McGARVEY – The decline of the American Republic
THE DECLINE of the U.S. and the rapid erosion of its moral authority have, under Donald Trump, reached the breaking point. Either Americans change course to renew and restore [Continue]
Politics
EDITORIAL – BC Liberal leadership race one big apology, but it’s not convincing
An ArmchairMayor.ca editorial by Mel Rothenburger. CANDIDATES for the leadership of the BC Liberal party held their first debate Sunday afternoon, competing to see who could [Continue]
BEING MAYOR – Life at City Hall, Chapter 10: Dressing the Part
This is Chapter 10 in a series of articles about my years as the mayor of Kamloops between 1999 and 2005. It’s intended for anyone who has an interest in how civic [Continue]
EDITORIAL – Minimum turnout should be set for ‘prop rep’ referendum
An ArmchairMayor.ca editorial by Mel Rothenburger. AS LONG AS we’re going to be subjected to the proportional representation version of the old Ground Hog Day movie, we’d [Continue]
LETTER – Prop rep referendum offers historic opportunity to get rid of FPTP
Well, the ink has barely dried on the proposed legislation for next year’s referendum on proportional representation, and the fear-mongering has already begun. Todd [Continue]
COLLINS – Thanks for many things, including our leaders
THIS THANKSGIVING weekend, I am thankful for much. I have been blessed with many good things. Good friends, a great family, great parents, and a pretty good life. It has not [Continue]
