Category Archives: Column
ROTHENBURGER: As images of war assail us, we must not become desensitized
THE PERSONAL STORIES of those coming from Ukraine, or who have loved ones in harm's way, continue to bring the images of war to the Tournament Capital. Yet there's a danger those stories will, over ti...
Apr 28, 2022
SOUND OFF: Making child care affordable and accessible for all
FOR TOO MANY YEARS, child care was treated like a luxury for the few families who could afford it or even find spaces, instead of a service that should be accessible for all families who want it. As N...
Apr 27, 2022
ROTHENBURGER: Despite silliness and F-bombs, Question Period serves a purpose
QUESTION PERIOD in the B.C. Legislature is a favourite target of indignation among the masses. We like to shake our heads sadly at the frequent silliness of the debate that takes place there, and our ...
Apr 27, 2022
ROTHENBURGER: Trudeau has to start walking the walk on his energy message
ONE OF THE TRULY amazing things about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is his blind spot when it comes to racking up air miles.Records show he flew more than 127,000 km. on government aircraft in the las...
Apr 26, 2022
ROTHENBURGER – Business survey puts criminality issue into clear focus
A SURVEY INTO THE IMPACT of crime on Kamloops businesses provides some important insights into the problem. Sponsored by the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown and North Shore Business Impr...
Apr 25, 2022
COLLINS: Who can you trust?
APPARENTLY, YOU CAN'T TRUST anyone in our society these days. The other day, I took a quick survey of headlines, including CFJCToday.com, Kamloops This Week, CBC, Canadian Press, Vancouver Sun, Global...
Apr 24, 2022
ROTHENBURGER: Instead of giving each other the finger, how about giving our time?
THERE'S GENERAL AGREEMENT that people are angry. It's relative, of course, but they're undeniably angrier right now than they've been for a long time. It was surprising, though, to hear the issue brou...
Apr 23, 2022
COLLINS: Family medicine is almost a thing of the past
ALMOST ONE MILLION PEOPLE in our province are without a family doctor. That's one in five people who don't have primary care. No one they can reach out to, to look after them. In the Kamloops area, th...
Apr 22, 2022
ROTHENBURGER: Green tax on pickups would encourage switch from fossil fuels
A GREEN TAX on pickup trucks might seem like a great idea, or the dumbest thing ever dreamed up by government, depending on your point of view.One thing is certain, though - such a tax would have a bi...
Apr 21, 2022
ROTHENBURGER: Kinetic singer Cameron Whitcomb is our new Kamloops Idol
KAMLOOPS HAS A NEW CELEBRITY and his name is Cameron Whitcomb.The 18-year-old Harley-riding Trans Mountain pipeline worker made it all the way to the top 20 on ABC's American Idol before bowing out th...
Apr 20, 2022
