Letters

Children play at a Vancouver daycare centre, Sept. 5, 2019. (B.C. government)

LETTER: Middle class better off with Trudeau’s child benefit boost

It’s a transfer, not a tax cut, but it helps families get ahead

  • Oct 21, 2019
Children play at a Vancouver daycare centre, Sept. 5, 2019. (B.C. government)
(Black Press Media file)

LETTER: On the future of salmon farming in B.C.

Ecologists have been sounding the alarm for decades

  • Oct 20, 2019
(Black Press Media file)
LETTER: Bylaws needed for short-term rentals

LETTER: Bylaws needed for short-term rentals

There are still no bylaws in Summerland regarding where short-term rental units are allowed

  • Oct 18, 2019
LETTER: Bylaws needed for short-term rentals
LETTER: The importance of universal pharmacare

LETTER: The importance of universal pharmacare

Most people can’t afford their prescription drugs

  • Oct 18, 2019
LETTER: The importance of universal pharmacare
Caribou herds in B.C. are divided into four groups, southern mountain (shown), central mountain, northern mountain and boreal. (B.C. government)

LETTERS: Wolf kills, wilderness protection and caribou recovery

Readers respond to Tom Fletcher’s column on B.C. program

  • Oct 17, 2019
Caribou herds in B.C. are divided into four groups, southern mountain (shown), central mountain, northern mountain and boreal. (B.C. government)
LETTER: Questions to ask yourself before the election

LETTER: Questions to ask yourself before the election

Okanagan resident urging voters to consider climate

LETTER: Questions to ask yourself before the election
LETTER: Burning of garbage a problem in Trout Creek

LETTER: Burning of garbage a problem in Trout Creek

Summerland Council asked to address issue within community

  • Oct 7, 2019
LETTER: Burning of garbage a problem in Trout Creek
LETTER: Party did not deserve fascist label

LETTER: Party did not deserve fascist label

People’s Party of Canada signs vandalized in Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola riding

  • Oct 4, 2019
LETTER: Party did not deserve fascist label
LETTER: What is the point of recycling

LETTER: What is the point of recycling

Apparently we have been sending our plastic garbage to third world countries

  • Sep 30, 2019
LETTER: What is the point of recycling
LETTER: Liberals, Conservatives weak on climate action

LETTER: Liberals, Conservatives weak on climate action

If we elect Liberal or Conservative governments, we abandon hope of a future for our children

  • Sep 23, 2019
LETTER: Liberals, Conservatives weak on climate action
LETTER: Trudeau controversy a non-issue

LETTER: Trudeau controversy a non-issue

Brownface was a meaningless act of costuming

  • Sep 23, 2019
LETTER: Trudeau controversy a non-issue
LETTER: Sources in cannabis cultivation story could be better balanced

LETTER: Sources in cannabis cultivation story could be better balanced

A reader responds to part of Black Press Media’s special series on cannabis agriculture in B.C.

  • Sep 19, 2019
LETTER: Sources in cannabis cultivation story could be better balanced
LETTER: Democracy concerns must be addressed

LETTER: Democracy concerns must be addressed

Critical issues keep some from voting

  • Sep 19, 2019
LETTER: Democracy concerns must be addressed
Letter: National diabetes strategy would support Canadians, save money

Letter: National diabetes strategy would support Canadians, save money

Writer urges voters to support lobbying effort to have federal government take action

  • Sep 17, 2019
Letter: National diabetes strategy would support Canadians, save money
LETTER: Hoping the election show improves

LETTER: Hoping the election show improves

Conservative leader called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a liar during debate

  • Sep 13, 2019
LETTER: Hoping the election show improves
The ongoing opioid crisis is having an impact on many, including paramedics. (Paul Henderson photo)

LETTER: Compassion needed for those addicted to opioids

First responder speaks from the front lines of the opioid crisis

  • Sep 12, 2019
The ongoing opioid crisis is having an impact on many, including paramedics. (Paul Henderson photo)
The Brentwood Imperial Youth Band marches into Kal Tire Place during the opening show at the sixth annual Okanagan Military Tattoo. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

Military Tattoo an Okanagan treasure

LETTER: Penticton resident sends kudos to Vernon crew for amazing event

  • Sep 6, 2019
The Brentwood Imperial Youth Band marches into Kal Tire Place during the opening show at the sixth annual Okanagan Military Tattoo. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
LETTER: Square dancing provides health, mobility and exercise

LETTER: Square dancing provides health, mobility and exercise

Club in West Kelowna to offer introductory session

  • Aug 29, 2019
LETTER: Square dancing provides health, mobility and exercise
LETTER: Ryga was a cultural prophet and literary activist

LETTER: Ryga was a cultural prophet and literary activist

George Ryga never gave up believing in a better world and his capacity to help

  • Aug 26, 2019
LETTER: Ryga was a cultural prophet and literary activist
LETTER: Summerland’s short-term rental policy must be examined

LETTER: Summerland’s short-term rental policy must be examined

Long-term rentals are being forced out by the lure of easy money from short-term rentals

  • Aug 26, 2019
LETTER: Summerland’s short-term rental policy must be examined
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