Editorials

EDITORIAL – Allowing Russian flag at TRU’s International Days an insult

March 16, 2023 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THERE’S AN ARGUMENT to be made for flying the Russian flag at public events in this country but it’s not a good one. Thompson Rivers [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Seizure of four Flair planes raises questions about future service

March 15, 2023 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. YOU MIGHT REMEMBER that, barely a month ago, there was quite a bit of bragging going on about Kamloops getting new airline service to [Continue]

EDITORIAL – At last, it might get tougher for the bad guys to stay out of jail

March 14, 2023 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. AT LONG LAST, something might be done about the bail system that has created havoc in cities and towns across the country. Meeting with [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Maybe Thompson-Nicola should exit time change all on its own

March 13, 2023 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. SO, COMING TO YOU an hour sooner than last week. Yep, we’re into Daylight Saving Time again. Was the change really all that tough? Each [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Taking oath of citizenship deserves ceremony, not an online form

March 9, 2023 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. BECOMING A CANADIAN citizen should be a time not just to make it official but to join with other new Canadians in celebration. In a room, [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Food chains have a lot of explaining to do on grocery prices

March 8, 2023 // 1 Comment

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE PRICE OF GROCERIES will be the focus of a new phase of a parliamentary probe today, and Canadians will be anxiously awaiting the [Continue]