Editorials

EDITORIAL – 1st and Lansdowne plan fixes one problem, creates others

January 18, 2024 // 6 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE CITY WANTS INPUT on proposed changes to the intersection at 1st Avenue and Lansdowne Street so I’ve got some. The transportation [Continue]

EDITORIAL – The man who thinks he’s a god is our biggest worry for 2024

January 17, 2024 // 6 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. OF ALL THE WORRIES for 2024, there’s one that makes the others pale in comparison — the prospect of Donald Trump returning to the White [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Bepple shows political courage with her stand on drugs

January 16, 2024 // 7 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. COUN. NANCY BEPPLE doesn’t get as much attention as some of the other Kamloops City councillors but she’s not afraid to go against the [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Before complaining about snow removal, let’s look at ourselves

January 15, 2024 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. PERIODS OF SNOW are in the forecast for tomorrow and a couple of days after that so I guess the plows will be out again. After the big dump [Continue]

EDITORIAL – We live in a cesspool of infection, and we are the prey

January 8, 2024 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE RAMPARTS of the temple have been breached. The invaders arrived in November and retreated in time for Christmas after a siege of a few [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Ruling against drugs-in-parks ban collides with public opinion

January 4, 2024 // 4 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. A B.C. SUPREME COURT decision against prohibiting the consumption of illicit drugs in parks, beaches and sports fields, and near business [Continue]