Editorials

EDITORIAL – Byelection results say very little about state of B.C. politics

June 28, 2023 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. LET’S TAKE A BREAK from the usual petty, sourpuss politics at City Hall — which carried on unabated yesterday — and take a look at the [Continue]

EDITORIAL – ‘What are we trying to achieve by answering questions?’

June 27, 2023 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. ONE OF THE MYSTERIES surrounding the joint statement by eight City councillors last March aimed at Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson is their refusal [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Forum on drugs and social disorder provided plenty to think about

June 22, 2023 // 4 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. KAMLOOPS RESIDENTS — those who turned out for a community forum last night — were given a lot to think about when it comes to drug [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Experiment in decriminalization isn’t worth continuing

June 21, 2023 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. SEVEN MORE PEOPLE DIED from drug overdoses in Kamloops last month, bringing the total for the year to 38. You’ve probably heard the [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Noble Creek Irrigation System’s demise was avoidable

June 20, 2023 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. NOBLE CREEK Irrigation System residents learned a little more Monday night about what’s in store for them and I think I’m safe in saying [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Caputo’s email fracas with Lametti is much ado about nothing

June 15, 2023 // 1 Comment

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THICK SKINS are a prerequisite for politicians but sometimes they’re in surprisingly short supply. Monday and Tuesday, [Continue]