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February 21, 2014 - 1269 votes
Will you be getting up at 4 a.m. Sunday to watch Canada play for gold in the men's hockey final in Sochi?

Yes, I'll watch it at home:	746
Yes, I'tt watch it at a friend's house:	28
Yes, I'll watch it in a bar:	21
No, I'll tape it or watch the replay:	276
No, not interested:	198

February 20, 2014 - 713 votes
Should the coach of this Prince George hockey team be suspended for his actions at a Vernon tournament?

Yes, suspend him for a year:	341
Yes, suspend him for life:	58
No, an apology is enough:	314

February 19, 2014 - 458 votes
Should Kelowna enact protectionist policies to ensure all local art projects are created by local artists?

Yes:	273
No:	185

February 18, 2014 - 1058 votes
Will you voice your opposition to the borrowing of $42M for a new Kelowna RCMP Detachment building?

Yes:	334
No:	724

February 16, 2014 - 753 votes
Will you tune in to the new 103.9 Juice FM?

Yes, it sounds like an exciting new station for Kelowna:	90
Maybe, I'll give a listen:	267
No, why would I tune in now if I didn't before?:	194
No, I don't listen to traditional radio:	99
No, I'll stick with my favourite thanks:	103

February 14, 2014 - 278 votes
Should Gilmore Junio be named Canada's flag bearer for the closing ceremonies at the Sochi Olympics?

Yes:	243
No:	35

February 13, 2014 - 1221 votes
Do you approve of plans for a new 24-storey downtown hotel on the old Willow Inn site?

Yes:	846
No:	375

February 12, 2014 - 472 votes
How will Canada's men's hockey team fare at the Olympics?

Gold:	339
Silver:	53
Bronze:	37
Fourth:	23
Worse than fourth:	20

February 11, 2014 - 654 votes
Do you believe the federal government when it says it has almost wiped out the deficit?

Yes:	148
No:	506

February 9, 2014 - 944 votes
Are you happy with Canada's olympic performance so far?

Yes, they are doing great:	837
Somewhat but they could do better:	67
No, disappointing thus far:	40

February 7, 2014 - 752 votes
How do you think Canada will fare at the Sochi Olympics?

10 to 15 medals:	258
16 to 20 medals:	107
21 to 25 medals:	188
26 to 30 medals:	160
More than 30:	39

February 5, 2014 - 813 votes
Some North American retailers are citing reduced sales to expanding on-line competition. How are your spending habits trending?

Purchase nothing on-line:	288
Purchase zero to 20% on-line:	387
Purchase 20% to 50% on-line:	99
Purchase more than 50% on-line:	39

February 4, 2014 - 972 votes
How much have you embraced Facebook?

Don't have a profile, don't use it:	400
Use it once a month or less:	76
Use it several times a month:	47
Use it several times a week:	115
Use it several times a day:	314
Use it several times an hour:	20

February 3, 2014 - 485 votes
Are you currently, or will you become, an organ donor?

Yes:	360
No:	125

January 31, 2014 - 1088 votes
Should BC's liquor laws change to allow people who choose to consume alcohol the opportunity to walk freely around festival grounds as opposed to being confined to a restricted 'beer garden?'

Yes:	524
No:	564

January 30, 2014 - 1018 votes
Are you worried about the safety of athletes at the Olympics in Sochi?

Yes:	787
No:	231

January 29, 2014 - 432 votes
Where would you like to see a new Municipal Hall built in West Kelowna?

3656 Brown Road:	30
3641 Elliott Road:	66
3717 Elliott Road:	28
2528 Main Street:	308

January 28, 2014 - 827 votes
Will an increase to $1.25 an hour to park at a meter stop you from shopping or enjoying activities in downtown Kelowna?

Yes:	643
No:	184

January 27, 2014 - 621 votes
Should minors who distribute child porn over the internet be identified?

Yes:	567
No:	54

January 24, 2014 - 914 votes
Will the prospect of a shrinking loonie stop you from crossing the border to shop or holiday?

Yes:	299
No:	362
I don't shop or vacation in the United States:	253

January 23, 2014 - 875 votes
Should passengers riding in tax cabs be forced to cover the clean-up cost if they vomit inside the cab?

Yes:	813
No:	62

January 22, 2014 - 353 votes
Was Walter Gray wrong to send a letter to the City of Belleville supporting a renovation of their aging arena?

Yes:	247
No:	106

January 21, 2014 - 516 votes
Should a commercial component be included as part of the Pandosy Waterfront project to help pay for a new park on the site?

Yes:	325
No:	191

January 20, 2014 - 203 votes
If you are a smoker are you more apt to quit smoking during highly publicized events such as 'non-smoking week?'

Yes:	15
No:	188

January 19, 2014 - 1714 votes
Should Canuck's Coach John Tortorella be punished?

Yes, rules are rules - he should be suspended:	733
No, it is just boys being boys:	753
Yes, but just a fine:	228

January 17, 2014 - 694 votes
Would you be in favour of a Tourist Visitor Centre at the end of Queensway?

Yes:	224
No:	470

January 16, 2014 - 1043 votes
Do you agree with a proposal put forth by some federal BC Liberals to legalize prostitution?

Yes:	811
No:	232

January 15, 2014 - 246 votes
Do you agree with a decision not to endorse an amalgamation study involving Vernon, Coldstream and RDNO areas B and C?

Yes:	97
No:	149

January 14, 2014 - 673 votes
Do you believe educating 'Johns' and sex trade workers will help lessen prostitution on and off of Kelowna streets?

Yes:	59
No:	614

January 13, 2014 - 674 votes
A new poll suggests saving for retirement is the number one financial goal among Canadians in 2014. What is your financial goal this year?

Saving for retirement:	130
Paying down your debt:	255
Putting money away for a rainy day:	29
Saving for a large purchase such as car or house:	27
Trying to stay above water:	197
Other:	36

January 10, 2014 - 1026 votes
Should deer culls in BC be stopped?

Yes:	300
No:	726

January 9, 2014 - 813 votes
An Ipsos Reid poll suggests smartphone owners spend nearly 8 hours a day gazing at a multi-media screen of some sort Where is your daily screen-viewing consumption?

More than 8 hours:	77
About 8 hours:	20
Between 5-8 hours:	83
Between 2-5 hours:	249
Less than 2 hours:	134
An hour or less:	250

January 8, 2014 - 940 votes
Will the latest H1N1 fears prompt you to get a flu vaccination?

Yes:	62
No:	542
I already had my flu shot:	336

January 7, 2014 - 437 votes
Canada's Olympic hockey team was named Tuesday. Do you believe the team assembled will win gold in Sochi?

Yes:	304
No:	133

January 6, 2014 - 143 votes
After three years of no tax increases or a tax decrease, can you live with Penticton's decision to raise municipal taxes by 2%?

Yes:	106
No:	37

January 5, 2014 - 862 votes
Are you OK with companies transporting oilsands crude by rail?

Yes:	376
No:	455
I don't care:	31

January 3, 2014 - 611 votes
Do you feel safe from predators such as cougars or coyotes?

Yes:	503
No:	108

January 2, 2014 - 759 votes
Do you believe Rob Ford will win another term as mayor of Toronto?

Yes:	270
No:	489

January 1, 2014 - 647 votes
Did you make one or more New Year's resolutions?

Yes - and I kept mine from last year:	32
Yes - but I did not keep mine from last year:	30
Yes - I did not make any last year:	34
No - I did last year but did not keep it:	10
No - I did last year and kept it:	10
No - I don't make resolutions:	531

December 30, 2013 - 1153 votes
If skiers get lost while out of bounds should they pay for search and rescue?

Yes:	973
No:	92
Yes and banned from the ski hill for 5 years:	57
No but banned from the ski hill for 5 years:	31

December 30, 2013 - 748 votes
Where did you donate money to this year?

Food Bank:	213
Salvation Army:	250
Red Cross:	5
United Way:	5
Homelessness:	14
World disaster relief:	12
Cancer research:	20
Other charities:	126
I will be donating:	5
I did not donate:	98

December 28, 2013 - 461 votes
Will you be going to New York New Years at Stuart Park?

Yes:	59
No:	402

December 26, 2013 - 1543 votes
If you are going shopping on Boxing Day, what will you buy?

Electronics:	118
Housewares:	31
Hardware:	5
Toys:	13
Food:	30
Clothes:	47
Sporting goods:	26
I am not going shopping:	1273

December 20, 2013 - 1186 votes
Should elementary schools in the Okanagan consider removing letter grades from elementary school report cards?

Yes:	157
No:	1029

December 18, 2013 - 568 votes
Is Kelowna getting a good return on its investment into the city's parade float?

Yes:	204
No:	364

December 17, 2013 - 1736 votes
Should kids be allowed to accompany their parents in pubs and bars?

Yes:	603
No:	1133

December 16, 2013 - 665 votes
Do you feel you are better off financially in 2013 than you were in 2012?

Yes:	153
No:	467
The same:	45

December 12, 2013 - 885 votes
Should it be incumbent on utilities to go door-to-door and inform residents of impending planned power outages?

Yes:	646
No:	239

December 11, 2013 - 540 votes
Can Sensible BC's petition campaign ever be successful?

Yes:	326
No:	214

December 9, 2013 - 1395 votes
Do you agree with a Vancouver company's decision not to accept an ad on behalf of the Centre for Inquiry Canada?

Yes:	557
No:	838

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