Midway transformer fire
Woman not guilty after rant
Shroom shop told to close
Canada's most-wanted list
Sask. will still get rebates
'Cheap political points'
Santos ends comeback bid
Douglas C-54 plane crashes
Trump's 'eyes and ears'
CN Rail profits fall 
Tesla's Q1 income tumbles
PepsiCo beats Q1 forecasts
Iginla off to Europe
Rockets ink prospect
Leafs even series
Lawsuit accuses Megan
Bam Margera’s tour axed
Seinfeld: movie biz is 'over'
Letters
Good riddance to Horgan
Re. Poll: How do you feel about B.C. Premier John Horgan stepping down? (Castanet, Oct. 20) While (outgoing B.C. Premier John) Horgan is busy taking victory...
Why no alcohol ban?
Re. Attacker released from jail (Castanet, Oct. 19) In the article about Aiden Gerald McLusky being released from custody, it’s stated he will be...
Hassle panhandlers
Re. Panhandlers at Kelowna intersections This is still happening pretty frequently. The flower pots (installed during the summer months at some Kelowna...
Road safety reminder
Re. Allan Brown's letter Deal with the Deer (Castanet, Oct 18) Allan, while it is true that deer are a common sight within the city, so are pets, children,...
Many reasons for high costs
Re. Peter Emery's letter Why prices high in Canada? (Castanet, Oct. 18) First of all, everyone is feeling the pain on the cost of living. Blaming the...
Urine tests for welfare
Now Penticton has voted in a new mayor and four new councillors, we just might get the crime down. It may now be possible to breathe clean air after closing the...
Flu shot, vaxx information
Well folks, it's that time of year again. The time of year I often refer to as the most wonderful time of the year, leaning heavily on the sarcasm. Since...
Climate change happens
There is no need to worry about climate change. There is enough scientific evidence from glacier ice that in the last 600 million years climate has been...
Kelowna needs wards
Yes it is time for a ward system in Kelowna. As a taxpayer and (a resident), I need to have a representative on council for the area or ward where I live....
Cut taxes now
[Federal Finance Minister Chrystia] Freeland plans to increase EI/CPP payroll taxes. (The government’s own website describes them as taxes.) She plans to...
Why prices high in Canada?
Last week, the National Post ran an article titled "All the things that cost more in Canada than anywhere else on earth". The article focussed on...
Kelowna is better off now
I have mixed feelings about the results of the municipal election. There is absolutely no doubt that (Kelowna Mayor Colin) Basran's indubitable, if not...
Criticism levelled at Basran
Re. 2022 Kelowna civic election Firstly, I would like to congratulate all the individuals who let their name stand to help better our community. To those who...
Not gracious in defeat
I watched the election results on TV. It Seemed like the Vancouver-based media focused on the Lower Mainland more than anywhere else. What I did see was...
Upset by no congratulations
I was shocked that outgoing (Kelowna) Mayor Colin Basran did not congratulate Tom Dyas individually. That shows Basran's true colours in my opinion....
Council needs new focus
As much as I’m happy see (Kelowna Mayor Colin) Basran booted from his job, we collectively missed the boat by bringing back (many of) the same team he was...
Voter turnout too low
I saw voter turnout (for the civic elections) in all regions was low, only about 30%. While local elections aren't usually very exciting, it's still...
Not laughing at comment
B.C. Premier John Horgan says its “laughable” for the new premier of Alberta to suggest unvaccinated people are the most discriminated-against group...
Would Tories kill taxes?
I sincerely hope people realize the deceptive statements being made by (new Conservative leader) Pierre Poilievre and other Conservative MPs. First, the...
Deal with the deer
This is getting ridiculous. Deer are a common sight now within city limits, damaging property and attacking people and pets. A couple of weeks ago, one hit me...
