Category Archives: Column
ROTHENBURGER: Simple answers to Noble Creek issue quickly become complicated
THE BEST SOLUTION to a problem is sometimes the simplest.There are, however, two problems with simple solutions. One is that we don't always recognize them. The other is that they're often not nearly ...
Sep 06, 2023
ROTHENBURGER: First day of school marks unofficial end to a dreadful summer
SUMMER IS OVER today, unofficially at least. Technically it doesn't end for another two and a half weeks but once school goes back in, the days of "nibblin' on sponge cake" and "watchin' the sun bake,...
Sep 05, 2023
COLLINS: Do we really need a Labour Day?
A few weeks ago, I wrote a column suggesting most of our Statutory Holidays were meaningless and a waste of time, serving no purpose other than a free day off. I suggested they could all be done away ...
Sep 03, 2023
ROTHENBURGER: When it comes to bears, we humans are a bag of contradictions
STEWARDSHIP IS SUCH a positive sounding word. When used in connection with wildlife, it gives the impression of caring and protection.That's what it means to some people but others define it different...
Sep 02, 2023
PETERS: Grade for NDP government on crisis on B.C.'s streets? 'Incomplete'
ONE OF THE MOST UNFORTUNATE FEATURES of B.C.'s ongoing crisis of mental health, substance use and street disorder is how often we are provided glimmers of hope followed by mind-numbing silence from th...
Sep 01, 2023
COLLINS: Pride committee deserves praise for a great week
THE KAMLOOPS PRIDE COMMITTEE deserves a major shout-out for a great week of activities that ended last Sunday. The events reached out to a wide variety of groups in an effort to promote understanding ...
Sep 01, 2023
SOUND OFF: Labour Day 2023 - Canada’s unions lift everyone up
As communities across the country will mark Labour Day by celebrating workers and their contributions, Canada's unions are highlighting the important role unions play in making life better for everyon...
Aug 31, 2023
SOUND OFF: NDP's 'catch-and-release' justice system continues unabated
WHATEVER DAVID EBY AND THE NDP think they're doing to improve public safety in this province, it isn't working. Several months after pledging to reduce the amount of crime, street disorder, business b...
Aug 31, 2023
ROTHENBURGER: Councillors would disagree with the mayor if he said the sky is blue
THE MORE THINGS CHANGE the more they stay the same around the council table.On the same day Kamloops City council approved a schedule for what it calls town hall meetings, it completely ignored an opp...
Aug 31, 2023
SOUND OFF: Supporting adult learners
MANY INDIVIDUALS OVERLOOK the importance of literacy in our daily lives, regardless of age. For those who struggle with literacy, for any reason, it can create huge barriers in accessing services, edu...
Aug 30, 2023
