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PETERS: In Kamloops and in Canada, Trudeau's celebrity sheen has worn off
When times got tough for the Liberals, Justin Trudeau could always count on Justin Trudeau.He could flash that thousand-watt smile, lose the shirt and go for a jog on the beach, photobomb a wedding an...
Sep 13, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
CHARBONNEAU: The odds of making it through the Northwest Passage
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN, I would bet that we'd make it through the fabled Northwest Passage. Adventure Canada has had good success with our ship, the Ocean Endeavour. Eight of the last ten attempts ha...
Sep 12, 2019 Image Credit: Flyingrussian / Dreamstime.com
ROTHENBURGER: When is a candidate's apology for online remarks enough?
KAMLOOPS - SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIMED another politician Wednesday.Dock Currie, who was the NDP candidate for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo for all of a few days, was fired by the party for online comments made...
Sep 12, 2019 Image Credit: Facebook
ROTHENBURGER: School district must protect those it’s displacing for Parkcrest
KAMLOOPS - IF THERE WAS ANY DOUBT about the level of disruption caused by the fire that destroyed Parkcrest elementary school, all doubt has been removed with the unveiling of the plan for moving the ...
Sep 11, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
ROTHENBURGER: Prop rep could be back for debate very soon
WITH THE WRIT FOR THE FEDERAL ELECTION bound to be dropped any day now - the deadline is Sunday - campaigning will become official.Latest poll numbers confirm it's a horse race. CBC's Poll Tracker has...
Sep 10, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
GINTA: Once again, we have learned the meaning of community
A LOT HAS BEEN WRITTEN ALREADY about the recent disaster that destroyed Parkcrest Elementary. It shook the entire city and it left many in tears. It will take a while to rebuild - hopefully not too lo...
Sep 09, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
ROTHENBURGER: Kamloops Film Society deserves a tax break from City
KAMLOOPS - RULES ARE A NECESSARY ANNOYANCE to keep civilization from collapsing into chaos and many times I speak in favour of them. But those who make the rules can't foresee every possible situation...
Sep 09, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
ROTHENBURGER: Instant community response to Parkcrest fire is inspiring
LATE FRIDAY, THE GAWKERS were still showing up at Parkcrest Avenue wanting to get a look at the gutted remains of the elementary school destroyed by fire the night before.Some tried lying their way pa...
Sep 07, 2019 (Image Credit: Mel Rothenburger)
PETERS: Brocklehurst has lost its hub. It's up to all of us to build the Parkcrest community back up
THE PROPOSAL TO CLOSE a community school is always very sensitive because a school acts as more than just a place of learning for children.It's a de facto community centre for an entire neighbourhood....
Sep 06, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
CHARBONNEAU: The migration of Canada’s Inuit to Greenland
I'M ABOARD THE OCEAN ENDEAVOUR, east of Baffin Island in the Arctic Circle, approaching Lancaster Sound. We left Kangerlussuag, Greenland ten days ago and we're headed for the Northwest Passage. Saili...
Sep 05, 2019 Image Credit: Hel080808 / Dreamstime.com
