Economy

LETTER – City council needs a clear vision on economic development

June 17, 2026 // 2 Comments

Kamloops appears to be caught in a cycle where every major economic development discussion begins and ends with another industrial rezoning. Each proposal is promoted as the [Continue]

SUZUKI – Our current economic path points to disaster if cities don’t step up

August 19, 2025 // 2 Comments

AN ECONOMIC APPROACH that rewards waste, greed and endless growth isn’t compatible with today’s reality. But as some cling to this destructive, outdated, fossil-fuelled [Continue]

STAMER – How long will it take to get 45 million cubic metres of ‘viable’ fibre?

May 27, 2025 // 0 Comments

By WARD STAMER MLA, Kamloops-North Thompson THIS MORNING, I came across a news article with concerns and comments from Powell River Mayor Ron Woznow, about the forest [Continue]

ARMCHAIR ARCHIVES – Sunday shopping definitely a yes or no question

April 18, 2025 // 0 Comments

Sunday shopping hasn’t been an issue for a long time, but 40 years ago it was a hot topic. That, plus a bit about what we call our sports teams, and an anecdote about hopes [Continue]

NATIONAL PULSE – Canadians are ready to play hardball for the long haul

April 4, 2025 // 0 Comments

Even in the case of a recession, few say Canada should concede to American demands By ANGUS REID INSTITUTE April 4, 2025 – It was the prop chart seen around the world. U.S. [Continue]

NATIONAL PULSE – Canadians support national standards on trade barriers

March 21, 2025 // 0 Comments

Interprovincial barriers seen more as a drag on competition than a benefit to local industry protection By ANGUS REID INSTITUTE March 21, 2025 – One of the talking points [Continue]