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FLOOD WATCH – Thompson Rivers still rising, now on flood-watch advisory

June 1, 2017 // 0 Comments

The North and South Thompson Rivers and the Thompson River through Kamloops and downstream are now on flood watch. The B.C. River Forecast Centre today (June 1, 2017) [Continue]

CHARBONNEAU – Myths trace human migration

June 1, 2017 // 1 Comment

EVER SINCE we came out of Africa, humans have carried myths to every corner of the globe. Cultural anthropologist Julien d’Huy traces their journey. One myth, which [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Civic by-election quickly shaping up to be an interesting race

June 1, 2017 // 3 Comments

An Armchair Mayor editorial by Mel Rothenburger. SO THE RACE is on. Coun. Marg Spina has given written notice of her resignation, Peter Milobar will do likewise with his [Continue]

THE DRUG CRISIS – April illicit drug death numbers second highest ever

May 31, 2017 // 1 Comment

VICTORIA – The number of illicit drug deaths in B.C. continues to be a major cause of concern, with April 2017 showing the second-highest recorded numbers in a single [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Kamloops is about to lose a lot of influence in Victoria

May 31, 2017 // 3 Comments

An Armchair Mayor editorial by Mel Rothenburger. ALL THE bargaining and deal-making in Victoria is good entertainment but, in the end, what difference will it really make to [Continue]

KINSELLA – Andrew Scheer’s social conservative baggage

May 31, 2017 // 3 Comments

SMIRK. The economy. Justin Trudeau. Free speech. His deceased mother. Islamic State. On every subject, no matter how sad or serious, Andrew Scheer would smirk. It was weird. [Continue]