Rothenburger

EDITORIAL – The metrics of dampening the public’s voice at council meetings

November 25, 2024 // 5 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WHEN PUBLIC INQUIRIES — that is, whether or not there should be such a thing at regular City council meetings — came up for discussion [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER: Dear Coun. Sarai, just a few questions from a private blogger

November 23, 2024 // 6 Comments

“I am not interested in engaging with you on any topic.” [Continue]

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]