Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the first week of February 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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iN RESPONSE to Feb. 3, 2025 newsletter editorial regarding the disfunction on Kamloops city council

I think the council should focus on city business and not be upset by words. It seems to me they all need to be replaced. The mayor was met with intolerance from them from day one. He was elected to change things and make the city a better place, but seems some councillors don’t agree. — William Balyx, via email

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I have a question. Has the mayor done anything since being elected which is a genuine benefit to the citizens of Kamloops? Just a question. — Robin Dunn, via email

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His behaviour is unprecedented in this city. He has no respect for his role or the citizens of Kamloops. He must resign. — Shannon Wallis, via email 

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I like the mayor. Council does not care for the citizens of Kamloops. — Alexa Pongracz, via email 

Trudeau says U.S. tariffs on Canada will be paused for 30 days

OK, Trump has backed down for now, but wake up people! We continue to boycott US products until we get a permanent resolution! Double down! That’s what the Trump clown show does. Let’s stay strong. Go Canada! — Bonnie Derry, via email

Tribunal slams ICBC as Kelowna driver wins appeal

It’s about time ICBC got told. The way they bully their customers around is sad. If we had open competition in the market, ICBC would never get away with this, but sadly we are stuck with a one company monopoly. — Dick Dawson, via iNFOnews.ca 

Kamloops wildlife photographer makes rare find

Very cool! — Laura York, via iNFOnews.ca 

BC realtor promised client a Kelowna condo, instead bought himself a house

A disgusting man who took advantage of the kindness and ran with it with no regard for what he did. He should have received jail time. — Richard Haines, via iNFOnews.ca 

Trudeau announces 25 per cent targeted retaliatory tariffs

Why is our response targeting alcohol from red states? These tariffs imposed by the U.S. are not targeted based on province of production, they are based on nation of production. Our response should be similarly targeted. — William Mastop, via iNFOnews.ca

Vernon seniors centre sued by founders over unpaid debt

The Knights of Columbus should forgive the loan knowing the centre is falling into a state of disrepair and let them take what money they do have to fix what needs to be fixed. These are very hard times right now and the seniors that live there should come first over profit. You can’t bleed money from stone. — Bryan Urich, via iNFOnews.ca 

THOMPSON: Canada don't fall for Trump's lies, bluster and nonsense

Buy Canadian, and if we don’t make it or grow it, buy Mexican, Central and South American and anywhere else in the world. — Bonnie Derry, via iNFOnews.ca 

Canada's forestry sector faces uncertainty with 25 per cent U.S. tariffs

Read it again. The US can only satisfy 70% of the need without taking into consideration the LA fires and North Carolina hurricane damage. The Americans are going to have to have the lumber and they will pay. Take a deep breath and keep avoiding buying US products until they iron this out. — Bonnie Derry, via iNFOnews.ca 

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