Letters
Opposition to towers grows
Re. Upset over loss of view (Castanet, Feb 3) I’m very pleased to report the (above referenced) article increased awareness of this development, and in...
No to Emergencies Act
My name is Erin Carrasco. I am fully vaccinated and boosted. I am writing because I am shocked that (Prime Minister Justin) Trudeau has invoked the Emergencies...
Protesters far from heroes
Did anyone expect anything more from these misguided and dangerous individuals? These are the same people who spent their days harassing front line health...
ESS says thank you
It is never too late to say thank you. On behalf of the management team and Emergency Support Services volunteers of the Regional District of Central Okanagan,...
Protests reax to government
The (truck) blockades are not about vaccines and human rights, they are a reaction to governments that no longer listen to the people. We have become an...
Thanks VJH staff
I recently received great treatment at the Vernon Jubilee’s day surgery department. Every staff member I interacted with was very professional, efficient...
Former Costco site for buses
Re. Site for new Kelowna transit facility The former (Kelowna) Costco site is now available. It has plenty of parking, it has a huge warehouse with tall...
Freedom is not absolute
What is happening with the non-vaccinated peoples in our hospitals? According to the data provided by the provinces, the non-vaccinated end up requiring a lot...
B.C. should follow suit
It’s interesting that the three other Western provinces have either removed all mandates or have a date to do so. What is the problem with B.C.? I have...
Death is real loss of freedom
Re. Russ Miller’s letter He doesn’t support the truckers (Castanet, Feb. 11) I am in agreement with this letter. (I saw) a couple of truckers state...
He doesn't support truckers
Re. Tiffany Craigie's letter Support for protest out there (Castanet, Feb. 11) Tiffany Craigie states in her letter she doesn't know anyone who opposes...
People hurt by mandates
I must start by exposing my own biases. I am young (36), white, male (not inherently racist or sexist by the way), born poor, a hard worker and I have started...
World is watching Canada
Gone are the days when the New Democratic Party of Canada stood up for the rights of working-class citizens. Now, that party keeps a corporate dictatorship...
Support for protest out there
I am a fully vaccinated health care professional that is in full support of the “Freedom” protest. I haven’t met one person who opposes this...
Wig supplier needs space
The Mirror Image Room needs your help. It has been said that looking better really helps morale. The Mirror Image Room supplies wigs and head coverings to women...
Wary of Digital ID
Re. Radio host gone after rant (Castanet, Feb 9) This week, we learned (Vancouver radio host) Kid Carson was fired after seemingly being prepared to speak his...
Loosen restrictions
British Columbians welcomed back Premier John Horgan to the public eye (this week) and we were treated to his comments on the COVID-19 mandates following the...
Protest prompts questions
Forgive me if I seem obtuse, but I really don’t understand some of the rationale and coverage of the so-called “Freedom Convoy.” What exactly,...
Different view of science
I was wondering when we might hear from (provincial health officer Dr.) Bonnie Henry and (B.C. Health Minister Adrian) Dix about what the plan would be for B.C....
Opioid crisis needs help
The B.C. Coroner's report on the deaths in 2021 caused by the toxic drug poisoning crisis is out. I have to ask everyone, have we had enough yet? Are 2,224...