Editorials

EDITORIAL – Free parking was a good reminder why we have paid parking

May 11, 2020 // 5 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. IT WAS NICE WHILE IT LASTED but free parking downtown is coming to an end because, quite simply, it didn’t work. City council will approve [Continue]

EDITORIAL – When is ICBC going to do something serious to help drivers?

May 8, 2020 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. PEOPLE ARE DRIVING TOO FAST during this pandemic, according to ICBC. Monday, the insurance corporation called on drivers to resist the [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Privacy risks of tracing app are worth it in COVID-19 fight

May 7, 2020 // 1 Comment

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WHEN PREMIER JOHN HORGAN announced Wednesday a four-phased transition toward a semblance of normality, he barely mentioned the importance of [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Kamloops shoppers get a C- on observing pandemic guidelines

May 6, 2020 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. SHOPPING IN KAMLOOPS these days takes patience, determination and a dash of courage. The degree to which stores and shoppers follow [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Just for you, a straight-forward explanation of tax deadlines

May 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

YOU’VE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE figuring out the new City of Kamloops tax-payment deadlines, right? You’re not alone; the city has tried to explain it several times and [Continue]

EDITORIAL – $150-million bailout for Canadian Football League? No thanks

April 30, 2020 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. SHOULD WE GIVE the Canadian Football League a $150-million handout? In the words of Al Borland, “I don’t think so, Tim.” The CFL, [Continue]