Letters
Pool misconceptions
RE: Concerns about new pool The City of Kelowna wishes to dispel any misconceptions that could arise from Grant Spannier’s November 30 letter “Concerns...
How is this democracy?
RE: Harper says Dion playing 'biggest political game in history' I am totally upset with the goings-on in Ottawa. How is this democracy when two losing parties...
Canada: banana republic
RE: Harper says Dion playing 'biggest political game in history' It would seem that Canada is on the verge of becoming a banana republic. Just a short while...
Suffering is not an option
I just want to tell you a short story about the rabbit issue in Kelowna. I was driving home early one morning around 7 a.m. when I saw a bunny on the road that...
Harper made his bed
RE:Not another election please In response to Kris King I would have to say, Kris give your head a shake and start actually doing some thinking for yourself....
Clarification on claims
RE:Paramedics need your help! This letter is in response to the one submitted by Meghan Steele regarding wages paid to paramedics and not using ambulances for...
Christian ethics helped son
I for one would welcome an "effects of religion column." We can then post the stories of people of faith helping other people. My son at the age of eight was...
Canada not founded on commandments
RE: My way or highway attitude Mr. Roziewski's letter states that society in Canada is in moral decay. How? Because not all of us are convinced that the way of...
My way or highway attitude
RE:Moral dilemmas After reading Pastor Dave's topic, "Moral Dilemma," I could find no hate mongering, religious dogma or accusing certain...
Concerns about new pool
As the new pool appears to be nearing completion, there are many rumors spreading as to the usefulness of this fifty (or so) meter pool. I have heard that in...
Not another election please
For heaven's sake, you politicians, give us taxpayers a break. Who do these nincompoops think they are anyway, with no concern about the thoughts of the people...
Low voter turnout = no confidence
Before the new City Council puts the CD Zone to the final vote, they should give some serious thought to the record low voter turn-out at the last municipal...
Publish an ""effects of religion"" column
RE: Moral Dilemmas I checked out the latest contribution of Pastor Dave. He proclaims that it should be the right of Ministers to speak about the “evils of...
Attractive but potentially dangerous
RE: Walks away from spectacular crash We were driving Southbound soon after the fire engine arrived at the scene of the accident at Sexsmith and Harvey. Thanks...
Paramedics need your help!
RE: More work for some ambulance drivers Thank you to Ms. Laplante for bringing this issue to light. I am the wife of a paramedic. I wish the public could be...
Grateful for support
With City Council’s recent decision to abandon their Appeal of the Supreme Court ruling regarding the ongoing validity of the Simpson Covenants, the purpose...
Mumbai attacks hit close to home
RE: Kelowna residents stuck in Mumbai I just read Castanet's headlines, regarding the attacks on tourists in Mumbai and realized that the terrorism, so far...
Losing a ""jewel"" of the Okanagan
RE: CHBC News shakeup: Update We are appalled and saddened with the news that CHBC-TV will be downsized and the "Local News" will be coming from Victoria. CHBC...
Local company helps orphanage
In a day and age where developers are often viewed with suspicion and portrayed as greedy and self-serving, The Rock Developments Corp of Vernon stands tall as...
Freedom of expression, a 2-way street!
RE: Moral dilemmas Way to go Castanet, for being a platform for anyone to express his/her views, including the particular views of Pastor Dave. Judging by the...