EDITORIAL – New rules on homeless camping show need for speed
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]
Editorials
EDITORIAL – Why a new North Thompson Bridge is a good idea
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?
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
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
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]
EDITORIAL – Keeping marijuana consumption off the streets a good idea
An ArmchairMayor.ca editorial by Mel Rothenburger. I LIKE Calgary’s approach to the consumption of marijuana in public. Our Alberta neighbor is looking at restricting [Continue]
