Rothenburger

ROTHENBURGER: When it comes to bears, we’re a bag of contradictions

September 2, 2023 // 1 Comment

STEWARDSHIP IS SUCH a positive sounding word. When used in connection with wildlife, it gives the impression of caring and protection. That’s what it means to some people [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Councillors would disagree with the mayor if he said the sky is blue

August 31, 2023 // 9 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE MORE THINGS CHANGE the more they stay the same around the council table. On the same day Kamloops City council approved a schedule for [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Anti-Pride protesters should be ashamed of themselves

August 30, 2023 // 7 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WE SEEM TO HAVE LOST the art of respectful protest. The incident at the North Kamloops Library last weekend is a good example. You may have [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Poilievre’s makeover and the Hobson’s choice facing Canadians

August 29, 2023 // 6 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. IT’S LOOKING MORE and more as though the Conservatives will form the next federal government. The election is more than two years [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER: Community expertise needs to be brought into wildfire fight

August 26, 2023 // 4 Comments

HEROES OR FOOLS? Those who refuse to evacuate and who instead stay behind to defend their homes against wildfires are one or the other depending on your point of view. It [Continue]

ARMCHAIR ARCHIVES – Frontline firefighters are the heroes of this terrible summer

August 25, 2023 // 0 Comments

The following column was originally published on Aug. 21, 2021. FIGHTING WILDFIRES is one of the toughest jobs on earth. You won’t find it on those lists of “worst [Continue]