Letters to the Editor

'I would encourage everyone reading this to make themselves aware of this document to better understand it and how it applies to your rights and the rights of your fellow citizens'

'The budget process being controlled by senior staff to the detriment of the city council and taxpayers'

'To be sure, the ideal of a country being a multicultural mosaic that encourages cultural diversity is undoubtedly well-intentioned. The problem is that it remains an ideal'

'The belief by the North Bay police that they can issue a policy prohibiting the taking of photos or videos of the building and its employees is a clear misunderstanding of the fundamental principles of a free and democratic society'

'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