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Letters to the Editor


COLUMN: Forests and wetlands need immediate protection from MZOs, encroaching development

COLUMN: Forests and wetlands need immediate protection from MZOs, encroaching development

Huronia Land Conservancy is working hard to protect natural habitats in our area
LETTER: Be vigilant of politicians and developers seeking MZOs, writer says

LETTER: Be vigilant of politicians and developers seeking MZOs, writer says

'Many of us buy insurance but we must also buy insurance for our planet and this means being overly cautious about development.  I don't think we can always trust our politicians with this type of oversight,' local resident says
COLUMN: The people have spoken: Now it’s time for our politicians to get to work

COLUMN: The people have spoken: Now it’s time for our politicians to get to work

"The people of this County and Township have spoken – Ted, Jill, Bruce, you have the full support of your constituents, it’s time to get to work to keep the Keewatin home,' columnist says
LETTER: It’s the small things that make the day

LETTER: It’s the small things that make the day

Local resident says one can often find bright spots, even on the greyest of days
Check your watch every night as 2020 throws us another curve

Check your watch every night as 2020 throws us another curve

You, my friend, will be part of history...okay, a relatively small part, but hey, you're still a part of it
LETTER: Provincial MZOs 'being granted at an alarming rate'

LETTER: Provincial MZOs 'being granted at an alarming rate'

Ministerial zoning orders sidestep public transparency and consultation, says letter writer, and could have long-lasting effects on watershed

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
LETTER: 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
LETTER: 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
LETTER: 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