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LETTER: In defence of gas-powered leaf blowers

'The electric ones have one speed only and that's full out. Someone needs to give their head a shake....really!' letter writer says
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<b>LETTER: </b> Lewis laments the loss of a 'true patriot and statesman'

LETTER: Lewis laments the loss of a 'true patriot and statesman'

'Maz' was proof that in Canada, no matter where you come from and who you know, anything is possible through hard work, integrity and compassion, says letter writer
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<b>LETTER: </b> PC plan panders to cash flow, not residents in LTC homes

LETTER: PC plan panders to cash flow, not residents in LTC homes

More staff and more oversight is required at Ontario's long-term care homes along with more inspections, letter writer says
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<b>LETTER: </b> Former Cabinet minister and Simcoe North MP weighs in on lobster fishery crisis

LETTER: Former Cabinet minister and Simcoe North MP weighs in on lobster fishery crisis

Over-fishing lobster will do exactly what it did to cod fishing industry in Newfoundland, says Doug Lewis, adding 'notwithstanding clause' could be invoked
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<b>LETTER:</b> Midland council needs to be vigilant when dealing with developers

LETTER: Midland council needs to be vigilant when dealing with developers

'It is in the developer’s interest to have those wetlands considered not significant,' writer says of development proposed near Pettersen Park
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<b>LETTER:</b> Masks aren't optional, they're a necessity

LETTER: Masks aren't optional, they're a necessity

'The only defence we have are masks, keeping clean hands and social distancing. To suggest otherwise is not only foolish, but deadly,' writer says
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<b>LETTER:</b> Back To School with COVID-19

LETTER: Back To School with COVID-19

There are many side effects to wearing masks, especially when it comes to children, writer says. 'Some dentists have coined a new word from the effects of mask-wearing, called Mask Mouth.'
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<b>LETTER:</b> Teachers' union outlines its back-to-school concerns around COVID

LETTER: Teachers' union outlines its back-to-school concerns around COVID

'The lack of true consultation with education workers and an offensively inadequate budget will result in increased cases of COVID-19 within the schools,' says union
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<b>LETTER:</b> We must step up and demand better for our elders

LETTER: We must step up and demand better for our elders

'The race for ever-increasing profits and stricter efficiencies has gutted the services and care that we expect for our elders,' says letter writer
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<b>LETTER:</b> Confederate flag illustrates the 'evil power of a symbol,' says reader

LETTER: Confederate flag illustrates the 'evil power of a symbol,' says reader

'Because white supremacy is another form of terrorism on the rise, any such incidents should be investigated by the police,' says Barrie resident
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