Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third 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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iN VIDEO: RCMP investigating West Kelowna golf course melee

To editor,

As a long time golfer/Club member, I can not ever remember a period of time where there has been such a disregard for golf etiquette and just plain old disrespect for fellow players.

Since Covid, the game of golf has skyrocketed in popularity with a new generation of players who simply have not studied the time honoured rules of the game. They show up in jeans and T-shirts, they play by their own set of rules and playing their music loud and proud with an attitude of F-you! Generally, I believe, this is more evident at public courses that have a lower green fee rate than the higher rate courses that can afford on course marshalling to keep the game enjoyable for all patrons.

We have seen a rise in aggressive behavior in all facets of our communities whether it's a sports outing (man blows air horn in someone's face at hockey game) or simply taking your family for a peaceful picnic at the beach and having it disrupted by a drunken group who cares only about their moment.

My question is "What made us deviate from common respect for each other to this "ALL ABOUT ME" behavior?

It seems we are now living in a new era where we no longer share mutual respect to where it's accepted to simply behave like a BULLY!

My 2 cents.

Marc Bremner

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So this begs the question, how old are we here? Hahahaha! — Helen Price, via iNFOnews.ca

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The fighters should be banned from all golf courses in the Okanagan. — Art Clements, via iNFOnews.ca

iN RESPONSE to Monday's newsletter editorial asking if you have an appetite for a new centrist party in BC

Why do we need parties at all. A person is elected to represent an area not a party. If votes were secret ballot a representative could vote for what is best for his people and not be fired by the party. China has a no party system and they all work together for the good of the country. — Doc Holloway

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

No Governor, not happening for a lot of us Canadians. We can't bring our phones, the 'hate Trump' rhetoric would get us banned at the border. If we do get through there is a chance we will be tossed in the clink for a day or two trying to come home whilst investigations are done. And frankly, most of all it is totally all you American's fault the idiot is in power and it's up to all you Americans to do something about it. Til then I will stick to the sun and sand in beautiful BC. And we Canadians are finding out that we actually are doing all right without your country or people. Get rid of him and we will come back! — Helen Price, via iNFOnews.ca

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We've been attacked by a newly fascist country, the U.S. More than 50% of the U.S. population voted for Trump. It would be as dangerous for us to travel to the U.S. as to travel to North Korea or Iran or Russia. — Robert Bishop, via iNFOnews.ca

Poilievre pledges to use the notwithstanding clause, Carney talks defence procurement

There you go Poilievre, or should I say mini MAGA? To hell with the constitution. — Bonnie Derry, via iNFOnews.ca

Prolific Kelowna shoplifter ordered to pay stores back

Maybe he should work it off with interest. — Ian Steele, via iNFOnews.ca

The guy has been homeless. I get that it’s a huge pain in the ass that he keeps stealing stuff, but the idea that he can manage his life well enough to pay back the debt is ridiculous. Better to just give him the time on the other side of the fence. — William Mastop, via iNFOnews.ca

40 years of cracking jokes: Vernon fish market up for sale

They have the freshest seafood and the best sushi. And that’s just some of the awesome food they have to offer. — Bonnie Derry, via iNFOnews.ca

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Congratulations Bob and Kathy for over four decades in business. I trust your products over any other - they are the freshest and the best! — Sue Vignola, via iNFOnews.ca

Epic cherry season expected in Okanagan and Kamloops

I can’t wait. — Bonnie Derry, via iNFOnews.ca 

Kelowna councillor admits mistakes as city faces lawsuit for underground parking fiasco

We shall assume that the city does not require engineering reports, soil stability studies, or anything else before OKing the high tower construction projects blocks from Okanagan Lake. — Robert Bishop, via iNFOnews.ca

Cancer research advances 45 years after Terry Fox's marathon

What a great story. Cancer needs to be beaten! — Bonnie Derry, via iNFOnews.ca

'He can't hurt anyone anymore': Curtis Sagmoen has died

What a relief to so many. It’s unfortunate that enough proof was never there to deal with this truly evil man. — Bonnie Derry, via iNFOnews.ca

iN PHOTOS: Sharp-tailed grouse courtship captured near Kamloops

Great photos and great news! — Deborah Podurgiel, via iNFOnews.ca

THOMPSON: The latest grooming systems for men have gone too far

Hahaha that’s funny. — Bonnie Derry, via iNFOnews.ca

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