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Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the first week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. 

Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at mjones@infonews.ca.

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JONESIE: The lessons of free-range children long forgotten

Great article, reminds me of my childhood memories. — Bonnie Derry, via iNFOnews.ca

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I’m with you. An immigrant family asked me if I thought it was wrong that their two boys were out somewhere on their bikes in our small town and I said “no” which apparently was not the usual response they got. I was sad. Best time of our lives tearing around. — Nancy Strachan, via iNFOnews.ca

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I remember "no rules" and it was scary at times. Somehow I remember feeling safe, always somewhere to go. I’m a whole bunch of years older than you, Marshall. I still feel mostly safe. — Janis Joanne Thompson, via iNOFnews.ca

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This made me laugh. I grew up in the 60s, so much of what you said brought out such memories. We didn't have 'guns' but we did make gunpowder, that would smoke a lot and that's about it. We let air out of tires, played street hockey and had rock fights. Maybe not the smartest. We had to be home for supper or it would be cold (dad had to eat at 5:15). We tobogganed till we near froze to death and filled our boots with snow. Ah, the good old days my friend. Thanks for the memories. — Dave Ellington, via email 

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Great story, and those children all grew up to be hard working, well adjusted adults ... a lot of the children growing up now have anxiety, no social life, low self esteem and can't function without technology. — Kathleen Myshrall, via iNFOnews.ca

JONESIE: BC Conservatives are already clearing decks for another election

It must also be noted that Scott Anderson ran as a Conservative in 2013 against Eric Foster. Similar circumstance. The only difference is he wasn’t able to conjure up enough votes to be an actual threat. Politicians who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw rocks — Janet Green, via iNFOnews.ca

Steep fine for Kelowna pub that sold teen a can of stout

Maybe if authorities were remotely as stringent and tough when it comes to fentanyl and other far more dangerous and illicit drugs, we’d be getting somewhere. — Sandy Walker, via iNFOnews.ca

B.C. judge urgently halts assisted death of Alberta woman, day before MAID procedure

Glad to hear that MAID has persons on alert for abuse and over stretch. We need to safeguard the boundaries of this program. Thanks to all on watch. — Judith Doreen Buckler, via iNFOnews.ca

Kamloops podcaster gives controversial mayor chance to air grievances

What I got out of this is that an ill mannered dog is still barking and ill mannered. — George Fraser @FraserGeorg, via X.com

Popular spots to enjoy ramen in Okanagan, Kamloops

Not many options in Kamloops for Ramen. Ramen Time is closed and theirs was the best. — lshumanitysucks, via X.com

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Thank you. Great food article and review. — Deborah Podurgiel, via iNFOnews.ca

Special interlocutor calls for 20-year probe into missing Indigenous children

Dear Editor,

The following essence and abstracts of two interviews and an article in the Western Standard News are toxic examples of just how far away from the truth we have come in our pursuit of reconciliation.

In an interview with an interlocutor, CBC reporter Brett Forester, Oct. 30 2024 ‘Indigenous leaders praise report on Canada's 'disappeared residential school children,’ interlocutor Kimberly Murray calls for reparations, new legislation, criminal code changes and a new commission of investigation.

During her interview with Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press, Oct. 29 2024 ‘The Special Interlocutor also calls for 20 year probe into missing Indigenous children’.

That would also be an open invitation for the Chiefs and their lawyers to continue to milk Canadian taxpayers.

It's been three years since an Indigenous leader in Kamloops stated there were two hundred and 15 unmarked graves on the sites of a former residential school orchard/septic system/grave yard, ignoring the well known fact those ground penetrating radar machines can only tell if the soil may have been disturbed.

According to an article in the Western Standard by Cory Morgan, Oct. 27., 2024 ‘MORGAN: Money can't solve Canada's Indigenous crisis’, there is currently an estimated 40 thousand Indigenous children in Canada's child welfare system.

The Federal Liberal government recently wanted to give $47.8 billion to the Indigenous people for child welfare programs on reserves. This is after the government already settled with Indigenous people for $23.3 billion in 2023, to compensate them for having taken children into its care in the past.

That is a total of 70 billion dollars, 1.77 million dollars for each and every Indigenous child in government care right now, that should be the exclusive responsibility of their parents.

It’s no wonder federal and provincial spending is spiralling out of control and Canada is on the edge of a financial failure. What we desperately need is an evidence based forensic audit, before this becomes the scam of the century, and we need that now.

Andy Thomsen, via email 

Defiant and controversial: Kamloops mayor digs in with half of term left

Great journalism, Levi. I look forward to reading more of your articles. — Robert Bishop

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At least he try to make change. The last mayor just took the money and was a "Yes" man. — Kim Young, via iNFOnews.ca

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An absolute mess inside and out. — Angela Lawrence, via iNFOnews.ca 

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Maybe you shouldn’t have walked into city hall like a hurricane acting like Boss Hog saying you would get rid of people and harassing staff — lVal L @logan_val, via X.com

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Stupid slob says what? Pretend rebel is useless to Kamloops. — david son @davidsonin343, via X.com

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You have to earn respect, it isn’t handed to you. And you, dear mayor, have not done that at all. This town is worse than when you were elected on empty promises. — Lisa L @cdnlisa2, via X.com

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This is a funny article. I particularly like "On a bookcase near the door he keeps a pile for confidential reports..." — T.Ruth @t_ruth49851, via X.com

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He isn't wrong. Like it or not, he is piloting the plane and council is behaving like they want the plane to crash, not caring that the council themselves and rest of Kamloops will crash too. — Poodlemama @Kamloopsmama77, via X.com

B.C. port employers to launch lockout at terminals as labour disruption begins

It's time that Ports Service delivery designated an essential service. Enough that a small work force has the ability to hold Canada ransom to demands that not only limit technology and advancement but disrupt the country’s economy. Continuous disruption will impact future international investment and growth for Canada. Joke to the world recently.

Canada Post as a Crown corporation has outlived its usefulness and financial ability in today’s world of alternative service delivery of consumer purchases. Put it up for sale and let’s get on with. No need to financially bail out another Crown Corporation

The opinions expressed are mine alone.

Respectfully, Robert (Bob) Gray, Kamloops, via email

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No signs of end to mayor's year-long legal spats with non-profits

Couldn't go a week without sticking our mayor in the news I see. Homeless up, crime up, we just want to focus on the mayor. — Chris Webster, via iNFOnews.ca

BC nurse swiped narcotics from work, then worked while high

This nurse should have been fired and charges laid against her for theft. Why is the nurse's union protecting her? What happens if she's working and put a patient or patients lives in danger? She clearly has a drug issue, needs help, and the government and authorities need to be held accountable for their lack of concern and holding that nurse accountable for her actions. — Tony Oostendarp, via iNFOnews.ca

 

Letter to the editor - OMG the elections

My hubby and I moved from Penticton, but our hearts are still there, including a lot of good friends.

We are all elected out. Saskatchewan just finished their elections and we are so new here that we don't have anything to compare it to. But It was definitely a loud and clear message to the Sask Party. The Rural community voted for Sask Party but the large centres of Regina and Saskatoon went NDP.  We have four years on this rocking horse.

All the while, we are of course watching the United States. I can't believe the dog eat dog race. With the unprofessional behaviour on the side of Trump, it is a miracle to me that anyone would want to vote for him. But they will and they are. I am worried about how this election will go and how it will affect Canadians.

I so appreciate and look forward to your Informational Newsletter.

L.J. Hamill, via email

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