Rothenburger

EDITORIAL – We need another KamTalk, not just another ‘town hall’

June 8, 2023 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WHETHER MAYOR RHJ decides to hold a town hall meeting of his own, or a council committee puts one together, something very important needs [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Support for legalizing alcohol in parks is growing

June 7, 2023 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. ALCOHOL IN PARKS? The concept continues to gain momentum and it’s inevitable there will be a new push for it in the Tournament Capital. [Continue]

EDITORIAL – The sad fact is that the Yellowhead Highway might be unfixable

June 6, 2023 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. ‘YOU CAN’T FIX STUPID’ is a saying that’s become popular in the last few years. Whether it originated with Jeff MacNelly, the [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – Frootloops councillors stand united at special meeting

June 3, 2023 // 2 Comments

A SPECIAL MEETING of the Frootloops town council has been called to discuss councillors’ concerns about the leadership style of Mayor Jackhammer. They sit at the horseshoe [Continue]

EDITORIAL – New rebate for e-bike purchases is both generous and illogical

June 1, 2023 // 6 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. E-BIKE RIDERS get a nice break from the provincial government as of today. Depending on their income, they can receive a rebate on the [Continue]

EDITORIAL – City council’s dysfunction just keeps getting nastier and meaner

May 31, 2023 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. BY THE TIME Kamloops City council struggled through its latest and longest sad attempt to do the public’s business Tuesday, the world had [Continue]