Rothenburger

ROTHENBURGER – Minority and coalition governments aren’t new in B.C., and they don’t work

May 13, 2017 // 1 Comment

IT FEELS as though B.C. is entering brand new political territory, but this won’t be the first time the province has been governed by a minority government. And if we end [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Could be a very interesting by-election for the mayor’s job, but…

May 12, 2017 // 10 Comments

An Armchair Mayor editorial by Mel Rothenburger. COULD BE be a very interesting by-election for mayor. Coun. Ken Christian no sooner re-confirmed this week he wants the job [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Greens have a long way to go before they’re a political force

May 11, 2017 // 4 Comments

An Armchair Mayor editorial by Mel Rothenburger. MUCH IS being made of the Green Party’s performance in the provincial election this week. It’s being called a [Continue]

EDITORIAL – British Columbians just couldn’t decide what they wanted

May 10, 2017 // 3 Comments

An Armchair Mayor editorial by Mel Rothenburger. TIME for a change? To listen to all three party leaders, you’d think that’s what British Columbians voted for. The [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Get out there and vote today; it’s a real mood enhancer

May 9, 2017 // 0 Comments

An ArmchairMayor editorial by Mel Rothenburger. IF YOU’VE already voted by the time you read this, good for you. If you haven’t, and aren’t sure whether you’ll [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Let’s not be too hasty in nudging the Royals out the door

May 9, 2017 // 5 Comments

An Armchair Mayor editorial by Mel Rothenburger. PRINCE PHILIP is stepping down from public duties. Retiring, basically. One can’t fault him for that – he’s 96. Exactly [Continue]