Category Archives: Column
ROTHENBURGER: Frootloops council stars in its own sappy Christmas movie
FROOTLOOPS COUNCIL gathers around the horseshoe for a secret meeting on Christmas Eve to discuss matters of importance. Mayor Jackhammer is in the chair. MAYOR JACKHAMMER: Okay, here we are. Should I ...
Dec 24, 2022
COLLINS: Who’s been the best Mayor?
I'VE BEEN IN KAMLOOPS since 1970, and during that time, there have been a number of Mayors who have led our community. In light of the current controversy at City Hall, I thought it would be interesti...
Dec 23, 2022
SOUND OFF: A Christmas wish for more action on urgent issues
THE END OF THE YEAR IS always a time for reflection, and while we saw some positive policy reversals by new NDP Premier David Eby in 2022, we also saw a number of areas where he and his government fai...
Dec 22, 2022
SOUND OFF: Keeping car insurance affordable
I KNOW THAT MANY PEOPLE are worried about the rising costs of everyday expenses. Especially as we enter the holiday season, people should be focused on spending time with loved ones, and not worrying ...
Dec 22, 2022
ROTHENBURGER: Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays? Turns out it’s political
ONE MORE THING about Christmas. So far, I've complained about Black Friday sales, checkout-counter donations, and slow delivery of online orders. Now for something positive.I'm talking about the old M...
Dec 22, 2022
ROTHENBURGER: Ordering online for Christmas, and waiting, and waiting…
'TIS THE SEASON for shopping and mine is all done. Let me clarify - my shopping is finished but the job isn't.I did most of my shopping online. Easy peasy. I justified it to myself partly because it's...
Dec 21, 2022
HUNTER: Traditional Diversity
FIVE DAYS OUT from Christmas, I thought I'd use this week's column to explore a few holiday traditions from around the world. This idea was inspired by a recent conversation I had with a friend of min...
Dec 20, 2022
ROTHENBURGER: The guilt factor of those $2 donations at the checkout counter
AT THE CHECKOUT COUNTER the other day, I was asked if I wanted to give a couple of dollars for a charity.I said no, but felt obliged to add that I've already given to that particular charity this seas...
Dec 20, 2022
ROTHENBURGER: Will city councils follow MLAs’ example on freezing their pay?
PAY RAISES FOR POLITICIANS are always controversial. They have trouble denying themselves when it comes to money.That's why it's nice to see that B.C.'s MLAs have rejected a pay increase for themselve...
Dec 19, 2022
COLLINS: Premier’s smokescreen leading to spring election
DESPITE HIS VEHEMENT denials, Premier David Eby will send British Columbians to the polls next spring. The signs are all there. A little bit of money and a few promises here and there, designed to mak...
Dec 18, 2022
