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Letters

Who is really the crook?

Dec 10, 2009 / 5:00 am

RE: TV fraud suspect arrested Who is really the victim here? A man trying to support himself or the "prey" trying to get a good deal? Let's face it, the "prey",...

Cutbacks affecting sustainability

Dec 10, 2009 / 5:00 am

RE: City buildings nearing end of usefulness Apparently the City is considering a huge plasma TV for City Hall and the Infrastructure Planning Director states...

Don""t give in to high pressure

Dec 9, 2009 / 5:00 am

RE: They tried to scam me, too I also had the vacuum presentation at my house a couple of years ago. I have my doubts as to the legitimacy of the "free gift". I...

Shame indeed

Dec 9, 2009 / 5:00 am

RE: Shame on you This is in response to the 'Shame on you' letter. My heart goes out to the father involved in the Court process dealing with his child's...

Sucked in by scam

Dec 9, 2009 / 5:00 am

RE: Scam or shady business practice? I, too, have had this exact same thing happen to me. Back in July I went through the same ordeal, but it was to obtain a...

Completely upside down!

Dec 8, 2009 / 5:00 am

RE: Money runs out for skills program I don’t get it! Why isn’t this getting the attention it deserves? Smilin’ Gordy gets to spend over a billion tax...

Give the gift of an education

Dec 8, 2009 / 5:00 am

This Christmas you have the opportunity to give the gift of an education to deserving children in Africa. Come to the KSS IN THE CONGO Drive Through Breakfast...

City budget constrictions?

Dec 8, 2009 / 5:00 am

RE: More reno-related dollars for City Hall In regards to City Hall spending $85,000 on a 103" TV. I am a City of Kelowna employee (not at City Hall) and after...

They tried to scam me, too

Dec 7, 2009 / 5:00 am

Re: Scam or shady business practice I received the same phone call for the same survey. I usually do not participate in these sorts of surveys either but it was...

City Hall doesn""t need a 103-inch TV

Dec 6, 2009 / 5:00 am

Re: More reno related dollars for City Hall The cost of these renovations is paid by us, the taxpayers, at $1.6 million. The fourth floor has been renovated,...

Scam or shady business practice?

Dec 6, 2009 / 5:00 am

I received a telephone call late Tuesday afternoon asking if I would participate in a quick survey. I typically refuse surveys but for some reason did not hang...

RCMP investigation a waste of money

Dec 6, 2009 / 5:00 am

Why is it there is no money to protect and improve peoples' health in this country, but the RCMP are allowed to waste money at their every will with little or...

Olympics to blame for local funding cuts

Dec 6, 2009 / 5:00 am

Re: What a disappointment if they fold. Listening to them at the Remembrance Day services as well as many other community events is a real treat. As a former...

Walking or riding no longer an option

Dec 5, 2009 / 5:00 am

RE: Kelowna reducing emissions? "Plus, we all pay to have school buses doing the same. I see little people sitting in their family car, like elite folks, while...

Difference between burden or blessing

Dec 5, 2009 / 5:00 am

My husband and I do not have a lot of extra money, especially at this time of year. We were fortunate to have become parents this year and have a beautiful...

Big dogs just want to play

Dec 5, 2009 / 5:00 am

I want to send out a note to all the small dog or puppy owners that visit the dog parks. I advise you to take caution when entering the large dog park. I have...

Reducing harm to the earth

Dec 4, 2009 / 5:00 am

I must be missing something because I do not understand this new wave of green house gas emission reduction targets and the big global meeting in Copenhagen....

Shame on you

Dec 4, 2009 / 5:00 am

I have been a single father for 13 years and have been through the grueling court process, lawyers, bills and stress. I am not writing this letter on my behalf...

Safe and snug elitist

Dec 4, 2009 / 5:00 am

RE: Kelowna reducing emissions? I’d be interested to know if you, Jorgen, walk or ride your bike to work? I too walked to school in all conditions, but I did...

Snowfall garbage pickup

Dec 3, 2009 / 5:00 am

So, does anyone have a solution to the upcoming problem that is going to hit Springfield and a lot of other roads with our new garbage pickup? Last year the...

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