Category Archives: Column
Will voters overlook BC Liberals' ethical sins, vote for the economy again?
KAMLOOPS - It’s interesting to see the crux of the upcoming provincial election campaign emerge even before the writ has been dropped. The debate will certainly be focused on the BC Liberals, wh...
Mar 17, 2017
Books are vehicles of insight
KAMLOOPS - If it seems odd that I would defend print media by using this digital media that you read on a screen, let me explain. We might be reading less print media but we are not reading fewer word...
Mar 16, 2017
Sorry, but I just don't think we're as polite as we used to be
KAMLOOPS - This is, if you hadn't noticed yet, Canada's 150th birthday. As the year moves along, we'll all pay a lot more attention to it, and it should be a lot of fun. It's not just a time for cutti...
Mar 15, 2017
"Where's the beef?" or "Where's the substance?"
KAMLOOPS - In less than two months, British Columbians will go to the polls to elect a new government. Whether it will be the incumbent Liberals or one of the other two parties remains to be seen. But...
Mar 14, 2017
'Wild west' approach to donations may sink BC Liberals
KAMLOOPS - Last Thursday, Deputy Premier Rich Coleman, speaking on Liberal Party campaign finances boasted, "As far as I'm concerned, we haven't changed anything, we're not about to change anything." ...
Mar 14, 2017
A tribute to life and gratefulness, and to making the most of each day
It was almost tangible, the first breath of spring. Almost. Yet Friday morning arrived dressed in a white coat draped over the thick one from the day before. Still winter then. Grumbling ensued. We've...
Mar 13, 2017
Is Uber the way?
I must say that the idea of ride sharing is intriguing, but I honestly don't think Uber is for me. I understand the concept, but I'm not sure I'm keen on hopping into someone else's car when I don't k...
Mar 12, 2017
A ‘tail’ too many – why terms limits are worth considering
Term limits have never floated my boat. I've always been of the view that voters are capable of deciding when a politician has overstayed his or her welcome. I might be rethinking that. This week, Gre...
Mar 11, 2017
Backups are essential for critical infrastructure
KAMLOOPS - There’s a good reason a power problem at the Kamloops water treatment plant this week caused such panic. The issue knocked the treatment component of the centre’s operations off...
Mar 10, 2017
Slaves didn't see America as a land of dreams and opportunity
KAMLOOPS - Comments made by U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson this week deserve a response. Dr. Carson was talking about the work ethic of immigrants who came to the New Worl...
Mar 09, 2017
