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Letters

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...

Harmonized Sales Tax proposal

Dec 3, 2009 / 5:00 am

Letter to Ben Stewart, MLA The preponderance of unbiased information on this proposed tax (gouge) informs the electorate that it is not good for the run of the...

Kelowna reducing emissions?

Dec 3, 2009 / 5:00 am

RE: Reducing emissions a huge challenge Well, dear Kelowna, let us start at home. Most parents "drive" their children to and from school as well as extra...

Forgotten priorities

Dec 3, 2009 / 5:00 am

RE: Torch celebration approved by council I just can't understand it. No, not at all. We all hear and see the news in some way, shape or form. I could make a...

Spares need air too!

Dec 3, 2009 / 5:00 am

During the winter months a few years ago, I experienced a flat tire on a fairly remote part of Highway 97. It was cold with no cell reception, but “no big...

Sexual health should be discussed

Dec 1, 2009 / 5:00 am

The Engaging Physicians Project has been founded by the Living Positive Resource Centre. The purpose of this project is to educate general practitioners in the...

Appearances can be deceiving

Dec 1, 2009 / 5:00 am

RE:Cell phones not expensive I totally agree with Linda Lawlor's letter towards Dave Hingston, Perception of those less fortunate. Appearances are deceiving....

Go for it Kevin!

Dec 1, 2009 / 5:00 am

RE:Craig, 19, elected to Kelowna Council I hope this young man brings something that is badly needed to this present brain-dead council. Watching them on TV is...

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