was held for former B.C. Premier Dave Barrett in Victoria on Saturday (March 3, 2018), and a celebration of life is being held today in Vancouver. [Continue]
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EDITORIAL – Oscars have become more a rally for causes than an awards show
An ArmchairMayor.ca editorial by Mel Rothenburger. DID YOU WATCH the 90th annual Academy Awards on TV last night? Millions of others did. Trophies were given out between [Continue]
IN THE HOUSE – ‘Mr. Speaker, the Atwal affair gets more sordid by the day’
Debate in the House of Commons on Friday, March 2, 2018 on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s trip to India. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet, Hochelaga, QC (NDP) Mr. Speaker, the [Continue]
ROTHENBURGER – Will newest, grandest public art project get two thumbs up from the masses?
GOOD ON the City for its newest public art project. I’m a huge fan of public art. This week, councillors were shown plans for putting lipstick on the Lansdowne Street [Continue]
LETTER – Answer to problems on the Coquihalla is enforcing use of chains
I would like to give a rebuttal to “The Armchair Mayor’s” reply today about accidents on the Coquihalla Highway. He is implying that adding a toll will make the [Continue]
PETERS – High school students lead movement for change in Merritt
Merritt council’s rejection of a rainbow crosswalk request has sent a clear message to a segment of its population – and young people, no less WHEN HIGH SCHOOL [Continue]
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