Editorials

EDITORIAL – As would-be leaders skip debate, Conservative party falls apart

August 2, 2022 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WHEN CANDIDATES skip a debate, it’s usually because they know they’re winning and are either too arrogant or too worried about messing [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Government shouldn’t play practical jokes on us with new apps

July 28, 2022 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WHEN GOVERNMENTS and bureaucracies impose new ways of doing things, they should subsidize our tuition fees for the intensive course of study [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Inexperienced cyclists are a hazard on city’s streets

July 27, 2022 // 7 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. KAMLOOPS HAS HAD too many tragedies involving cyclists and vehicles, and calls for drivers to be more careful around bikes and riders are [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Pope’s apology was an imperfect but momentous gesture

July 26, 2022 // 1 Comment

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. CRITICISM OF THE POPE’S APOLOGY began as soon as it was delivered yesterday. It “fell short,” as many said. I’m trying to understand [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Is vigilantism the answer to stopping theft on our streets?

July 25, 2022 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. VIGILANTISM IS COMING to the streets of B.C. cities. First Penticton, now Kelowna. Will Kamloops be next? The Penticton group is called [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Who won and who lost in court’s rejection of private health care?

July 21, 2022 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. PUBLIC HEALTH CARE scored a victory in court with the rejection of an attempt by Dr. Brian Day to have legislation that prohibits double [Continue]