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LETTER: Reader learns of tragic loss on Facebook

Dear Editor: THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE. Don't eat yellow snow, don't text and drive, and use your head before you post on Facebook. Picture this; it’s a breezy summer morning, the sun is out, the birds are chirping and you're sitting at the table enjoying a delicious cup of coffee.  You still have 10 minutes before having to ...

LETTER: Water meter fines too high; more respect for residents needed

Dear Mr. Allin and members of the Grand Forks city council, Concerning the new water metering bylaws now under consideration for first, second and third readings at this evening's meeting (July 21), and for probable adoption on August 18, I understood that these draft bylaws were only available within the Information Package...

LETTER: Plea for help at local rescue society

To the editor: I arrived home from work this evening to find a tiny sparrow sitting in my driveway...he fell out of his nest (which we couldn't find). We quickly picked him up and called "BEAKS" (Carol Pettigrew) in Blueberry, who agreed to care for the tiny bird. When we arrived at Carol's, we were shocked to see how many ...

Kootenay Lake School Board addresses labour dispute

Editor, The Nelson Daily Dear Minister Fassbender and Government Bargaining Team: RE: CURRENT STRIKE/LOCKOUT We would like to express our extreme disappointment in the current strike/lockout situation in our school district. We believe this is an unacceptable position for our students and our employees and it needs to end...

MP Atamanenko responds to Osoyoos Times letter writer

Editor, The Nelson Daily   I would be remiss if I did not respond to Mr. Tony Brummet’s letter which appeared in (the media).   Interestingly, in an edition of the Osoyoos Times which appeared the same day there was an article paying tribute to Mr. Brummet for his many years of service to Osoyoos and to our province.  It is...

LETTER: In response to rainbow crosswalk controversy

Open message to our LGBT community - I feel compelled to speak on behalf of what I believe is a substantial segment of our community. We just don't know what to say so mostly we stay silent; so shame on us. We are 'straight' (whatever that means) and we just don't get it. We are biased by negative experience with LGBTs who ...

Kootenay Lake Superintendent briefs students/parents on BCTF walkout

Editor, The Nelson Daily To Our SD8 (Kootenay Lake) Community BCTF Strike Action Further to the letter I sent you yesterday, I regret to inform you that the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation has served notice of their intent to move to a full strike and withdrawal of services. This means, that after today (Thursday, June...

Letter: Baby Stella and family thankful for dedication of local healthcare professionals

Editor, The Nelson Daily We would appreciate you including this letter of gratitude to the health professionals who so ably supported the birth of our child. As I sit here writing this letter after holding my two-day-old healthy baby girl for three hours skin to skin on my chest with my wife Michelle recovering in the bed...

LETTER: 300 scholars to Harper: Enbridge recommendation based on junk science

Dear Prime Minister Harper: Based on the evidence presented below, we, the undersigned scholars, have concluded that the Joint  Review Panel’s (JRP) assessment of the Northern Gateway Project (the Project) represents a flawed  analysis of the risks and benefits to British Columbia’s environment and society. Consequently, the...

LETTER: SD 20 Superintendent discourages student walkout slated for tomorrow

Dear parents and guardians: In schools across British Columbia, a student walkout is being promoted for the morning of Wednesday, June 4. While I respect the desire of students to express their views regarding the current labour dispute, the proposed walkout raises a number of concerns, particularly with regard to student...

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