Letters to the Editor

'Despite our efforts and enthusiasm for the sport, the journey toward a dedicated facility has been filled with obstacles'

'Sports facilities and programs not only serve as platforms for physical activity and entertainment but also play a crucial role in integrating diverse groups into the fabric of our society, fostering mutual understanding and respect'

'The expectation that a local government - or any government- should expend public dollars in assistance of a private interest, with no prospect of taxpayers seeing even a partial return on that investment, would not be a wise move'

In Canada, there are 29 long-term care beds per 1,000 population aged 65 and older. There are 2,079 long-term care homes in Canada, with 198.220 long-term beds. In Canada, in 2022, there were 6,835,866+ people aged 65+. In 2021, there were 861,000 Canadians aged 85 or older (2.3% of the population). There are twice as many women in that 85-year bracket. 

Instead of investing in infrastructure projects, we should be directing our resources towards initiatives that address the pressing issues facing our community

To be fair, besides the sting of the quantity of the potatoes, I am impressed by the quality and freshness of the product

All qualified seasoned outdoorsman are very well aware that this winter is an anomaly as the snow load is next to nothing and deer movements are not at all normal with deer migration altered drastically

Today, in North Bay and across the province, people with disabilities face barriers in most areas of life

It used to be displayed in an area where it could be easily seen and appreciated. Sadly, it now sits alone, often forgotten

Octogenarian doesn't know 'one person over 55 who would actually use this new arena, other than as a spectator'