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Letters to the Editor


LETTER: Restoring respect and responsibility in Ontario's education system

LETTER: Restoring respect and responsibility in Ontario's education system

'It's unconscionable that some parents remain silent while school culture deteriorates to the point where students fear using the restroom and teachers and administrators are subjected to overt appalling disrespect'
LETTER: Which tax to axe?

LETTER: Which tax to axe?

If Mr. Poilievre really wants to help taxpayers save money, he could axe the federal excise tax or axe the GST/HST
Letter: Mayor's waterfront walk a 'symbolic gesture'

Letter: Mayor's waterfront walk a 'symbolic gesture'

'It's aimed at bolstering public relations rather than a substantive step toward resolving our community's challenges'
Letter: Why won't local dentists join the Dental Care Plan

Letter: Why won't local dentists join the Dental Care Plan

'I am 77 years old, with my own teeth that I have looked after all of my life, and want to keep what I have'
LETTER: Senior supports flying of Pride flag, urges tolerance

LETTER: Senior supports flying of Pride flag, urges tolerance

'So, to refuse a flag from a large group like the LGBT2S IS AN INSULT,  A SHOW OF DISCRIMINATION, OF NOT UNDERSTANDING A WAY OF LIFE, AND IN SOME CASES, HATE'
LETTER on Earth Day: Petroplastics must be replaced with bioplastic

LETTER on Earth Day: Petroplastics must be replaced with bioplastic

'We now find them everywhere on land, in the oceans, and even in our bodies. Their production is also a major cause of greenhouse gases'
LETTER: Charging $900 per month for a single room rental is unacceptable

LETTER: Charging $900 per month for a single room rental is unacceptable

'It is unreasonable that in a country as wealthy as Canada, individuals are dying on the streets because they cannot afford a place to call home ... We deserve a response'
LETTER: Reader laments East Ferris decision not to fly Pride flag

LETTER: Reader laments East Ferris decision not to fly Pride flag

'The Pride flag is not solely a symbol of sexual orientation or gender identity; it is a symbol of resilience, courage, and solidarity in the face of adversity. It represents the ongoing struggle for equality and acceptance, not just for LGBTQ+ individuals, but for all marginalized groups'
LETTER: Dream of owning a home may be a thing of the past

LETTER: Dream of owning a home may be a thing of the past

There has to be some housing that every average person can afford / I am tired of the promises made by politicians like Doug Ford
LETTER: Why are there such staff shortages in our schools?

LETTER: Why are there such staff shortages in our schools?

'Apparently, there aren't enough qualified people available to keep our schools running in the way they should'