Civic election 2026

EDITORIAL – We have just one thing to do today, and it’s an important one

October 17, 2026 // 1 Comment

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. ONE THING. We have just one thing to do today — vote. It’s a simple thing to do, really. A lot of folks have already voted at advance [Continue]

CIVIC ELECTION – Turnout at advance polls suggests busy election day

October 16, 2026 // 0 Comments

If the turnout on three advance voting days is any indication, Kamloopsians could be heading for the polls in big numbers for tomorrow’s (Oct. 17, 2026) civic election. [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Win or lose, candidates can take pride in having stepped up

October 16, 2026 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THIS IS NERVOUS TIME for civic election candidates. The last day of the campaign. They’ll be making their final phone calls, [Continue]

FEATURED COMMENT – We need fresh faces on Kamloops City council

October 15, 2026 // 5 Comments

Re: Dear media: There’s another side to City council chaos Trying to be as objective as possible as someone who finds serious faults with the councillors, this vote is [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – Dear media: There’s another side to City council chaos

October 14, 2026 // 19 Comments

IF INCUMBENT MAYOR Reid Hamer-Jackson loses on Saturday (Oct. 17, 2026), some local news outlets may as well close their doors. Poor old RHJ has been their bread and butter, [Continue]

CIVIC ELECTION – Last opportunity to vote in advance is today

October 14, 2026 // 0 Comments

Last chance to vote in advance for the civic election is today, Oct. 14, 2026. Advance polling is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at two locations — Heritage House (Riverside [Continue]