Letters
Stop the right type of travel
I have way more concerns about inter-regional traffic and inter-provincial travel than within one's own health authority. Many people commute from one...
Solution to vaccine passport
It seems there is ongoing discussion about a vaccine passport and the reasons: for and against plus what the process might take. Given that there are literally...
More travel restrictions?
There should not be further travel restrictions. I maybe I'm naive or have too much trust in people but if you want to go somewhere or do something you...
Work camps safe as can be
Re: Close work camps I wanted to inform whomever wrote this letter that the mega project I and many of the people living in BC are currently a part of are...
Money better spent
I understand that things are going ahead to open more of the rail trail to the north of us. While I find that very commendable I feel that the money would be...
Trudeau's claims are false
Jagmeet Singh correctly said at their convention that the Liberals make promises and do not follow through on them. Look at the letter that a Liberal had...
Mind your own business
Re: Accused of fake disability I see that someone else has been accused of not being disabled! Honestly, if you are not a doctor or have a PhD, then mind your...
Give wildlife a chance
Re: Amazing flying raccoon Here is what I know about raccoons. They are urban wildlife. Because they are mostly nocturnal, the chief dangers they face are cars...
Hospitals not overwhelmed
Adrian Dix said in the April 6th news conference, "...our hospitals are at 89.5% capacity. Well below pre-pandemic levels." Did everyone forget that...
An inspiring story
Re: 'It brought me to tears' The story of the founder of Okanagan Forest Task Force and his selfless devotion to keeping the backwoods safe and clean...
Tired of party people
Party party party, what the hell is wrong with people? Seriously? Isn’t it a bit early for house boat parties. It’s obvious that people are just...
Slow down and move over
Imagine. Imagine, you arrive to work Monday morning, hang up your jacket, say “hi” to the co-workers, take a seat at your desk, start up the...
Work camps are very safe
Re: Close work camps The northern work camps are probably some of the safest places to be right now. Every out of town/out of province worker is tested for...
Masks till Christmas
I'm sure everyone is done with this virus and the deaths. Today in the news announced new record of infections and record variants in the Okanagan valley....
To Interior Health's CEO
An open letter to Susan Brown, Interior Health CEO, We have been receiving copies of the letters you have been sending out to various members of the public and...
Stop the madness
So now we are going to not vaccinate front line workers — why because we are going to mass vaccinate Whistler BC for acting badl. Now my shot is delayed...
Great parenting on display
On my forays into the grocery stores in the last few weeks, I have noticed several times parents teaching their children how to shop. They had lists and were...
Rest in peace Prince Philip
Rest in peace Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In 2002, while serving with the Canadian Scottish Regiment, I was fortunate to be able to be a part of the...
Send a message
Re: Poachers fined $11,000 I just read the despicable act of moose poaching done by some individuals in BC. I am a responsible hunter, or was, as I haven't...
Taxi dispatcher speaks out
A letter to the Kelowna community: My name is Eric Reite and I have lived in Kelowna since 2004. For 18 years (14 years as a driver and 4 years as a dispatcher)...