Letters

Even the Peach is adhering to the mandatory mask protocols. (Monique Tamminga - Western News)

Letter: Wear a mask

Letter to the editor from head of Okanagan - Skaha Teacher’s Union

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LETTER: Wear a mask for the benefit of all

If this virus latches onto one of your cells, it takes over the RNA and DNA and makes you sick

  • Dec 2, 2020
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LETTER: Wear a mask

The reputable science on this overwhelmingly clear: Wear a mask

  • Dec 1, 2020
Mandatory masks has caused a division of opinion and increased hostility by the anti-mask movement. (Western News file photo)

OPINION: ‘I wear a mask for people like this daughter who hasn’t seen her mom since February’

‘Her story broke me…maybe because I had just watched protesters laughing in their unmasked revelry’

  • Nov 29, 2020
Mandatory masks has caused a division of opinion and increased hostility by the anti-mask movement. (Western News file photo)
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LETTER: Premier should reject Site C plan

There is still time to abandon the plan

  • Nov 26, 2020
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BC Teachers' Federation President Teri Mooring is asking parents of school-aged children to encourage the wearing of masks when possible in schools. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)

LETTER: Teachers union encourages culture of mask wearing in B.C. schools

BCTF President Teri Mooring asks parents to talk with children about wearing masks in school

  • Nov 24, 2020
BC Teachers' Federation President Teri Mooring is asking parents of school-aged children to encourage the wearing of masks when possible in schools. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)
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LETTER: Proposed development too close to Penticton landfill

Health concerns raised about proposed Canadian Horizons development

  • Nov 19, 2020
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Letter writer Neil Pritchard is in favour of building the Lake to Lake cycle route.

Letter: Cyclist backs Lake to Lake bike route

Penticton needs to be a cycle-friendly as possible

  • Nov 16, 2020
Letter writer Neil Pritchard is in favour of building the Lake to Lake cycle route.
Letter writer Ken Hyde said the Lake to Lake bicycle route benefits a small amount of people and costs taxpayers a huge amount.

Letter: Expensive bike route nobody wants

Letter writer Ken Hyland says costly bike lane benefits very few

Letter writer Ken Hyde said the Lake to Lake bicycle route benefits a small amount of people and costs taxpayers a huge amount.
Red Deer Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign kicks off Nov. 13 and runs until Dec. 24. (File photo by BLACK PRESS)

Letter: Salvation Army kettle volunteers needed

Now more than ever, funds needed to help impoverished

Red Deer Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign kicks off Nov. 13 and runs until Dec. 24. (File photo by BLACK PRESS)
The RCMP help deliver meals to seniors two times a week. (Fig restaurant photo)

North Okanagan seniors thankful for support

LETTER: Local restaurant keeps elders fed

The RCMP help deliver meals to seniors two times a week. (Fig restaurant photo)
(Pixabay photo)

LETTER: Joint replacement wait times in B.C.

Arthritis society’s call for government to make reducing wait times a priority

(Pixabay photo)
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LETTER: Alternative to time change suggested

Half-hour shift would end twice-yearly process of changing clocks

  • Nov 4, 2020
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October is Foster Parent Appreciation month. (stock image)

North Okanagan foster families applauded

October is Foster Parent Appreciation Month

October is Foster Parent Appreciation month. (stock image)
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LETTER: Lekhi family received support from Summerland

Family was showed kindness following racist vandalism in summer

  • Sep 17, 2020
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LETTER: Change in forest policies needed

Current model of forest management has negative effects

  • Sep 4, 2020
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Vernon bylaw staff are thanked for keeping Linear Park clean and tidy. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

North Okanagan park back to being beautiful

LETTER: City thanked for keeping Linear Park clean

Vernon bylaw staff are thanked for keeping Linear Park clean and tidy. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)
Dog poop raising a stink on Okanagan trails

Dog poop raising a stink on Okanagan trails

LETTER: Pick up after your pooch

Dog poop raising a stink on Okanagan trails
Inasive weeds spread out along the hillsides next to the Grey Canal Trail. (Submitted Photo)

Weeds taking over Okanagan hillsides

LETTER: Doesn’t anyone care anymore?

Inasive weeds spread out along the hillsides next to the Grey Canal Trail. (Submitted Photo)
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LETTER: Irreversible harm done to Summerland business

Summerland mayor’s confrontation over Confederate flag has harmed store

  • Jul 29, 2020
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