Category Archives: Column
PETERS: Draw a direct line between this week's near-catastrophic fire and provincial government inaction
THE ANGRY RESPONSE TO A GRASS FIRE sparked by a campfire this week was completely understandable.This was no joke. Within minutes of the fire erupting in the grasses below Strathcona Terrace, it was e...
Apr 21, 2023
COLLINS: Too many deaths caused by gun lovers
I AM GETTING SO SICK AND TIRED of politicians telling us they grieve with the families of those killed in the latest round of senseless violence. Most of these incidents are in the United States, wher...
Apr 21, 2023
SOUND OFF: Opportunity for community dialogue on mental health and addictions
B.C. IS FACING A CRISIS IN MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS, and we need to be talking about it more. This is why my colleague, BC United MLA Elenore Sturko, and I will be hosting a community conversation...
Apr 20, 2023
ROTHENBURGER: Mr. Poilievre, put a sock in it and stop picking on the CBC
NOT EVERONE IS A FAN of the CBC.Some don't like long-hair or Celtic music. Some think it's too politically correct, airs too many boring documentaries and that it talks endlessly about sourdough bread...
Apr 20, 2023
SOUND OFF: Keeping communities safer
THE SAFETY OF BRITISH COLUMBIANS is a top priority for our government, and that includes making sure that people feel safe in their own communities. Right now, our province is taking action to tackle ...
Apr 19, 2023
ROTHENBURGER: Let the strike begin – who will be the first to blink?
FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVANTS are officially on strike and life in Canada will be different for a while.The Public Service Alliance of Canada was true to its word after no agreement was reached by 9 o'clock...
Apr 19, 2023
HUNTER: Codifying expectations — new bylaw aims to set standards for council conduct
THE NEW COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT Bylaw No. 53 being presented to Council Tuesday (April 18) is intended to add a resolution process for handling complaints and add some specificity around some actions ...
Apr 18, 2023
ROTHENBURGER: A sad day when our prime minister chooses who can talk to him
IF JUSTIN TRUDEAU comes to Kamloops for a town hall meeting, would we even know about it?Probably not or, at least, chances are we wouldn't be invited. When once his town hall meetings were open to th...
Apr 18, 2023
ROTHENBURGER: Fires, suitcases and tents, and calls of ‘Enough is enough’
SO LET'S UPDATE where we're at.Seven years ago, a public health emergency was declared as drug-related deaths were on the rise. Today, there are more such deaths than ever.Homelessness and addictions-...
Apr 17, 2023
ROTHENBURGER: Drugs-in-parks bylaw is all about appearing to do something
JUST BECAUSE something is right, should there be a bylaw for it?As Kamloops City staff begin working on a major amendment to the City's parks bylaw, it's a question worth asking.The amendment, propose...
Apr 16, 2023
