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Letters

We must speak honestly

Jul 5, 2021 / 5:56 pm

Re: Do something don't signal Firstly, I would like to commend Michelle Cartmell for her "Do something" letter of July 4th, being brave enough to...

Do something don't signal

Jul 4, 2021 / 8:44 pm

I am Metis, I am all too familiar with the things that went on in residential schools. I grew up on the stories, I've seen the scars first hand. I lived in...

Some food for thought

Jul 4, 2021 / 8:42 pm

Cancelling Canada day is too far. Canadian history - 3 important facts you should know and be asking why the media is not reporting: 1) Pierre Elliot Trudeau...

Washrooms a human right

Jul 4, 2021 / 8:41 pm

I have lived with Crohn’s Disease most of my life. It’s an ugly disease and do not wish it upon anyone. One (of the many) downsides of having this...

Prevention is key

Jul 4, 2021 / 8:38 pm

As a long time ago volunteer firefighter, fire prevention continues to be a very high concern and pre-occupation. Reflecting on how quickly these ferocious...

Cause a fire, go to jail

Jul 3, 2021 / 6:00 am

Not only are there burning bans in place but common sense would suggest to even the dumbest of the dumb that if you have an outdoor fire or throw a butt, you...

No neighbourhood is safe

Jul 3, 2021 / 5:00 am

Re: 5 storeys a non starter While Council stated that 5 storeys is too many for the Manhattan Point neighbourhood, there appears to be no opposition to...

Death and more death

Jul 2, 2021 / 7:00 am

It's not surprising that news broke this week that more bodies of indigenous children have been found. Also not surprising that First Nations leaders...

Stay strong Lytton

Jul 1, 2021 / 11:19 am

I am writing this to give my heartfelt support for the people of Lytton. They have been devastated by the fire that ripped through their community, and thank...

We need a 2nd route

Jun 29, 2021 / 7:29 pm

Re: Hwy fully open at fire Ok. Another fire. We are getting pretty use to them now even though they are always scary. But this small fire did something HUGE....

Drivers not roads the danger

Jun 29, 2021 / 7:28 pm

Re: How many more? Well, I read the article or letter in that regard and I sort of disagree. If the road will be upgraded, it will never be a 4 lane highway....

Libs, Cons? No difference!

Jun 29, 2021 / 7:26 pm

Re: Inflation, budget, housing In a column posted June 25th, Tracy Gray highlights how the Liberals and the Conservatives are both Spend & Tax parties....

Look after Canada first

Jun 28, 2021 / 7:19 pm

Eleven days after the latest Palestinian-Israel conflict our federal government sent $25M of financial aid to the Palestinians. Not Palestine? There isn't...

Get your wallets out

Jun 28, 2021 / 7:17 pm

You know that favourite TV show you just can’t wait to binge after a long day? Well, you better hope that the government likes it too, because you could...

Bike lane a positive

Jun 28, 2021 / 7:15 pm

It is wonderful to see the Lake to Lake Cycle path taking shape! Penticton is recognizing a large percentage of the population which insist on a carbon...

How many more?

Jun 27, 2021 / 8:15 am

Re: Driver presumed dead As one of many residents along the northern part of Westside Rd, who is patiently waiting for the necessary upgrade and repairs on worn...

Leave the art alone

Jun 25, 2021 / 5:30 pm

My name is Lara Andrews. I was the former Peachland vice ambassador from 2007-2008. My mother Sue was the Anglican Peachland Priest from 2003-2009, and my...

Make the church pay

Jun 25, 2021 / 5:26 pm

So how many more unmarked graves are we going to find? Is the Catholic Church going to take the responsibility? The Church caused this and they covered it up,...

Reaction to letters

Jun 25, 2021 / 5:25 pm

Tuesday, June 22 was an excellent day for the silent and rational majority. Many thanks to Castanet for publishing two great letters that resonate with so many....

Police have a hard job

Jun 25, 2021 / 5:20 pm

Re: Wrong generation The main point of the original letter is the completely disrespectful way law enforcement was treated by these young people. Whatever...

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