Opinion

The provincial government wants to sell you on the wonders of the Harmonized Sales Tax. Not surprising, since they are the major proponents of the Yes side in the referendum scheduled for September, which will decide the future of the reconfigured sales tax system.

Kick, turn, roll, flip — it’s the regular exercise I get every night as I try and fall asleep,

The South Okanagan’s public image has been enhanced over the years through tourism, wine production, agriculture and outdoor sports, plus the scenic value of its surrounding landscape.

Education as we know it needs a change in direction to meet 21st century educational needs. Because of a global awakening and technological advancement, the old style of education that many of today’s parents and grandparents experienced, isn’t enough now. There needs to be a realization that we no longer live the way that we used to. Our educational philosophy may be outdated. We should no longer teach the way that we may have been taught.

I was at the Jan 6 open house on the city’s budget discussions and questioned the $200,000 increase to Penticton and its transit system.

As my past correspondence has so often indicated, I do not agree with all decisions made by our elected officials, at all levels of government. I make up my own mind on issues and I try to be objective and fair.

Bravo to the cast and crew of this season’s Soundstage production of Chess.

In explaining council’s decision to fund upgrades for the Columbia Heights and Upper Carmi area water system from “water reserves” rather than through borrowing, Penticton Mayor Dan Ashton noted that city council has done “a terrible job” of explaining the plan.

As a resident of Penticton since 2006, a year or so prior to the economic downturn, I have sadly been witness to many small businesses closing their doors, with no intention of reopening again.