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NDP supporter not surprised at election result
I can relate to you on this Laurence. It is essential that the NDP move away from the lukewarm ambiance, and start getting very serious and committed to the kinds of changes that are essential if we a... More...
By manifesto2000

Some more equal?
Time to abolish the Senate. All these moronic senators that can't tell their principal residence from the cottage have no common sense to adjudicate on laws coming before them. Incompetence, ineptitud... More...
By bbj

You want change? Make your voice heard
It could be argued that those that did not choose to vote were happy with the status quo! The other half that did vote rewarded the Liberals and Premier Clark with an increased majority. Well done! Th... More...
By bbj

Sad Senate saga continues
It is my strong opinion that if nobody had asked questions about Duffy's claims for housing allowance he would have most certainly kept the $ 90,000. This would have made it, in my eyes , a theft of t... More...
By Casey Berlanda

Interior Health's priorities wrong
there are only 3 countries in the world that have Canada style health care i.e. a single payer system run by the government. Those 3 countries are Canada, North Korea and Cuba! Surely, we can look to ... More...
By eaglebudd

Prominent Canadians back petition to rename Victoria Day to honour aboriginals
Victoria Day is just fine the way it is so leave it alone. More...
By bbj

Sad Senate saga continues
The Senate is indeed besmirching itself. However, remember that Harper gave the Provinces an opportunity to elect Senators instead of the PM appointing Senators. Only Alberta took the opportunity and ... More...
By eaglebudd

Gouged at the gas pumps
Free enterprise is all about choice. Driving or not driving. Filling up here in in Oroville. Buying an electric car or diesel or hybrid. Walking, busing, riding. Of course you have choices Don! Really... More...
By bbj

Seniors being driven off the road
I drove scared with my husband for years before his dementia diagnosis. It makes me glad there is something in place now to address this concern. I do also have a 90 year old friend who drives only in... More...
By 1src

Funding urged for infertility treatments
There should be absolutely no new funding of any kind, in any government department; and no new "programs" until all deficits are reduced to ZERO, government budgets cut by at least 25% and taxes are ... More...
By galabb

Interior Health's priorities wrong
Limit the burgeoning bureaucratic mess that is called Interior Health. The problem is there is no accountability to the "clients" which are the premium payers of this province. The only true solution ... More...
By bbj

Seniors being driven off the road
What about the safety of other road users and nearby pedestrians? Incompetent drivers should be kept off the road -- no age restriction applied. More...
By bbj

Strange rewards for poor performance
They do need to have a Bi Election, so I would hope that the people that voted for Dan Ashton don't vote for Christy Clark simply on the issue of principal. More...
By petrazatzke

Seniors being driven off the road
What has happened to Dr. Patient confidentiality ? More...
By eaglebudd

Interior Health's priorities wrong
Once again, greed steers Kelowna. Do you think there will be any beds in the new IHA office tower? In case anyone needs a nap or whatever. More...
By omero

Hiawatha decision a tragedy
bbj doesn't believe he needs to concern himself with the proper use of language. More...
By omero

Hiawatha decision a tragedy
Walter Gray and the city do have jurisdiction over city policies. And clearly, they believe they have license to ignore them. More...
By omero

Gouged at the gas pumps
The only thing free about Free Enterprise in the Oil industry is the freedom to screw the public. Collusion among Monopolies is normal and it seems all we can do is to [censored] about it. More...
By DJA

You want change? Make your voice heard
So true, we have looked in the mirror and seen our enemy, it is us. We have allowed a minority and the 1% to decide our fate. Apathy, fear, frustration, lies, corruption, manipulation and mindless bra... More...
By DJA

Another victory for negative campaigning
http://www.cbc.ca/thenational/indepthanalysis/theinsiders/2013/05/political_ads.html More...
By r2D4

Another victory for negative campaigning
Yes, negative advertising works, but the NDP need not use lies and deceit in a negative ad. Just tell the truth about how the Liberals introduced the HST, the tripling of the debt, etc. More...
By r2D4

Kelowna City Hall closes for holiday
City hall should be closed more often. That way there will less damage done. More...
By jgzeger

Gasoline taxes erode local economy
What comes first, the chicken or egg? Try the rooster. More...
By bbj

Gasoline taxes erode local economy
So, it's the age old question...Which came first, the chicken or the egg? I used to ask this all the time when I drove but, it does NOT matter! The gov't. I am sure is behind this so they get MORE gas... More...
By Viper047

Hiawatha decision a tragedy
Check out what other cities are doing. they have copied our policy and added rules for developers so they can't just come in like Westcorp has and dictate terms with no negotiation. More...
By 1src

Concerned about GMOs
Here you go again Casey, making every argument you can think of, except for using actual science to try and prove what you're saying. I'm not on anybodies "payroll" I'm just dedicated to bringing a mo... More...
By SkeptiDad

A kinder, gentler Harper?
We aren't supposed to have special interest groups called political parties running the government. They represent party first. More...
By Just Cause

Fundraiser set for West Kelowna couple
Yes, many would love to see the connection in this one! The mind boggles. More...
By bbj

Could premier live in Valley?
Zeger is on new meds again so don't take him seriously! Those Canadian meds you use in Carlsbad are more powerful than those you buy locally. The same for the beer. More...
By bbj

Planning change would help Farmers' Market
The growth of Kelowna and particularly the Farmers Market across Springfield is a great idea and more stalls and farmers will be able to display their wares. Good move! More...
By bbj