Editorials

EDITORIAL – Business survey puts criminality issue into clear focus

April 25, 2022 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. A SURVEY INTO THE IMPACT of crime on Kamloops businesses provides some important insights into the problem. Sponsored by the Kamloops [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Green tax on pickups would help switch from fossil fuels

April 21, 2022 // 6 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. A GREEN TAX on pickup trucks might seem like a great idea, or the dumbest thing ever dreamed up by government, depending on your point of [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Kinetic singer Cameron Whitcomb is our new Kamloops Idol

April 20, 2022 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. KAMLOOPS HAS A NEW CELEBRITY and his name is Cameron Whitcomb. The 18-year-old Harley-riding Trans Mountain pipeline worker made it all the [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Issue of accessibility to civic politics deserves a broader look

April 19, 2022 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. IT’S HARD TO ARGUE against creating more opportunities for people to serve on City council and, indeed, not a single comment, let alone [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Vaccine-mandate mish mash needs to be sorted out

April 18, 2022 // 1 Comment

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. AMONG THE FORGOTTEN CASUALTIES of the COVID-19 pandemic are all those who were laid off or fired for refusing to take the jab. Vaccination [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Moira House must prove itself to neighbourhood, community

April 14, 2022 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE MOIRA HOUSE facility for the homeless officially opens Friday, and there’s a lot riding on it. Plans for the project didn’t get off [Continue]