Editorials

EDITORIAL – Five years later, dire results of legal weed haven’t happened

October 12, 2023 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. IT’S BEEN FIVE YEARS — actually, five years less a week — since recreational cannabis was legalized in Canada. Have you noticed any [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Sometimes, one side is right and the other is wrong

October 11, 2023 // 4 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. ONE OF THE BEST comments on public reaction to the terrible attack on Israel by Hamas came from Canada’s UN ambassador Bob Rae in the [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Latest chapter in City Hall’s saga of Feuds, Leaks and Audiotape

October 10, 2023 // 6 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THERE’S A NEW CHAPTER in the City Hall saga of Feuds, Leaks and Audiotape. Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson has now turned over material to City [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Roadside memorials shouldn’t have too many rules

October 5, 2023 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. ROADSIDE MEMORIALS have long been a subject of controversy. They come in various forms and designs but have in common a desire by family and [Continue]

EDITORIAL – ‘Community conversations’ a chance for council to redeem itself

October 4, 2023 // 6 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. KAMLOOPS RESIDENTS will have an opportunity to talk to City council through the coming winter and into next spring as a series of public [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Fining candidate for omission on election sign is over-reach

October 3, 2023 // 1 Comment

An editorial by Mel Rotrhenburger ELECTIONS RULES are in place for good reason — they make sure candidates are playing fair. Civic politicians are among those who have to [Continue]