Editorials

EDITORIAL – Happy Blue Monday, things can only get better from here

January 18, 2021 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. IF YOU’RE NOT DEPRESSED today, you should be. At least, if you believe in Blue Monday. The third Monday in January, that’s today, is [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Giving vaccine to inmates isn’t as clear an issue as it seems

January 14, 2021 // 1 Comment

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. MORE CANADIANS THAN EVER want in on COVID-19 immunization. A new poll says the percentage is up to 60 per cent, and most people worry about [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Air Canada’s suspension of Kamloops service should be no surprise

January 13, 2021 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WHY IS ANYONE SURPRISED that Air Canada is suspending flights to and from Kamloops effective Jan. 23? All the travel restrictions, including [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Bring the hammer down on idlers and other road rules abusers

January 12, 2021 // 6 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. DRIVING LAWS SHOULD BE easy to obey and, yet, so many of us take them as mere suggestions. Some examples today. First up, listen to this [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Dr. Bonnie Henry seriously needs to rethink her leadership style

January 11, 2021 // 6 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WHEN I SUGGESTED recently it might be time for Dr. Bonnie Henry to take a break from being the voice and face of B.C.’s COVID-19 response, [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Blame goes much further than the man in the White House

January 7, 2021 // 8 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. I’M TIRED OF BEING TOLD what a great country the United States is despite its current troubles. It’s not great anymore. This is not your [Continue]