Editorials

EDITORIAL – B.C. Throne Speech was a declaration of independence from U.S.

February 18, 2025 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. IF ANY DOUBT was left that our lives in the foreseeable future will be heavily influenced by the man in orange, it was removed in [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Why we should be very proud of the Maple Leaf on flag day

February 15, 2025 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WITH MUCH PRIDE, I put our flag up last night, so it would greet National Flag of Canada Day bright and early. I love that flag; I install [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Did Prime Minister Justin Trudeau blow it by quitting too soon?

February 13, 2025 // 13 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. ONE CAN’T HELP but notice that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is good in times of crisis. He certainly demonstrated it during COVID, when [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Doubts about building a new Red Bridge must be removed

February 12, 2025 // 12 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. TALK IS CHEAP. After the Red Bridge was burned down by an unknown arsonist last September 19, politicians were quick to reassure everyone [Continue]

EDITORIAL – 6th Avenue an example of how not to build the next bike lane

February 11, 2025 // 8 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. ‘ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION’ is such a nice-sounding phrase. It encompasses a vision of urban dwellers happily and healthily strolling or [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Shed no tears for Buffy Sainte-Marie over her fall from grace

February 10, 2025 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. BEVERLY JEAN SANTAMARIA is no longer a member of the Order of Canada. Better known as Buffy Sainte-Marie, she has been stripped of [Continue]