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Letters to the Editor


Letter: Premiers demand immediate action to strengthen Canada’s bail system

Letter: Premiers demand immediate action to strengthen Canada’s bail system

' The justice system fundamentally needs to keep anyone who poses a threat to public safety off the streets'
Letter: Callander Legion defends O Canada

Letter: Callander Legion defends O Canada

'Legion Members and Veterans stand proudly and salute our Anthem'
Letter: Too many people complain about our health system

Letter: Too many people complain about our health system

They are all true professionals and in spite of all the criticism lately, they are certainly doing an excellent job
Letter: Frustration at ridiculous wait times at local hospital

Letter: Frustration at ridiculous wait times at local hospital

' Twelve hours already and another 11 expected. I can’t do it'
Letter: Don't be seduced by arguments for private healthcare

Letter: Don't be seduced by arguments for private healthcare

'In a labour market where coveted healthcare staff are in short supply competition won’t be over patients – but workers'
Letter: Should taxpayers accept the math surrounding the Omischl Arena proposal?

Letter: Should taxpayers accept the math surrounding the Omischl Arena proposal?

'Is this the "new math" being practiced on an old fellow like me?'
Letter: Canada should have public and private hospitals competing for patients

Letter: Canada should have public and private hospitals competing for patients

'One would go where one believes care is better. Better care is not necessarily more expensive'
Letter: Congratulations to businesses that survived the pandemic

Letter: Congratulations to businesses that survived the pandemic

Like Pinehill, Demarco’s, Passmore’s or Zimbalatti’s , the loss of a locally owned store will be a blow to the neighbouring businesses and residents who depend on access to groceries and fresh produce
Letter: What is your life trigger?

Letter: What is your life trigger?

'As an addiction councillor, my past life experiences have moulded and shaped me. Once long ago I could look at strung-out addicts, dead bodies, and those who will die with an ice-cold heart, allowing me to do my job and not allow fear, desperation, and hopelessness to enter my mind. Unfortunately, it enters something deeper within yourself, entering your subconscious and dreams'
Letter: The Gift of Change. New generation takes over

Letter: The Gift of Change. New generation takes over

'Like Pinehill, Demarco’s, Passmore’s or Zimbalatti’s, the loss of a locally owned store will be a blow to the neighbouring businesses and residents who depend on access to groceries and fresh produce'