Crime

EDITORIAL – So many questions about the horrible shooting in Tumbler Ridge

February 11, 2026 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE HORRIBLE MASS SHOOTING at Tumbler Ridge on Tuesday (Feb. 11, 2026) has plunged the entire country into shock and mourning. Naturally, [Continue]

NATIONAL PULSE – Overwhelming support for toughening bail, sentencing

January 16, 2026 // 0 Comments

Most point to lenient justice system, addiction, and mental health issues as main causes of crime By ANGUS REID INSTITUTE January 16, 2025 – Canadians increasingly believe [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Time to call in the National Guard to the streets of Kamloops?

August 29, 2025 // 4 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. MAYBE IT’S TIME to call in the National Guard to Kamloops. OK, Canada doesn’t have a national guard but something dramatic is needed to [Continue]

EDITORIAL – We must find the reason for ‘senseless’ attack at Filipino festival

April 27, 2025 // 6 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. AS CANADIANS head into an all-important federal election, they will be haunted by the scene of a black SUV speeding into a crowd of people [Continue]

EDITORIAL – The final verdict on Robert William Pickton: ‘Good riddance’

May 31, 2024 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WHEN SOMEONE DIES, we talk about what a good person they were. Worked hard, baked the best cookies, had a smile that lit up a room, would [Continue]

IN THE HOUSE – ‘Violent offenders get cable, a canteen, and a beautiful gym’

April 19, 2024 // 5 Comments

MP Frank Caputo continues his focus on murderers Paul Bernardo and Luka Magnotta during Question Period on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Frank Caputo [Continue]