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Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the fourth week of April 2025. 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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BC teacher's 'unprofessional language' gets her suspended, reprimanded

I don't know why anyone bothers teaching at all. — Christine Allison, via iNFOnews.ca

It's more difficult than you'd think for police to deal with fugitives in BC

Sometimes switching provinces will save you from the warrant, but it can be a real headache if you get picked up for something else because it takes time to check with the original jurisdiction to see if they want to extend the warrant, and in the meantime the accused sits in cells. As well, if the warrant is extended to the new jurisdiction the length of time it takes to transport the accused to the original jurisdiction is considerable and very unpleasant. Sheriffs vans are not 5 star transport. Lousy food, very limited bathroom access, hours sitting on a steel bench in a very small box with no ability to stretch out. The temperature control often leaves a lot to be desired as well. It can be very hot, or very cold, and there's nothing the accused can do about it. Overall better to just take the hit and do the time. — William Mastop, via iNFOnews.ca

Garth Mullins on surviving decades of the war on drugs

Well there is some food for thought. Really well thought out views here. — William Mastop, via iNFOnews.ca

Prolific Kelowna shoplifter ordered to pay stores back

So you want somebody with no money to pay for items he stole in the past. Well I guess that may push him to steal again to pay for it then. The judge obviously doesn't understand how little money some people really have. Guess he hasn't had to experience below poverty living. Maybe community hours would be better for everyone. — Sandra Deutch

BC toddlers win $2,500 after parents have dispute with daycare: Human Rights Tribunal

Ummmm...I don't understand. The daycare didn't want a contagious sickness passed to others and that is wrong? — Pam Neufeld, via iNFOnews.ca

Poilievre promises to end ban on single-use plastic straws, other items

Oh my God I'm so happy about this (said sarcastically). He is so working to make Canadian life better! — Bonnie Derry, via iNFOnews.ca

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Why would he do this? A mini Trump. Canadians are much smarter than Americans. They won't fall for this. — Robert Bishop, via iNFOnews.ca

Kamloops trustee asks fellow school board members to forgo pay in face of budget shortfall

Wow. That's an impressive suggestion. I hope it gets adopted. That would definitely set a great example. — Ann-Marie Hunter, via iNFOnews.ca

U.S. students look north as Trump freezes funding to American universities

Their loss is a nice gain for Canada! — William Mastop, via iNFOnews.ca

Kelowna man who filmed dozens of people in public washrooms jailed

I hope they have him under 24/7 camera surveillance. — Bill Grigg, via iNFOnews.ca

California governor urges Canadians to ignore Trump, come back for sand, sun and wine

I love California but I will not step foot into the United States until that dictator is out of office. Make no mistake, Trump is a dictator. This dictator is destroying your beautiful country. — Susan Moro, via iNFOnews.ca

BC man sues police watchdog over report into Vernon murder

Ouch! The costs order may be a pretty significant penalty for Mr. Duhamel. — William Mastop, via iNFOnews.ca

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