Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the fourth 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.

COAST JAPS? The story behind this infamous Kelowna sign from 80 years ago

The Federal Government of Canada had the same exclusion policy regarding Jewish people wanting to come to Canada after the First World War and the holocaust. Politicians of the day declared ‘even one Jew is too many’. Ugly stuff. — Robert Bishop, via iNFOnews.ca

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Another wonderful piece of Canadian history. I need to sit down and discuss with my Japanese-Canadian daughters. Apologizing for racist Canadians gets a bit tiring. —Gary Kirkpatrick, via iNFOnews.ca

Penticton man brings love and compassion to hospice patients

What a beautiful story. — Shirley Beasse, via iNFOnews.ca 

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Compassion and love in action. — CraigPam Whitehouse, via iNFOnews.ca

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I just wanted to say this man is a beautiful soul. I actually heard about him last week as my mother-in-law went to visit her brother in the home. She said how kind this man was and how amazing he was. How he showed so much care and love with every person. We need more people like this man in the world. Such a beautiful thing and we are so glad to come across this news article, after I heard about him. We are from Alberta so to hear it this far was pretty cool! Take care and all the best to this man and everything he is doing. — Kasey Quinn, via email 

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I have so much respect for this man and knowledge of what matters to people in their last days. Good job, just simply good job. — Richard Benjamin Veldhuis, via iNFOnews.ca

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Kudos to this generous Tim Bowley! It would be nice to have an example of how Bowley goes about having patients feel love and connection. Is there training provided for volunteers wanting to bring about some brightening up the day for these hospice patients? — Marie-paule Lacasse, via iNFOnews.ca

'It's inhumane': Vernon woman with dementia hopeful for medically assisted dying

I fully support advanced MAID requests. I have always been a strong advocate for quality of life, and in the cases of dementia, people should be allowed to make that decision while they still have capacity. I know if I received a diagnosis of dementia, I would make the request. — Savannah Smith, via iNFOnews.ca

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I wish the best for you Christine. Only you really understand how you feel, so you should be listened to. A lot of people with PTSD and other emotional and physical pain should also qualify for help to end their lives. Suicide is much more dramatic for everyone. The government should have no say on this as it’s not their pain. — Debra Kerkkonen

The dark energy pushing our universe apart may not be what it seems, scientists say

Very interesting. It’s the inclusion of articles like this that keeps me coming to iNFOnews.ca daily. — Robert Bishop, via iNFOnews.ca

iN PHOTOS: These edible mushrooms in Okanagan, Kamloops dissolve into ink

You can completely eat them when they start to go inky. They will not make you sick or taste gross. This forager doesn’t know what he’s talking about. — Juan Fernando Runnells, via iNFOnews.ca

Peachland widow wins legal fights after ICBC refuse to pay

Good for her for fighting ICBC’s decision. — Wendy Williams, via iNFOnews.ca

Vernon arborist working without a permit fined $1,000

Justice was done. Good to see for a change. — Linda Maclean, via iNFOnews.ca 

House of Commons debate over Kelowna housing data reveals the art of the spin

One-hundred per cent data and stats can be manipulated to present a picture that is more in line with the authors narrative. Federal housing minister Sean Fraser, federal immigration minister Marc Miller, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland are experts at it. — Leo Steen, via iNFOnews.ca

Court action to quash $275M in Build Kamloops loans gets January date with judge

Why are homeowners stuck with the bill? What about the rest of Kamloops that works? This isn’t fair. It is always thrown on the backs of homeowners. Enough! — John Walsh, via iNFOnews.ca

THOMPSON: Gene Kelly became more famous but his brother Fred got the last laugh

I just read that great article written by Don Thompson. I didn’t even know Gene Kelly had a brother. I’m also a journalist so I especially appreciate the written word, and when an article speaks to me, I just have to acknowledge it. The article was fun and informative. The more you know! — Sally Luckett, via iNFOnews.ca

iN RESPONSE to Friday, Nov. 22 newsletter editorial

I think safety wise it makes sense. Only up once on the ladder vs. multiple times. Sometimes the weather in December is not safe. However, I believe we need to remember and honour Remembrance Day. Sure, switch up the lights and decor, but don't light or blow up the Christmas inflatables until after Nov. 11. — Maureen J, via email

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We keep old pots and spoons near doors so we can scare the bejesus out of the deer, raccoons, JWs and Conservative door pounders. It works, and it is also fun on New Year's Eve. Deer are tasty, indeed. I would love to have them in the freezer and on the table. Lights and other decorations need to be up and lit up only around the occasion being celebrated. My darling hubby is slowly putting Christmas decorations up, but only lighting them to test the effect. Good man. — Janis Thompson, via email

iN RESPONSE to Monday, Nov. 25 newsletter editorial

Hi Marshall, I haven't been to a movie for years. I have 60 kilometres of travel to go to one. I'm a little apprehensive because everyone buys tickets online. I don't do online purchases. — Debbie Oakland, via email

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My friend and I love going to the movie theatre (and live theatre) and don't do streaming, but tend to watch movies on TV such as Saturday Night Cinema on PBS Spokane. Being past 80 years old, our tastes don't always match what is being offered. — John Pinter, via email 

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We love to go to movies, we’re retired and usually go on Sunday matinees. We go if it’s not cartoons or sci-fi or monster movies. There are few and far between movies that are worth seeing. We go for the popcorn and pop, something we rarely do at home. The seats are recliners which makes it so nice. — Therese Smortchevsky, via email

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Interesting comment and question today Mr. Jones. This will be short. Money, noise and the in your face picture in movie theatres is now annoying, since I have become a fan of watching on my little laptop. The biggest reason? I happen to live in Butt F*** BC, otherwise know as Port Alberni, where the choice of movie is pretty sad. The other day when I drove by the one and only theatre, I glanced at the playbill and it was a Spider-Man movie. Really? It’s like our used book store, full of Harold Robbins and James A. Michener. Sigh. But thank goodness, Port is full of awesome people and beautiful scenery! — Helen Price, via email

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They cost way too much! — Madma Davy, via email 

Mother orca and her children make 'grocery shopping' trip near downtown Vancouver

What fun! —Bonnie Derry, via iNFOnews.ca

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