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TOXIC DRUG POISONING – A decade of deaths and drivers in Kamloops

May 19, 2026 // 0 Comments

By JAYSE HEER-MATONOVICH and PETER TISGARIS Thompson Rivers University THE TOXIC DRUG poisoning crisis has had a profound impact on British Columbia communities, including [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – Reflections on the state of slate politics in River City

May 15, 2026 // 7 Comments

A FEW ODDS ‘N’ ENDS to clear up about slates — which have become the latest topic of discussion in regard to this year’s civic election…. WHEN IS A SLATE NOT A [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Bill Sarai doesn’t have the right experience for City council

May 14, 2026 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. ONE THING you can say about Bill Sarai is — and let’s just say it — he has balls. Sarai announced today (May 14, 2026) that he’s [Continue]

CIVIC ELECTION – Slate of four hopefuls unveiled for coming campaign

May 14, 2026 // 3 Comments

A slate of four candidates added itself to the Kamloops civic election fray today (May 14, 2026). As announced earlier, it’s headed up by mayoralty hopeful Nelly Dever, who [Continue]

FORSETH – Does Kerry-Lynne Findlay ever read actual news reports?

May 14, 2026 // 0 Comments

This is not the first time that Findlay has, in my opinion, presented questionable information I CONTINUE to be puzzled by things that BC Conservative leadership candidate [Continue]

CHARBONNEAU – Alberta’s Wexit and Brexit are remarkably similar

May 14, 2026 // 0 Comments

FEARS STOKED by separatists in Alberta remind me of Britain’s separation from the European Union. Both movements were fueled by populism that portrayed ordinary citizens [Continue]