SECTIONS NEWS COLUMNS SPORTS WEATHER STREAMING OBITUARIES PROGRAMMING NOTE: CFJC outage on Bell, Telus satellite services Submit your SOUND OFF column here. Sound Off SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: Some good news, but much hard work ahead "WHAT YOU ARE COMING HOME TO is a city that's changed." Those were the words of Merritt Mayor Linda Brown this week, as she shared that some Merritt residents would soon be able to return to their homes after recent catastrophic floods that forced the evacuation of the entire city. While that news was met wit... 13h ago SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: Responding to disaster THIS PAST WEEK HAS BEEN INCREDIBLY CHALLENGING and tragic for British Columbians. Severe flooding and landslides have cut off key highways, left communities isolated and forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes. Communities across the province, from Abbotsford to Merritt to Princeton, continue to grapple with... Nov 24, 2021 SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: Again, NDP waits too long to take emergency action WHAT A YEAR IT'S BEEN. While it seemed like the continuing COVID-19 pandemic would be our major source of stress, natural disasters have become a growing and urgent concern impacting communities across our province. Our first responders and frontline emergency workers, to whom we owe a debt of gratitude, are being reli... Nov 18, 2021 SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: Taking action for healthy forests and strong communities B.C. IS IN THE MIDDLE of an overdue and necessary paradigm shift in our relationship with our forests and the industries and communities who rely upon them.We know we need healthy forests to support healthy communities and to help mitigate the impacts of climate change. Our government is working in partnership with Fir... Nov 17, 2021 Sound Off SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: Celebrating the poppy and the work of our Legions this Remembrance Day WITH REMEMBRANCE DAY UPON US, it's an important time to reflect on the sacrifice of all those who have served and fought for the freedoms we all enjoy. But 2021 also marks a significant milestone - the 100th anniversary of the poppy as our national symbol of remembrance. How did it come to be? It was the vision of Mada... Nov 11, 2021 SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: Training the next generation of healthcare workers at TRU THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC has truly put healthcare workers in the spotlight, reminding us each and every day of the skilled, lifesaving work they do. As a nurse and an MLA, I am incredibly proud of their hard work and grateful for their dedication to keeping people healthy. I know first-hand that our healthcare system depe... Nov 10, 2021 SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: "Open and transparent" NDP blindsides B.C. families FOR A GOVERNMENT that repeatedly claimed it would be open and transparent, the NDP's actions show the exact opposite. We saw it recently with regards to new Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation, which the NDP has brought forward to make it harder for people to access government information. Normally, a legislative ... Nov 04, 2021 SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: CleanBC - Our roadmap to 2030 PEOPLE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA continue to live with the impacts of climate change. We've seen it through dramatic weather events such as this summer's unprecedented heat dome and intense wildfires. People across the province - and especially those in the Interior and Kamloops region - have become increasingly aware of the... Nov 03, 2021 SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: TRU Master's student seeks young women to participate in study on chemical exposure Nov 02, 2021 SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: What is Premier John Horgan trying to hide? ONE HAS TO WONDER what is motivating Premier John Horgan and his NDP government to make harsh and damaging changes to B.C.'s freedom of information (FOI) laws. These laws are about ensuring government is accountable to the people of British Columbia. Individuals, media outlets and members of the opposition often use FO... Oct 28, 2021 SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: One year of New Democrats building a stronger B.C. THIS WEEK MARKS ONE YEAR since the 2020 provincial election, when people in British Columbia entrusted New Democrats with the responsibility of building a stronger province for everyone.This last year has been challenging. From COVID-19's impact on front line workers, small business owners and families, to another seas... Oct 27, 2021 SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: When you call for an ambulance, you should get one ON THE EVENING OF OCTOBER 9, 2021, Kamloops resident Sue Mark was beyond worried. Her mother had fallen and Sue was concerned she may have broken her hip. Her mother had also fainted and, with a history of stroke, Sue knew what she had to do - she called for an ambulance. As Sue was consumed by stress and worry for her... Oct 22, 2021 SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: Transforming our system of substance-use care DECIDING TO SEEK CARE FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH OR SUBSTANCE USE is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your loved ones.When you are ready to take that step, the care you need should be available when and where you need it, regardless of who you are, where you live, or how much money you make. That is why o... Oct 20, 2021 SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: Premier, please get Lytton residents back home WHEN WE ELECT a new premier or prime minister, we often use the first 100 days of their mandate as a marker for how the rest of their term will unfold. In the first 100 days, we expect to see a leader take quick action on the promises they have made to voters, as a show of faith that they have their back and will conti... Oct 14, 2021 SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: Making our roads safer WE ALL WANT OUR HIGHWAYS to be as safe as possible.For many people across B.C., especially those of us in smaller communities, highways are a lifeline. Every day, millions of people use our highways to get to work, to take their kids to school, to transport essential goods and food or to explore our beautiful province.... Oct 13, 2021 SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: Be kind, be calm, be safe - be last Currently in British Columbia, about half of the unvaccinated population is under 12 years of age.On Oct. 1, after weeks of pressure from parents and teachers, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced the mask mandate in schools would be extended to include all students, Kindergarten to Grade 12, effective ... Oct 08, 2021 SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: NDP 'blame game' is getting stale THE FALL SITTING OF THE LEGISLATURE brings another opportunity for the Official Opposition to ask tough questions of government and get the answers British Columbians are seeking. It also presents an opportunity for John Horgan and the NDP to finally own up to some of their mistakes, instead of continuing to duck and d... Oct 07, 2021 SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: For COVID-19 spread, schools mirror our communities ON OCTOBER 1, 2021, BC's Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry stated that there has been a more steady rise in COVID-19 cases, clusters and outbreaks in communities where vaccination rates are lower, including the Interior region, than in other areas of BC. This recent spike in COVID-19 cases is mirrored in Kaml... Oct 06, 2021 SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: Using data to tackle systemic racism SYSTEMIC RACISM EXISTS IN OUR PROVINCE, including in government programs. This is not something that is up for debate. As a government, we have a moral and ethical responsibility to tackle it.Every day, we hear stories of Indigenous and racialized people being stereotyped and treated unfairly. It's often viewed as bein... Oct 06, 2021 SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: Providing affordable housing for students requires a community solution AS WE SAW DURING THE RECENT FEDERAL ELECTION, housing has become an issue of concern for citizens across Canada. People From Nova Scotia to British Columbia have raised concerns about a shortage of affordable rental units in their communities.Locally, we've heard recently about Thompson Rivers University's efforts to f... Oct 04, 2021 SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: Listen, learn and challenge yourself AS WE MARK THE FIRST National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, many of us will be wearing an orange shirt to simultaneously mark Orange Shirt Day. Orange Shirt Day started in the Cariboo region and is a legacy of the St. Joseph Mission Residential School Commemoration Project and Reunion events that took place in Will... Sep 30, 2021 SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation AS WE MARK ORANGE SHIRT DAY and the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, the recent findings at former Indian Residential Schools in British Columbia and across Canada have put the need for reconciliation into sharper focus. This Thursday, I will be wearing an orange shirt to honour residential ... Sep 29, 2021 SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: Let citizens' assembly make the final decision on proportional representation Mel Rothenburger may call proportional representation an uninvited guest, but I'm laying out the welcome mat! He is absolutely correct that it's not a new concept and that it is once again a hot topic in the wake of two consecutive elections when the party that won the most votes didn't win the most seats. (And Mel say... Sep 27, 2021 SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: John Horgan continues to blame others for hospital crisis WITH EACH PASSING DAY, pressure continues to build on front-line workers at Royal Inland Hospital as a shortage of health care workers impacts patient care. It is a sad situation for all involved, whether it's the doctors and nurses approaching complete burnout or patients and their families who are waiting too long to... Sep 23, 2021 SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: Budget consultation is your chance to shape B.C.'s recovery THE SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES, made up of MLAs from government and opposition, is in the process of seeking public input about what should be in the 2022 Provincial Budget. This is an annual opportunity and this year it may be more important than ever. The COVID-19 pandemic has touche... Sep 22, 2021 SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: NDP needs to listen up as we rebuild our economy THE B.C. ECONOMY HAS TAKEN SEVERAL HITS over the past couple of years. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to drag on and another devastating wildfire season has taken its toll. The pandemic has forced numerous businesses to shutter for good, as reduced numbers of visitors has caused a huge drop in revenues. We've seen out... Sep 16, 2021 SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: B.C. Vaccine Card keeps Kamloops businesses open for business OVER THE LAST YEAR-AND-A-HALF of the global pandemic, one thing has become abundantly clear - the COVID-19 virus lives to spread and spreads to live. That's why our government has created the B.C. Vaccine Card so that people can continue to do the things they enjoy safely, keep businesses open and slow down the transmi... Sep 15, 2021 SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: Government must provide answers as hospital staffing shortages worsen IT'S BEEN AN UNDENIABLY DIFFICULT 18 MONTHS for every British Columbian, but it's not hard to see that front-line workers, particularly those who work in health care, have faced an additional set of challenges. Working daily to look after people's health is stressful at the best of times, but add to that a global pande... Sep 09, 2021 SEE MORE Our Community SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: Some good news, but much hard work ahead 13h ago TUTTI - B.C.'s Favourite Delivery App KAMLOOPS WANTED CRIME STOPPERS: Kamloops Wanted - November 25, 2021 13h ago SOUND OFF SOUND OFF: Responding to disaster Nov 24, 2021 ART OF GARDENING Art of Gardening - What's New for Fall: Part 1 QUESTION OF THE WEEK Do you believe Kamloops is well prepared for a natural disaster? 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