Food and beverage advertising to kids tightened up
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Category: Letters To The Editor
King and Country? 3 in 5 want to chuck Charles
As King Charles prepares to have his title formalized at the May 6 coronation – expected to be a toned-down affair as Charles “is very aware of the struggles felt by modern Britons” – many in Canada wonder if it’s time to split from the monarchy.
BC Greens call for transition housing plan
Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Greens and MLA for Cowichan Valley, is calling on Premier Eby and the Minister of Housing to immediately adopt a provincial strategy for transitional housing needs.
Supporting Marginalized
I was pleased to see that Federal Budget 2023 announced measures to help ease the effects of high inflation for low- and moderate-income Canadians, such as the grocery rebate.
Drawing a line in the sand
Mr. Urquhart’s op-ed in the March 23 Times Chronicle notes a major issue with short-term rentals; notably the fire and safety risks associated with illegal unlicensed short-term rentals (as demonstrated by the recent tragic fire in Montreal).
Shout out to T-2 Recycling
I wanted to give a big shout out and thanks for the guys at T2 Market Bottle Depot in Oliver. Last week I dropped off 3 bins of papers to recycle, and I dumped them directly into the crusher, then carried on my way until I went to use my credit card and realized I had misplaced my wallet!
Big thank you
Thank you many times over Lyonel Doherty for your great work at the Times Chronicle.
Pocket Guide
Colour us surprised
I much preferred the soft desert tones that are predominately used throughout our Town.
Eggcellent
Thank you to all the organizers and volunteers of Saturday’s Eggstravaganza.
Call for tougher sentences for firearms offences
The B.C. Wildlife Federation is calling on the Government of Canada to toughen sentences for firearms offences in light of recommendations released March 30 by the Mass Casualty Commission.
Supreme Court of Canada protecting public health care
Today, the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed Cambie Surgeries Corporation’s (CSC) attempt to overturn previous decisions made by BC’s courts that upheld the BC Medicare Protection Act.
Historic Reserve Celebration
An invitation to join and witness a historic celebration by the Osoyoos Indian Band on its Original Indian reserve set aside in 1877 and taken away (stolen) by the Federal and Provincial governments in 1913.
Budget 2023 Tabled
The federal government tabled its 2023 budget last Tuesday, the first budget after a full year of the confidence and supply agreement between the NDP and Liberals. This budget delivers good news to millions of Canadians, important help that has always been the focus of the NDP. But some important initiatives are missing as well.
End to Anti-2S/LEGBQ+ Discrimination
While changes to reduce discrimination have recently been implemented in Canada’s blood donation policies, these same rules don’t apply for organ and tissue donors. Discriminatory practices in OTDT are diverse and often informed by an outdated understanding of HIV transmission. Some current policies are not based on scientific evidence at all.
Pocket Guide
Distillers are Struggling
I was recently talking to Jorg and Anette Engel of Maple Leaf Spirits, a small craft distillery in Penticton.
WOW Supports Women and Children in Oliver
Our mission at WOW is: “To enrich the lives of women and children in our community and beyond.”
Their Faces will Light Up
As a teacher, mom and grandma who loves kids, I want to share this:
For those of us with kids and grandchildren, there is some good news happening next Tuesday in Osoyoos.
Pay Hikes Opposed
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is releasing a Leger poll showing four out of five Canadians oppose the pay hike that Members of Parliament are taking on April 1.
No Private Healthcare
Private healthcare would be a death knell to British Columbians.
Loved Article About Women
I loved the article about the ‘coolest woman’ for International Women’s Day. It was wonderful to read your staff members’ varied and thoughtful personal descriptions of women they admire.
CTF Looking for Relief
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is calling on Federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to balance the books and provide tax relief when she tables Budget 2023 on March 28.
Salaries for Politicians Exorbitant, Insulting
The following letter is addressed to South Okanagan – West Kootenay MP Richard Cannings.
As a constituent and senior living on a fixed income I am sending you this letter to advise you of my feelings regarding the Trudeau government’s upcoming tax increases and the increases in pay that you and your fellow NDP MPs have supported.
Oh Deer, Keep Your Wits
One of the 10 most dangerous animals in North America could be standing right in your own backyard.