Opinion

It’s a big day ‘cause it’s a big number — 90, to be exact. Indeed, it was 90 years ago today that my mother was born in Calgary, Alberta, and, believe me, the preparations to celebrate that fact are not insignificant.

The Jewish High Holidays, which just passed, and which fall between Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish new year) and Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement), are a time for reflection and repentance.

Below is a selection of the letters the News received from readers about last week's controversial feature

Dear Editor, We still need volunteers on Thursday at St. Alban’s Church for Homeless Connect, a day-long event that connects homeless to services.

Dear Editor, Re: “Richmond targets B&Bs while many short term rentals roam free,” News , Oct. 13 I followed the proceedings regarding short term rentals closely. I attended council meetings, read documents, wrote to councillors etc.

Jewish holidays are time to reflect on forgiveness

Hailed as the Okanagan Valley’s great wine pioneer, Harry McWatters marked his 50th vintage with the very first crush at his new Time Winery facility in downtown Penticton. McWatters is credited with laying down the foundation that would build B.C.

Dear Editor, Jagmeet Singh’s election as leader of the federal NDP is a game-changer in Canadian politics.

Dear Editor, Re: “Port’s mandate is a crock, says MP,” News , Oct. 6. The recent thoughts of MP Joe Peschisolido on the ongoing issues surrounding unchecked port expansion require a tad more investigation before being blindly accepted as truth.

Dear Editor, The federal government has embarked on a “tax fairness” program to tax minimum wage workers for employees discounts that many enjoy while working in food services and the retail industry.