ROTHENBURGER – Why I’m willing to accept Justin Trudeau’s apology
I FORGIVE JUSTIN TRUDEAU. I accept his apology. If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll know the man has disappointed me in many ways, just as he’s disappointed many [Continue]
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TNRD – Rural directors’ group to review controversial RV regulations
The use of recreational vehicles as dwellings will come before the TNRD Electoral Area Directors meeting Oct. 17. The 10 EA directors represent rural areas of the regional [Continue]
EDITORIAL – What to do about people who ‘hang out’ in public spaces
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. A STAIRCASE ON SEYMOUR STREET WEST will be removed after a decision by Kamloops City council. One of the reasons is to discourage certain [Continue]
EDITORIAL – As federal election forums pile up, some limits are needed
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. AFTER A COLUMN last weekend in which I touched on the issue of skipping election forums, I received a reply from Cathy McLeod. She says: [Continue]
EDITORIAL – Should taxpayers be paying for travel by MPs’ spouses?
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger: A COUPLE OF FAMILIAR POLITICAL NAMES are in the top six spenders for taxpayer-funded spouses’ travel over the past four years. Jody [Continue]
EDITORIAL – Thoughts on a bad intersection and publishing accident photos
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THERE WAS A TERRIBLE COLLISION Friday at the intersection of Highway 5 north and the old Highway 5 that now serves as a back road to Heffley [Continue]
ROTHENBURGER – A visit from Trudeau, a fired candidate, a not-so-bold council
AN INTERESTING WEEK IN POLITICS in the Loops. A federal election call, a fired NDP candidate and a not-so-bold move by City council. Taking first things first, Justin Trudeau [Continue]
SUICIDE – We’ve got to change the way we talk about it
Below is the text of my keynote remarks at this week’s World Suicide Prevention Day event held at St. Andrew’s on the Square (Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019). About 100 [Continue]
EDITORIAL – When is a candidate’s apology for online remarks enough?
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIMED another politician Wednesday. Dock Currie, who was the NDP candidate for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo for all of a few [Continue]
EDITORIAL – School district must protect those it’s displacing for Parkcrest
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. IF THERE WAS ANY DOUBT about the level of disruption caused by the fire that destroyed Parkcrest elementary school, all doubt has been [Continue]
EDITORIAL – Prop rep could rear its head federally again very soon
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WITH THE WRIT FOR THE FEDERAL ELECTION bound to be dropped any day now — the deadline is Sunday — campaigning will become official. [Continue]
MEDIA – Armchair Mayor finalist for Best Commentator in Webster awards
I’m pleased to say the Armchair Mayor has been named a finalist in this year’s Commentator of the Year award by the Jack Webster Foundation. Finalists in all categories [Continue]
ROTHENBURGER: Kamloops Film Society deserves a tax break from City
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. RULES ARE A NECESSARY ANNOYANCE to keep civilization from collapsing into chaos and many times I speak in favour of them. But those who make [Continue]
ROTHENBURGER – Instant community response to Parkcrest fire is inspiring
Some came out of curiosity but most simply want to help any way they can LATE FRIDAY, THE GAWKERS were still showing up at Parkcrest Avenue wanting to get a look at the [Continue]
