Rothenburger

ROTHENBURGER – Schmoozing isn’t the only thing that goes on at UBCM confab

September 20, 2023 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THERE’S AN ASSUMPTION that wildfires, homelessness and the housing crunch are going to be the heavy topics in the back rooms and on the [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Pronouns and the eternal debate over parents’ vs. kids’ rights

September 19, 2023 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. PARENTAL RIGHTS are always controversial and they’re really up for debate right now. It revolves around whether students should be able to [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Is it already time to worry about Christmas Correctness?

September 18, 2023 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. IT’S STILL ONLY SEPTEMBER but not too early, apparently, to start fussing about Christmas Correctness. On the weekend, an announcement [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – The important legacies of late TNRD chair Ken Gillis

September 16, 2023 // 4 Comments

I WAS IN MY TRUCK listening to the radio news on Thursday when I heard the shocking announcement that former Thompson-Nicola Regional District board chair Ken Gillis had [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Eby’s emergencies task force is an imperfect but logical approach

September 14, 2023 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. ANOTHER TASK FORCE, another report that will gather dust. That’s the cynical reaction to Premier David Eby’s plan to get “experts” [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Another motion from the mayor stumbles, but wait for what’s next

September 13, 2023 // 6 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. YOU’D THINK helping the homeless get back home would be a no-brainer but, true to form, Kamloops City council messed it up at their [Continue]