Rothenburger

EDITORIAL – A true slate election looks more and more unlikely for Kamloops

July 14, 2026 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE CLOSER WE GET to this autumn’s municipal election, the less likely it gets that we’ll have a battle of slates. When Pivot [Continue]

REID ALL ABOUT IT – Council didn’t like his mike complaint so they cut him off

July 14, 2026 // 4 Comments

Today’s (July 14, 2026) glimpse into the mayoral life of Reid Hamer-Jackson. WHAT DOES a City council do when the mayor complains about having his microphone cut off [Continue]

EDITORIAL – New pipeline plan is a sure sign that we live in a world gone insane

July 4, 2026 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. HAS THE WORLD gone stark raving mad? The announcement of plans to build the proposed Alberta-through-B.C. oil pipeline is being greeted as [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – Beware those who tell you to run for political office

July 3, 2026 // 1 Comment

‘A LOT OF PEOPLE have asked me to run.’ No doubt you’ve heard that one several times in recent weeks from former politicians, incumbents and newcomers. What is their [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Life in Kamloops was much different when Canada was born

July 1, 2026 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WE’RE 159 YEARS OLD, as a nation, today. On July 1, 1867, the British North America Act was enacted. Of course, we were basically an east [Continue]

EDITORIAL – O’Reilly must clear up the mystery surrounding mayor’s texts

June 27, 2026 // 7 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE MAN WHO wants to be the next mayor owes the people of Kamloops an explanation. Coun. Mike O’Reilly needs to explain how, as deputy [Continue]