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Richard Cannings: When dealing with Trump, Canada must stay strong
Since U.S. President Donald Trump came into office just over a month ago, Canada—and the world—have been thrown into a tumultuous time of trade...
Rob Shaw: Eby pushes 'sweeping' economic powers to fight tariffs
Premier David Eby has for months been using wartime imagery to describe the threat of American tariffs, calling it “declaration of economic war” and...
Rob Shaw: Eby makes surprising pivot on B.C. real estate investors
Investors who buy and sell real estate for profit in British Columbia are actually useful to the economy and the housing sector. Now there’s something you...
Impact of having a full university in Kamloops has been far-reaching
A significant milestone for Thompson Rivers University is coming. In just a few weeks, on March 31, we will celebrate TRU becoming a full university. Twenty...
Rob Shaw: John Rustad's B.C. Conservatives at a crossroads as culture wars erupt
Watching the BC Conservatives in action the past few months, it’s clear there are two competing movements inside that party: Those that want to do the...
Making Nutrition Month in Canada count: Your guide to healthy diet habits
March is upon us and in Canada, that means it’s Nutrition Month. Focusing on the importance of maintaining healthy diet habits, Nutrition Month not only...
Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office debacle show's Canada it must look beyond reliance on U.S.
If It wasn’t clear before, it certainly is now. The events that unfolded in the Oval Office on Feb. 28 were nothing short of horrific, arguably marking...
Kirk LaPointe: Rustad's biggest test will be proving he's premier material
BC Conservative Leader John Rustad was supposed to bathe Saturday in the success that comes from reviving a party barely breathing two years ago to within a...
New facilities will help make Kamloops a can’t-miss destination
The rock bands Collective Soul and Our Lady Peace are always on the concert bucket list for banker husband and me. You know, those bands that sound like the...
Official Community Plan review charts course for Summerland's future
The most proactive way to help shape your community’s future is to participate in the process to update the Official Community Plan, which is currently...
Experiential learning opportunities in Kamloops-Thompson School District
The Kamloops-Thompson Board of Education is committed to supporting learning opportunities and experiences for students across our district to thrive. The...
B.C. throne speech charts rough economic waters with a wary eye on Trump
Children were conceived and born since the British Columbia legislature last convened. Last time MLAs met, BC United was in opposition, the BC Conservatives...
The legal ruling that stops interprovincial trade in Canada
Section 121 of the Constitution Act of Canada states: “All articles of the growth, produce, or manufacture of any one of the provinces shall, from and...
Embracing heart health in the Golden Years with compassion and innovation
Just think about being able to wake up every morning feeling just about as energetic and vigorous as you did when younger, filled with the same level of...
Taking bold action to keep Kelowna moving
A growing city needs a transportation system that keeps people moving. Last month, I used outlined how the city’s budget is developed and the importance...
Wetlands are our community’s unsung heroes
February 2, is usually highlighted by Groundhog Day, when furry rodents forecast if we will have an early spring. Since 1971, the day has also served as World...
Rob Shaw: BC Greens ghosted by their own MLAs
Who wants to be the leader of the BC Green Party? Anyone? ... Anyone at all? It’s a question now rippling through B.C. politics, after Green leader Sonia...
Cost saving measures taken to lower tax increase
In 2004, Summerland’s district council of the day established a tree purchasing fund where residents could opt to receive their monthly utility bills...
Kamloops Thompson School District proud to support United Way B.C.
The Kamloops-Thompson Board of Education is committed to engaging in meaningful community partnerships that help support and celebrate students, staff and...
Heading to the new year, it's good to not only look ahead but back to last year too
Happy New Year to all residents of Kamloops and the surrounding area. I hope everyone had the best holiday season possible. Last year was a difficult one for...