Letters
What was the point?
Re. David Buckna's letter Questions for Tory leader (Castanet, July 12) In a clumsy attempt to disparage (former Conservative Prime Minister) Stephen...
Unhappy with decision
I read a letter to editor regarding the proposed—now approved—highrise buildings on Ellis Street (in Kelowna). The writer had very valid concerns...
PM, Singh do the same
Re. David Buckna’s letter Questions for Tory leader (Castanet, July 12) I have a question for David Buckna. Why would he (say something) that is easily...
Questions for Tory leader
Re: Poilievre in Penticton (Castanet, July 11) Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre would hold a "meet-and-greet" at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July...
Don't feed the marmots
Almost every time I go by the xeriscape garden in Penticton, there are people gathered by the rocks, feeding and trying to take selfies with the wild marmots...
Inflation a problem for all
I’m trying desperately to understand inflation. I know it means the cost of everything keeps going up and up, and that we’ve always had inflation....
Why no response to emails?
I see from Bill Ferguson's letter that he also did not receive a response after sending an email to the (Kelowna’s) mayor and council. At the very...
More HandyDart buses
I have an individual with “diversabilities” who lives with me through Home Share. He has a schedule through the week. He goes to day programs,...
Evolution of bike lanes
Re: RR Spence’s letter Don’t message with bike lane (Castanet, July 10) There have been a number of letters to the editor who say that...
Not happy with health care
Re. Hugette Allen's letter Happy with hospital care (Castanet, July 10 ) Huguette, it is great you had great care at the hospital. We do not expect any...
Building height concerns
This is in regard to the four towers proposed at 1070-1130 Ellis Street. The public hearing is (scheduled for) Tuesday, July 11 at 5:45 pm. There are several...
What is PM saying?
Ref. Fed up with feds (Castanet, July 10) A few days ago, (Alberta) Premier Danielle Smith had a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, during which the...
'Road to nowhere'
Re. $2B for infrastructure (Castanet, July 10) Open letter to Kelowna’s mayor and council I read the article explaining the city’s plan to spend...
Letter from the editor
Castanet is now closing comment sections on Facebook under stories about LGBTQ issues. With how toxic the discourse has gotten on these topics, and how...
Don't mess with bike lane
Again our (Penticton) city council seems to listen more to its urban planners than to the the electorate. Over the past dozen or so years, I have watched city...
Show courage to acccept
Re: Flag vandal comes forward (Castanet, July 7) (I was) interested to see the man who tore down the transgender flag and then attempted to remove the Pride...
Bus service for Wilden area
The City of Kelowna is forgetting the Magic Estate and Wilden area again. Years ago, BC Transit tested service (there). They had a bus come up there at 9 a.m....
Woe be the taxpayer
Re: Corry Zandbergen’s letter Changes Needed in Vernon (Castanet, July 7) As I read letters (on Castanet), I can’t help but notice a lot have the...
Happy with hospital care
I recently had knee replacement surgery at Vernon Jubilee Hospital and was awed by the superb organization and quality of the process, as well as by the...
More on Spec Tax
Re: Cam Renaud’s letter letter Spec Tax a flawed policy (Castanet July 7) While I agree with many of the writer’s thoughts and statements, I have a...