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iN DISCUSSION: More Canadians want in on MAID
When you've seen people in a hospital at their last, at their worst, you can't help but wonder if there's a better way.
THOMPSON: Time to say good riddance to MAGA Republican friends
...especially when their only responses to truths are sarcastic retorts, wiseass remarks and yet more lies.
iN DISCUSSION: Why wishing won’t restore vital service for homeless people in Kamloops
Follow me for a moment as we consider the latest wisdom from Kamloops city council.
THOMPSON: There’s no one in the White House protecting democracy or the U.S. Constitution
Trump and his team offer more problems than solutions, more despair than hope.
iN DISCUSSION: Time to put embarrassing OneBC party behind us
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
THOMPSON: The trials and tribulations of being rich in America
"There’s only one way to go on the economic ladder when you’re poor…prosper and become rich. Then, you can suffer with the rest of the idle rich. Probably best to stay poor."
iN DISCUSSION: What does the future hold for independent MLA Amelia Boultbee?
"It appears Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee is going to test one of my favourite Canadian democracy touch points."
THOMPSON: Trump hands convicted drug trafficker ‘get-out-of-jail’ free card
Juan Orlando Hernandez can walk along any street in America. He can ride in any fast boat in the Caribbean. I assure you, nothing bad will happen to Juan.
iN DISCUSSION: The ‘cold reality’ of Canada’s justice system
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine I suppose. I’m the editor, Marshall Jones.
THOMPSON: The photographer who changed how we look at war
Rather than paint war as a glorious and gallant pursuit of righteousness by heroic men, Al Rockoff chronicled the sheer brutality of war, showing it for what it is, an utter waste of humanity.
iN DISCUSSION: ‘No new taxes’ declaration getting expensive for cities
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
THOMPSON: Donald Trump will resign the presidency in 2026
History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.
iN DISCUSSION: Penticton’s racism bylaw unexplained
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
iN DISCUSSION: All about ostriches
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
THOMPSON: Costco is like Disney World for adults
"Adults rolling an empty shopping cart down the first aisle is a little like kids passing through the ticket entrance booth at Disney World…so many things to do…so little time."