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Letter: Rota's ignorance of history embarrasses nation

Letter: Rota's ignorance of history embarrasses nation

'Standing up for and with the Ukrainian people at this time is admirable but Mr. Rota should learn world history, and be cognizant of those he applauds in order not to make such a dire mistake ever again'
Letter: An ode to Terry Fox

Letter: An ode to Terry Fox

He was awarded the Order of Canada/And a mountain was named after him/For his efforts in fighting this terrible disease/ So the outcome will be positive, not grim
Letter: The premier's dangerous cult rhetoric

Letter: The premier's dangerous cult rhetoric

'His insinuation that teachers and school boards are indoctrinating students is a baseless and harmful accusation that can have severe consequences,' writes a former chair of the board of trustees of the Near North District School Board
Letter: 352 Lakeshore Drive is lipstick on a pig says reader

Letter: 352 Lakeshore Drive is lipstick on a pig says reader

I cannot fathom that an inspector would ever pass this unsafe, gutted, undeveloped framework for a residential medical centre
Letter: Could NORAD play a role in preventing forest fires?

Letter: Could NORAD play a role in preventing forest fires?

'As we grapple with the increasingly severe impacts of climate change, it is imperative that we explore innovative solutions to protect our communities and natural resources'
Letter: Housing shortage is a 'top-down problem'

Letter: Housing shortage is a 'top-down problem'

'At a municipal level, there needs to be a willingness and an intentional push to make use of spaces that could be converted quickly to provide the necessary living spaces for students. Former schools that sit empty in our city are an example of this.'
Letter: Provincial austerity, inaction, exploitation the roots of housing crisis faced by students

Letter: Provincial austerity, inaction, exploitation the roots of housing crisis faced by students

Profits across the Ontario College system are anchored by sky-high international tuition rates and Premier Ford’s unconstitutional legislation (Bill 124), which combined to transform public learning institutions into private educational businesses
Letter: People driving too fast on Algonquin Avenue

Letter: People driving too fast on Algonquin Avenue

'There are so many kids pouring out of the school doors and in defence of those kids they aren’t always paying attention and that’s not safe'
Letter: 12 hour wait in emerge, but years waiting for doctor

Letter: 12 hour wait in emerge, but years waiting for doctor

'I know a few doctors, but they either have a full amount of patients or are thinking of retiring soon/
Letter: International students let down by Canadore and federal government

Letter: International students let down by Canadore and federal government

'It’s in Mrs. Sharpe's nature to help anyone who needs help, and I feel her frustration with the helplessness this outrageous situation has dumped on her and other members of the community who cannot stand by while international students are being hoodwinked by the Federal Government and Canadore College alike'