Editorials

EDITORIAL – On Cavers: freedom of speech doesn’t mean you have to use it

April 13, 2018 // 7 Comments

An ArmchairMayor.ca editorial by Mel Rothenburger. NOW THAT we’ve had a couple of days to be indignant about Coun. Donovan Cavers’ latest faux pas, let’s try to figure [Continue]

EDITORIAL – New rules on homeless camping show need for speed

April 12, 2018 // 1 Comment

An ArmchairMayor.ca editorial by Mel Rothenburger. IT MIGHT SEEM as though Kamloops City council is opening up public parks to the homeless and saying ‘Come on in,” but [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Why a new North Thompson Bridge is a good idea

April 11, 2018 // 1 Comment

An ArmchairMayor.ca editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE RECENT DISCUSSION here on the Armchair Mayor about scrapping plans for the Singh Street Bridge raised questions about [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Does council have the gumption to ban plastic bags?

April 10, 2018 // 5 Comments

An ArmchairMayor.ca editorial by Mel Rothenburger. IT SEEMS STRANGE to me, with all the environmental problems we face — climate change, greenhouse gases, air pollution — [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Turns out happiness at the till is a two-way street

April 9, 2018 // 2 Comments

An ArmchairMayor.ca editorial by Mel Rothenburger. NOT THAT long ago I shared my opinions on cashiers, suggesting a good many of them needed an attitude adjustment. [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Accountability needed when politicians raise their pay

April 5, 2018 // 2 Comments

OF ALL THE decisions politicians must make, none is ever tougher or more controversial than deciding how much to pay themselves. Though it’s always political dynamite, some [Continue]