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Letters to the Editor


LETTER: Climate action lacking from 'so-called leaders'

LETTER: Climate action lacking from 'so-called leaders'

'Surely, we should expect better from our leaders as the consequences of climate change grow ever clearer,' says letter writer
LETTER: Confusion abounds around Midland courtesy, unsignalized crossings

LETTER: Confusion abounds around Midland courtesy, unsignalized crossings

'Mayor Gordon's defence of the 'courtesy' crossings fails to recognize the difference between these types of crossings and contributes to the problematic behaviour of drivers around unsignalized crossings,' reader says
LETTER: Supporting existing libraries more important than building new ones

LETTER: Supporting existing libraries more important than building new ones

Reader says: 'Let's support our great existing libraries and not build new arenas, libraries and offices when the taxpayers of tiny don't want or need them'
COLUMN: 'Hard to understand' how Tiny doesn't see library bargain it's getting

COLUMN: 'Hard to understand' how Tiny doesn't see library bargain it's getting

'To really improve library service for all – and not just embark on expensive boosterism – Tiny might consider doubling or tripling their contributions to the three existing libraries and still save millions in capital and operating costs'
LETTER: 'Let’s not wait until someone is killed' before correcting crosswalks

LETTER: 'Let’s not wait until someone is killed' before correcting crosswalks

'Mayor Gordon, why do you have a problem with full crosswalks where one points their intention to cross, waits until the traffic stops, then proceeds?' reader asks
LETTER: World laughs with Orillia over 'silly' tree lighting

LETTER: World laughs with Orillia over 'silly' tree lighting

'In a weird way this year’s bizarre tree-lighting ceremony runs closer to the spirit of ancient winter rites,' says letter writer
LETTER: Cuban refugee story a reminder of what we have

LETTER: Cuban refugee story a reminder of what we have

Perspective of a newly landed refugee reinforces this 'marvellous' country of ours, say letter writers
LETTER: Time change a real dog's breakfast for canines

LETTER: Time change a real dog's breakfast for canines

Frustrated and confused family pets 'wish the time would go back and our routine could return to normal'
LETTER: Lake Simcoe funding just a drop in the bucket

LETTER: Lake Simcoe funding just a drop in the bucket

'We need a detailed and serious plan to bring phosphorus loads down. Words and litter pick-ups will not save Lake Simcoe,' coalition leaders say
LETTER: Gov't should take lead on building affordable housing

LETTER: Gov't should take lead on building affordable housing

'Private-public partnerships will not provide the housing required for the real low-income people,' says letter writer