Letters
Watch it at the crosswalks, drivers
I am beginning to think the drivers out there do not know what a cross walk is. Friday I was appalled to watch at least 12 vehicles race through the crosswalk...
Centre more important than Olympic torch
I couldn't stop my head from shaking as I read the letters about the drop in centre and the possibility that their funding may be discontinued early next year....
Drop-In Centre offers thanks
I want to thank the media for all of their support regarding getting the message out about our Hearts in Hand Gala. As most people have become aware, the Gala...
Don""t begrudge homeless what they have
RE:Plight of the people Dave Hingston takes exception to people being portrayed as homeless having a cell phone or a pair of shoes that cost $100. There are...
Parents are more of a problem than gravel trucks
RE:SD23 putting brakes on gravel trucks Have Rollie and all the directors of the School District walked through a cloud of bad smoke? What in heavens name makes...
""Gangsters"" term not right
RE:5 high-profile gangsters charged with trafficking I am not sure when the term 'gangster' came to use these days when talking about these people, but when I...
Don""t glamorize gangsters
RE:5 high-profile gangsters charged with trafficking A recent news story on Castanet says a gangster appeared via Video link from Kelowna. Implying the head of...
Cell phones not expensive
RE:Plight of the people Regarding Dave Hingston and his referencing the people at the Kelowna Drop In Centre: He made two references to the people "panned" in...
Good first step
Don't get me wrong here, I fully agree with doing whatever possible to reduce the carnage on our roads. Cell phones is a first step. That leaves reading and...
Items could have been donated
RE:Plight of the people I have to say I disagree with your article. I can understand where your coming from, but the Drop In Centre does not only deal with...
Honest opinion a good thing
RE:Plight of the people If I had $10 for each time I hear this comment or other misinformed comments such as these people are users, etc. I would be a...
Plight of the people
Recently I watched a story on CHBC News about the Kelowna Drop In Centre losing the funding and found it a bit disturbing. Now, I do support the Centre...
Your vote could make the difference
Downtown revitalization appears to be the hot topic for the candidates of this weekend's by-election. I am advocating for something better than building...
D.A.R.E. is priceless
RE: Anti-drug program axed by RCMP Really, we can’t find the funds to keep the D.A.R.E program running? Both my 13-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter have...
Reverse D.A.R.E. decision
RE: Anti-drug program axed by RCMP I was terribly disappointed when I read this article. My son is now in grade 7 and the DARE program he took in grade five...
D.A.R.E. pledge taken by many
RE: Anti-drug program axed by RCMP It is very disappointing to see that Superintendent Bill McKinnon is axing the D.A.R.E program. My son still remembers taking...
FIFA made wrong decision
I have been a soccer fan since I was a kid. The recent decision made by FIFA to not boot France out of the World Cup competition totally baffles and disgusts...
Drunk driver deserved worse punishment
Re: Alert officer pulls drunk off the road Am I missing something here? Here’s an individual driving with a 5-year-old-child beside him while he’s over...
Why fight for disabled people?
Re: Liberal's cuts to special needs children The plight of disabled people, young or old, has been on every government's last on the list file. Take away what...
Lighthearted video worth the watch
Re: Out There with Lisa Redl The video of Lisa and her boxing attempt is the best I have seen. It had me laughing so hard! What a funny video! And good to watch...