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Does not support strikers

Apr 21, 2023 / 9:35 am

Re. Striking federal public service workers Open letter to striking federal workers Really, are you kidding me? You have the nerve to say you are poorly paid...

Plenty to see here

Apr 20, 2023 / 11:04 am

Re. Patrick MacDonald’s letter, Defending prime minister (Castanet, April 19) Mr. MacDonald attempts to brush off (Prime Minister Justin) Trudeau's...

Wikipedia on Canada's PM

Apr 20, 2023 / 10:44 am

?I am always amazed by people who try to defend our prime minister. A letter writer (Patrick MacDonald, Defending prime minister - Castanet, April 19) writes:...

Union wants "fair" increase

Apr 20, 2023 / 10:07 am

It likely has come to your attention recently that many federal government employees are currently on strike. It might also have crossed many minds to wonder...

No to a back to work order

Apr 20, 2023 / 10:03 am

I see the (April 19) Castanet poll is divided, but leaning towards the government forcing PSAC back to work (as of Thursday morning). That is very...

Prefers coalition government

Apr 20, 2023 / 9:45 am

Re: Daryl Sturdy’s letter Argues for election reform (Castanet, April 19) Daryl Sturdy writes: "Governments formed under PR (proportional...

Gun licence hard to get

Apr 20, 2023 / 9:23 am

Re. Jenine Tespa’s letter Stop selling guns (Castanet, April 19) I read Jenine's letter and had to give my head a shake. I wonder if she realizes how...

Argues for election reform

Apr 19, 2023 / 11:02 am

Re. Matt Irnie’s letter Conservatives our only hope (Castanet April. 18) I thank Matt Irnie for his letter. His frustration with policies passed by the...

Poor planning by police

Apr 19, 2023 / 10:50 am

People often make poor decisions when they consume alcohol. It’s a fact. As a proactive community organization, why did the police hide around the corner...

Why focus on address?

Apr 19, 2023 / 10:46 am

I was one of the audience members who attended the Penticton city council meeting on April 18, and I am also a member of the board of directors of ASK Wellness...

Fire insurance increase

Apr 19, 2023 / 10:34 am

The residents of Quail Ridge (in Kelowna) used to have home insurance that was reasonable because the area was within an eight-kilometre distance of the fire...

Stop selling guns

Apr 19, 2023 / 10:27 am

When are (Americans) going to stop people from getting guns who don’t need them? And when are they going to stop letting people buy guns illegally? Leave...

Anti-haters gonna hate

Apr 19, 2023 / 10:20 am

Re. Ian Palmer’s letter Why is it so easy to hate (Castanet, April. 17) In regards to Ian Palmer’s letter, the author doesn’t make it through...

Defending prime minister

Apr 19, 2023 / 10:13 am

While I acknowledge the differences of opinion of your contributors, I do not agree with some of their conclusions. My preference for a coalition government...

MPs not serving the public

Apr 19, 2023 / 10:04 am

Regardless of what system we use, “First Past the Post” or proportional representation, nothing will change until power reverts back to the elected...

Conservatives our only hope

Apr 18, 2023 / 7:04 pm

It’ll be great when the Conservatives undo all the damaging bills the Liberals have pushed thru like C48, C69, C11, C18 to name a few. For those of you...

Grass not always greener

Apr 18, 2023 / 7:01 pm

Re: Bowing to the boo-birds I don't see myself as a boo-bird but I understand why many fear Canada emulating the US medical system. I think, some people...

Condemning hooligans

Apr 18, 2023 / 6:58 pm

Why do people attend Fest of Ale and get drunk and cause damage to property knock over road signs etc. Groups of people walking back to their hotels could not...

Pickleball courts please

Apr 18, 2023 / 6:56 pm

Re: Pickleball future unclear I say yes to creating a Pickleball hub at the Parkinson Rec Centre and yes to more courts, both outdoor and indoor in Kelowna! As...

Earth Week media blackout

Apr 18, 2023 / 2:49 pm

In honour of Earth Week, the Okanagan Climate Hub is hosting a weeklong speaker series over lunch to educate and inspire the public. I attended Tuesday’s...

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