Editorials

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]

EDITORIAL – Cost of body-worn cameras for frontline police will be worth it

March 7, 2023 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. BODYWORN CAMERAS are expected to become common among frontline RCMP officers later this year or early next, and they will prove a valuable [Continue]

EDITORIAL – What if politicians got their ducks in a row and parked the jargon?

March 6, 2023 // 1 Comment

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. DID YOU KNOW that Kamloops is going to get a new piece in the housing continuum? Yes, indeed, I watched the most recent meeting of Kamloops [Continue]