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July 29, 2025 - 1:42 PM
Here you'll find reader responses to stories, letters to the editor and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week. They may have been edited slightly for readability.
Kelowna bank robber awarded $10,000 by Human Rights Tribunal
This decision seems bizarre. They were going to fire him. He clearly was a disaster at the job. They used the wrong words and he gets a $10k payday because of it?
— William Mastop, via iNFOnews.ca
This should be appealed.
— Colin Pritchard, via iNFOnews.ca
RE: Friday, July 25 newsletter editorial about kids on the road with e-bikes
Great questions, Marshall.
When new technological devices are introduced to the world, it makes sense they will come with unforeseen problems requiring resolution.
When the web first fired up, all kinds of issues surfaced, some potentially deadly, like dating site predators, big money scams, child-luring, etc.
eBikes are great for health, function, and combating global warming. Like you, I think the Western world needs to incorporate new infrastructure to accommodate alternative forms of transportation.
Introducing training & licensing, as well as age &/or other restrictions, and educating the general public about eBike safety (which differs from manual bikes) may be the way to go, and I'm sure there are many other great ideas out there as well.
— Karen Klein, Kamloops, via email
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'Intimidated and scared:' Shuswap realtor harassed by senior
He looks just as I'd imagine someone who would engage in this alleged behaviour would look. The only difference is that his selfie wasn't taken inside of his truck, and those don't appear to be Oakley shades.
— Brett Mineer, via iNFOnews.ca
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That's creepy as can be. There are clearly some issues in Mr. Mulvagh's head. I hope he can move on.
— William Mastop, via iNFOnews.ca
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iN DISCUSSION: Rats. So many rats
We refer to other humans as rats, as in "You dirty rat".
However a rat is only a vermin in our eyes, not theirs, maybe a predator or a prey to other animals. If you believe in a Creator, what do you suspect that Creator would say to you about your view of rats? The creator might say "get over yourselves, you filthy humans", you've created the very conditions you are complaining about.
— Patrick Longworth, Penticton, via iNFOnews.ca
Wow! I had no idea about the BC Interior's huge rat problem, which definitely needs to be resolved. Rats are dangerous to humans and other animals in many ways.
After reading the article & the large number of email responses, I had a thought that maybe residents who bring cage-caught rats to animal control, dead or alive, the city could pay a "bounty" of sorts for every rat they bring in. Animal Control could then deal with their disposal.
I think a small reward with catch & transport guidelines would encourage people to hunt these critters down while decreasing their populations. I don't know if this could work but additional brainstorming might... just an idea.
— Karen Klein, Kamloops, via email
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VIDEO: A grieving mother pushes for more suicide prevention in Kamloops
Very sad has this happened again this week to a younger person.
— Nikki Milenk, via iNFOnews.ca
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'Very frightening': Paddleboarder loses air on lake near Kamloops
A bit over dramatic, people.
— Jordan William, via iNFOnews.ca
* Perhaps, Jordan, but also a good reminder for all those folks you see on paddleboards without life jackets — Mj
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iN VIDEO: Williams Lake drunk driver injured in low speed crash caught on camera
I remember as a kid when there was a big push to get people to wear their seatbelts. That big round shatter area on the windshield in front of the driver's seat was a very common feature in accidents. Walking around outside the icbc crashed car lot you could see lots of them.
— William Mastop, via iNFOnews.ca
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Summerland man accuses district of 'playing dirty' in lengthy mushroom farm dispute
Wasting taxpayers' money and court time. For what? To see his name in print?
— Grant Bates, via iNFOnews.ca
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