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ROTHENBURGER – Beware those who tell you to run for political office

July 3, 2026 // 1 Comment

‘A LOT OF PEOPLE have asked me to run.’ No doubt you’ve heard that one several times in recent weeks from former politicians, incumbents and newcomers. What is their [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – The mayor’s very personal first-hand look at Royal Inland

June 23, 2026 // 7 Comments

CHANCES ARE Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson won’t be at today’s Kamloops City council meeting. He’s been spending most of each day at Royal Inland Hospital with his ailing [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – The challenges of making the big announcement

June 16, 2026 // 3 Comments

TOMORROW MORNING (Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026), Margot Middleton will announce her candidacy for another term on City council. Okay, technically, it will be a “special [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – How are you liking those downtown parking rates now?

June 9, 2026 // 2 Comments

HOW DO YOU LIKE parking in downtown Kamloops these days? You’ve probably noticed you’re paying more than you used to. As of June 1, and as part of a long-term plan, both [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – OneBC ‘town hall’ was lively but it was nothing to fear

June 8, 2026 // 10 Comments

Click on images to enlarge. (Images: Mel Rothenburger) IT WAS LIVELY but well-behaved, at least for the most part. That, I think, sums up Sunday night’s (June 7, 2026) much [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]