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Letter: Many reasons why lengthy closure of highways after accidents

Letter: Many reasons why lengthy closure of highways after accidents

When there is a collision and someone has died it is required to have a special team of Accident Reconstructionists attend the scene
<b>Letter:</b> Why are highway closures so long?

Letter: Why are highway closures so long?

Isn't four and six hours an exceptionally long time to cut off traffic completely?
<b>Letter:</b> A uniform solution to a dress code policy

Letter: A uniform solution to a dress code policy

'Uniforms enhance school pride and unity, and may also improve discipline and attendance'
Letter: Moving seniors is cruel, inhuman and evil

Letter: Moving seniors is cruel, inhuman and evil

To be moved away from everything that's familiar--family, friends, community, services--at the most vulnerable point in one's life
Letter: Near North School Bd too secretive about Chippewa renaming

Letter: Near North School Bd too secretive about Chippewa renaming

'Apparently, your board was investigated by the Ombudsman for failing to be transparent to the public resulting from the handling of the proposed closure of the Widdifield Secondary School at that time in 2017. This total absence of transparency has reappeared here'
<b>Letter:</b> More rep hockey opportunities will build greater skill training for more kids

Letter: More rep hockey opportunities will build greater skill training for more kids

'Each year we are seeing over 20 engaged and interested kids being turned away from teams to recreational levels'
<b>Letter:</b> Social service providers need to confront their own shortcomings

Letter: Social service providers need to confront their own shortcomings

'A thorough examination of funds spent on clients versus overhead costs is long overdue'
<b>Letter:</b> Battalion fan says thank you

Letter: Battalion fan says thank you

The icing on the cake was this past Friday when the troops took over the series against the Petes 3-2. We usually cheer on the team when they leave the ice and go home, but for some reason, we stuck around as maybe he would bump into a player
Letter: My Advice to the Graduating Class of 2023

Letter: My Advice to the Graduating Class of 2023

Like every graduating class before you, you, and only you, are responsible for your career trajectory, so take full responsibility for it
<b>Opinion:</b> Canadians fortunate to have hereditary monarch

Opinion: Canadians fortunate to have hereditary monarch

Many people bemoan the cost of having a monarchy.  However, does anyone really think that having an elected president would cost taxpayers less money?  Our Governor General costs far less than having an elected president, even including sometimes extravagant travel expenses