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COLUMN: East's fear of the homeless without foundation

COLUMN: East's fear of the homeless without foundation

Writer, who takes Midland councillor Sheldon East to task for saying homeless people are 'terrorizing downtown.' says that 'left unchecked, fear can grow into hatred and bigotry'
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LETTER: Life far from perfect in Canada for retirees

LETTER: Life far from perfect in Canada for retirees

'We are experiencing significant deterioration in our safety and security,' reader writes, noting Canada is not better for retirees than the U.S. 'I do not accept a smug attitude'
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LETTER: Private clinics 'parasite' on the body of public health

LETTER: Private clinics 'parasite' on the body of public health

'There is no easy answer to our health-care difficulties, but for-profit clinics are going to cost Ontario a lot more in the long term,' letter writer says
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LETTER: Rationale for private health care doesn't make sense

LETTER: Rationale for private health care doesn't make sense

Reader calls on Simcoe North MPP to hold public meeting to explain reasoning behind decision to move toward private health-care options
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LETTER: Recent MBL column 'bang on' in assessing MBLDC board

LETTER: Recent MBL column 'bang on' in assessing MBLDC board

With restrictions on visiting Tiny's beaches, Midland needs to ensure its waterfront remains public, reader says. 'No one is listening to the longtime residents'
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LETTER: Conquering bullying takes work from everyone

LETTER: Conquering bullying takes work from everyone

17-year old opens up about impact of bullying, calls for personal actions from everyone to put an end to bullying
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LETTER: Retirees better off here than in United States

LETTER: Retirees better off here than in United States

From financial benefits to personal safety, retirees are more secure in Canada, says letter writer
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LETTER: Midland's parking meters require 'too much information'

LETTER: Midland's parking meters require 'too much information'

'I use my credit card for parking all over Ontario but the Midland system cannot read it,' reader writes. 'Please adjust the meters'
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LETTER: 'Paltry' CPP increase does little to combat inflation

LETTER: 'Paltry' CPP increase does little to combat inflation

Reader wonders if he made 'wrong decision' retiring in Canada rather than United States, given Canada Pension Plan payments
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LETTER: Ontarians are 'frogs' in water under Ford gov't

LETTER: Ontarians are 'frogs' in water under Ford gov't

'How hot does the water need to be to jump free of the mess that is Doug Ford’s government?' letter writer asks
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