Rothenburger

EDITORIAL – The cynics will grumble, then accept Justin’s Christmas gift

November 22, 2024 // 4 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THERE’S AN OLD SAYING about looking a gift horse in the mouth. Taken literally, it means if somebody gives you a horse you shouldn’t [Continue]

ARMCHAIR ARCHIVES – Postal strikes are an inconvenience but that’s all

November 21, 2024 // 1 Comment

NOTE: This editorial was originally published on Nov. 27, 2018. Contract issues were different that year but postal strikes all have similarities such as legislation being [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Eby’s new cabinet features some major changes, including Dix

November 18, 2024 // 1 Comment

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. TWENTY-SEVEN NEW cabinet ministers were sworn in today (Nov. 18, 2024) as Premier David Eby unveiled the faces of those who will run the [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Despite some warts, John Horgan is a tough act to follow

November 13, 2024 // 1 Comment

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WHEN THE NEWS came of John Horgan’s death yesterday (Nov. 12, 2024), there quickly followed examinations by the pundits, as well as his [Continue]

EDITORIALS – Kamloops once again says, ‘We will remember them’

November 11, 2024 // 1 Comment

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE RAINS WAITED, then came at the moment today’s Remembrance Day ceremony in Riverside Park came to an end. It was a perfect conclusion [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Concerns about ‘access hub’ location should be no surprise

November 8, 2024 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE PROPOSAL to turn the old Butler Auto & RV property into a 24/7 “access hub” for the homeless raises the old question — is [Continue]