Letters

LETTER – Setting speed tickets based on income would set up two-tiered system

January 29, 2023 // 0 Comments

Re: Speeding fines should be based on how much money we make Is this not the same as two-tier medical system which 99 per cent, I am guessing, of Canadians do not want? [Continue]

LETTER – Waiting for news on investigation into bus crash

January 20, 2023 // 0 Comments

A few weeks ago you commented that we should not speculate as to what happened with the e-bus crash on 97c. Since then Ive heard nothing about the crash ie. who died, did the [Continue]

LETTER – Councillors should have used ‘sober second thought’ on photo

January 18, 2023 // 1 Comment

Hello Mel. Although I’ve not lived in Kamloops since 2013, I still keep an eye on the city’s politics, and as of late, it’s certainly been interesting. When I first saw [Continue]

LETTER – James Peters’ editorial on Mayor Hamer-Jackson is confusing

January 16, 2023 // 0 Comments

Re: PETERS: Opportunity cost is mounting for Kamloops council I hope you would please take the time to read my cut and pasted highlights of your editorial and answer my [Continue]

LETTER – Fast food restaurant is no place for a bath or a dog wash

January 15, 2023 // 2 Comments

The homeless and mental health problem just keeps getting worse. Today we decided to go for an early lunch at a fast food restaurant which I am not naming or locating because [Continue]

LETTER – Editorial perpetuates the myth about proportional representation

January 10, 2023 // 4 Comments

Re: U.S. Speaker fiasco gives us a taste of proportional representation Mel, you are perpetuating myths, which by definition are incorrect. There is no way in the world [Continue]

LETTER – Finding a shopping cart at stores is getting to be a challenge

January 10, 2023 // 3 Comments

I live on the North Shore (not the Shore) and try and shop here as much as possible. I went to Shoppers a few days ago. I tried to find a cart for my goods but none were [Continue]

LETTER – Pro rep gives a voice to those shut out by first past the post

January 9, 2023 // 0 Comments

Re: U.S. Speaker fiasco gives us a taste of proportional representation. Mel, under FPTP, the Democrats would have won the first-round vote. But that’s not the point. A [Continue]

LETTER – Patient safety is key in radio communication at new RIH addition

January 3, 2023 // 0 Comments

Should the new addition at Royal Inland Hospital be designated a “radio free zone”? Just this past year, a report in a couple of media outlets stated that Kamloops Fire [Continue]

LETTER – Consumers being ripped off at every turn in the name of inflation

December 22, 2022 // 3 Comments

Stats Can had the latest report on inflation today (Wednesday Dec 21), and it was good(?) news, bad news. Apparently inflation nationwide has dropped to 6.8%, however, the [Continue]

LETTER – Consultation only works if City, social agencies actually listen

December 15, 2022 // 3 Comments

Re: EDITORIAL – Mustard Seed’s approach to shelter is a lesson in consultation Dear Mr. Armchair Mayor: First, I take exception to the fact that “apparently” [Continue]

LETTERS – Bring back nurses’ residences to help fill vacancies

December 2, 2022 // 0 Comments

From what I have been reading the biggest deterrent to doctors wanting to go into family practice is the cost of overhead to open a practice. So… build clinics associated [Continue]

LETTER – Canadian soccer coach was just trying to inspire his players

December 1, 2022 // 2 Comments

Re: Editorial – Canada’s World Cup team made us proud, unlike the coach Mel I do enjoy your segment on CFJC news, but I feel you were off base with your comments [Continue]

LETTER – Bill 36 is an outrageous attack on fundamental rights and freedoms

November 27, 2022 // 6 Comments

A letter I sent this morning to the Premier and Health Minister. Good Morning First let me say that I have been a lifelong supporter of the NDP. I was a delegate to [Continue]