Rothenburger

EDITORIAL – When is a candidate’s apology for online remarks enough?

September 12, 2019 // 4 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIMED another politician Wednesday. Dock Currie, who was the NDP candidate for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo for all of a few [Continue]

EDITORIAL – School district must protect those it’s displacing for Parkcrest

September 11, 2019 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. IF THERE WAS ANY DOUBT about the level of disruption caused by the fire that destroyed Parkcrest elementary school, all doubt has been [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Prop rep could rear its head federally again very soon

September 10, 2019 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WITH THE WRIT FOR THE FEDERAL ELECTION bound to be dropped any day now — the deadline is Sunday — campaigning will become official. [Continue]

MEDIA – Armchair Mayor finalist for Best Commentator in Webster awards

September 9, 2019 // 7 Comments

I’m pleased to say the Armchair Mayor has been named a finalist in this year’s Commentator of the Year award by the Jack Webster Foundation. Finalists in all categories [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER: Kamloops Film Society deserves a tax break from City

September 9, 2019 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. RULES ARE A NECESSARY ANNOYANCE to keep civilization from collapsing into chaos and many times I speak in favour of them. But those who make [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – Instant community response to Parkcrest fire is inspiring

September 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

Some came out of curiosity but most simply want to help any way they can LATE FRIDAY, THE GAWKERS were still showing up at Parkcrest Avenue wanting to get a look at the [Continue]