Letters
Spend in Canada first
It really is time for a reset in Canada. I was at a local supermarket and there was a man who was obviously mentally disabled. He was swearing and spitting at...
Proportional representation
The biggest insult we have to endure every day as Canadians, is being told we are a democracy, when, in fact, we are not. Looking at how our dysfunctional...
Why so warm?
Re. Another record broken (Castanet, March 17) I will be the first to admit that I do not have a complete understanding of the climate crisis. I recall the...
Don't hike B.C. carbon tax
I found it almost comical watching our premier, David Eby, last week on the news saying he was not interested in considering the invitation by Conservative...
Review beating decision
Open letter to Premier David Eby and Attorney Genera Niki Sharma This is regarding the incident on March 17, 2023, when Gagandeep Singh, an Indian student,...
Change truckers pay method
Re. Kim Dobranski’s letter Truck driver concerns (Castanet, March 15) I agree with Kim Dobranski, we are not attracting responsible (truck) drivers...
Don't hike B.C.'s carbon tax
I find it ludicrous that, on one hand, the provincial government is giving the wine industry $70 million to help the industry, naming the importance of wineries...
Truck driver concerns
Over the last number of years, we saw an alarming increase in crashes involving commercial vehicles reported in the news. (The government) uses this as an...
'The elephant in the room'
I wonder if people under the age of 30 have ever heard about the metaphorical elephant in the room. It's a metaphor which describes all of humanity, as to...
A way to deal with geese
Re. Vernon council hears new solution to goose problem (Castanet, March 11) The reason hundreds of native birds, including Canada geese, are protected from...
Cutbacks hurting health care
Re. Alexandra Wright’s letter To Mexico for health care (Castanet March 14) Alexandra Wright, as a Canadian, I am sorry Canadian society allowed our...
Free bus passes for seniors
I know we need change at Penticton City Hall. Free bus passes for youths under 24 years is fine and I can deal with that but why not free bus passes for seniors...
To Mexico for health care
Re. Renee Merrifield’s column Long wait for cancer care (Castanet. March 12) I’d like to add some colour to (Kelowna-Mission MLA Renee)...
Firing 'cowardly, asinine'
Re. Rosemary Thompson’s firing from the OSO I lived in Kelowna for 2014 to 2023, played in the Kelowna Concert Band (KCB) from 2014 to 2018 and attended...
Young Poilievre supporter
Re. Poilievre one on one (Castanet, March 8) The sentiment “I know it’s a miserable time in Canada” resonates with many Canadians in the...
Firefighting at night
I honestly don’t understand how it took so long for the experts to realize (forrest) fires need to be fought at night. It has been a no brainer, that...
Rent 'reset' will hurt
While I’m happy business has expanded in Penticton, I am sad to hear rents will be reset at “market value". That will result in some tenants...
Electoral reform suggestion
Re. Daryl Sturdy's letter Electoral reform argument (Castanet, March 11) As our nation grew, so too did Canada’s federal and provincial political...
Don't just walk by
I was coming back recently from picking my car up from the shop and had to stop at the Baron Road Superstore (in Kelowna). As I entered the building, I saw what...
Minds made up?
I recently watched (Kelowna) city council's review of the proposed Manhattan Point beach extension project and was very concerned with the initial reaction....