Editorials

EDITORIAL – Whatever is Middleton thinking with her notice of motion?

September 21, 2026 // 1 Comment

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. SOMETIMES one has to wonder where politicians’ brains are at. Tomorrow, at a regular meeting of Kamloops City council, Coun. Margot [Continue]

EDITORIAL – The crazy old world of B.C. politics is running true to form

September 20, 2026 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. SAY WHAT YOU WILL about B.C. Politics — it’s never boring. So, today (Sept. 20, 2026), Kerry-Lynne (“I’m not going anywhere”) [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Today, say thanks to yourself for the work you do

September 7, 2026 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. IT’S LABOUR DAY, a time to consider the contributions of those who build our country day by day. Nine-to-fivers, professionals, [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Milobar could be the undoing of the BC Conservatives

August 26, 2026 // 4 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. SO, ANOTHER NEW PARTY for British Columbia. Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar and Delta MLA Ian Paton will form a new centre-right party. It [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Sometimes, Donald, Canada has to stop playing Nice Guy

August 22, 2026 // 8 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WE SHOULD ALL be proud Canadians today. The Orange Bully pushed and pushed and we stood our ground — no bad deals. Prime Minister Mark [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Full slate of incumbents sets up fascinating choice for voters

August 18, 2026 // 10 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. NOW THAT Katie Neustaeter has announced her candidacy for a second term on Kamloops City council, voters will have a full slate of [Continue]