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Letters

Kudos to security guard

Jul 17, 2021 / 12:08 pm

Re: Grateful for your support Regarding the latest tirade by Bruce Orydzuk whereby he verbally abuses a fellow Kelowna citizen for simply doing his job, by...

Show some consideration!

Jul 16, 2021 / 6:00 pm

Leckie Road is under construction between Harvey & Springfield because of Costco's relocation. Sidewalks must be closed, however, they should not have...

Hand washing not bad

Jul 16, 2021 / 1:00 pm

Re: The road to de-mask us Just curious as to how may individuals have noticed since the emphasis on hand washing and mask wearing has resulted in a significant...

Close the backcountry

Jul 16, 2021 / 11:00 am

It's worth considering. Not only as it relates to concern about person-caused fires, but it's for peoples' safety — less risk of keeping track...

It's not that simple

Jul 16, 2021 / 10:00 am

Re: Mind the Source I'm afraid you two are arguing about the wrong issue. While you both bring up important issues to consider, debating whether electric...

What is wrong with people?

Jul 16, 2021 / 6:00 am

What is with smokers? They feel they have the right to destroy our forests and don/t think twice about tossing a butt out their car window. Come on people get...

Rutland forgotten again

Jul 16, 2021 / 5:00 am

Re: New school one step closer I was appalled when I read this news story. Rutland Middle School is a safety and health hazard for all those that attend, and...

This is an emergency

Jul 16, 2021 / 4:00 am

Re: Poll: state of emergency? The answer is clear: YES. It should have been declared long time ago. Our officials should have known what can happen if there is...

Keep the bush open

Jul 15, 2021 / 3:46 pm

I go on my side by side weekly in the back country. Like many other people who do the same thing, we are very aware and worried about the fires. Almost all off...

Penticton supportive housing

Jul 15, 2021 / 3:45 pm

There has been plenty of discussion on supportive housing in Penticton lately. I would like to continue those discussions with a brief look at the subject and...

Other things to focus on

Jul 15, 2021 / 3:40 pm

I’m questioning Kelowna City Council’s decision to spend $50,000 on the closure and installations on Bernard Ave. this year. In front of many...

Mourning crane victims

Jul 15, 2021 / 3:37 pm

Dear Sky-Men Although the majority of this loss will be carried in the hearts of the families of our fallen friends, we as a Kelowna community share a portion...

Global certification of pros

Jul 14, 2021 / 8:01 pm

In times where countries move away from fully independent nations to a global integrated world, we are still hampered by a weird phenomenon: ‘The lack of...

Can enforce that

Jul 14, 2021 / 8:00 pm

Unfortunately the people causing issues in the back country whether it be vehicle related, burning issues or carelessly discarding cigarettes are the ones...

There is no drought

Jul 14, 2021 / 7:57 pm

I wanted to point out what a huge mistake this is, turning off irrigation in our city. Anyone who has lived here for a few years knows that in this part of the...

For your own good

Jul 14, 2021 / 7:56 pm

From our first breath authority is imposed on us, usually by force! We are praised when we please authority and punished when we disobey it. Authority assumes...

Shut down the bush

Jul 14, 2021 / 7:55 pm

?During high risk wildfire season, access for leisure purposes and activities, in back country areas, must be restricted, including free camping on crown land....

State of emergency?

Jul 14, 2021 / 7:54 pm

I am writing to Castanet with hopes that your organization is able to reach out to the Provincial government to ask one very simple question from a taxpayer who...

The system is broken

Jul 14, 2021 / 7:52 pm

Re: Alleged arsonist released Why was the alleged arsonist in West Kelowna released on conditions until his court case in August. He can do a lot of damage...

Do we have the water?

Jul 13, 2021 / 6:41 pm

Ok, let's think about this for a moment. The City of Kelowna is turning off irrigation at some parks, and putting residents on watering restrictions. At the...

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