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LETTER: Recent Postcard Memories entry triggers fond recollections

LETTER: Recent Postcard Memories entry triggers fond recollections

'Those were wonderful summers; meeting interesting guests, being challenged by Mother Nature at times and cementing life-long relationships,' local resident notes of working in Honey Harbour
LETTER: Midland wrong to sell Lakewood Dr. waterfront property

LETTER: Midland wrong to sell Lakewood Dr. waterfront property

'We have lived next door to this piece of land for over forty years and it has been a pleasure to see local families on the “land” side of the street come for a swim, a picnic, or just to watch a sunrise in the early morning,' resident says  
LETTER: Voters will have final say on use of notwithstanding clause

LETTER: Voters will have final say on use of notwithstanding clause

Former Cabinet Minister Doug Lewis reminds citizens of the 'safety valve in our democratic process' that will see voters - not the courts - rule on controversial move

LETTER: Municipal officials don't see the big Gypsy moth picture, reader says

'In Lafontaine, we are hardly able to venture outdoors without being bombarded with caterpillars dangling from trees and blowing in the wind,' local resident says
LETTER: Midland's community well-being and safety plan report lacks substance

LETTER: Midland's community well-being and safety plan report lacks substance

'It's a very nice looking report, but there are no action plans,' Midland resident says. 'Yes, I do think I could have done a better job myself'
LETTER: Tiny cottager worries new waste collection will create 'aggressive raccoons'

LETTER: Tiny cottager worries new waste collection will create 'aggressive raccoons'

Shoreline cottager says new garbage, compost and recycling bins unfairly hurt city dwellers who don't live here permanently
LETTER: In the end, everybody loses in ruthless housing market

LETTER: In the end, everybody loses in ruthless housing market

Whether it’s a home, an apartment, or a bedroom, the housing market has moved disproportionately in favour of landlords who are cashing in, letter writer says
LETTER: Seasonal Tiny cottager wants beaches to be enjoyed by all

LETTER: Seasonal Tiny cottager wants beaches to be enjoyed by all

'Beginning about 15 years ago, the conflict over access to the beaches adjacent to Balm Beach has been an ongoing issue with many ugly incidents,' writer notes
LETTER: Piping plovers need protection from cats too, reader says

LETTER: Piping plovers need protection from cats too, reader says

Cats a much greater danger to bird species than dogs, Tiny resident says
LETTER: Story on snowbirds who slipped back through loophole 'irresponsible'

LETTER: Story on snowbirds who slipped back through loophole 'irresponsible'

'Shame on them for being so callous and cavalier. And shame on you for giving them a platform,' reader says