Letters to the Editor

There is no compassion for those less fortunate if an empty space with an ice floor is our only concern

How many more will die this year?

'With almost 14 initial contract responses, which have now been narrowed down to about 7 pre-qualified bidders, I think we can also expect the construction proposals to be competitive for this project'

Having 4 ice pads in one location makes the most sense going forward

'Handing one-third of council the power to pass any law they want so long as they have the mayor’s backing is minority rule. In no other democratic institution in Canada do we allow a minority of elected representatives to impose an agenda opposed by a majority of elected officials'

Local governments rely upon development and other fees charged to developing corporations. If these fees are reduced in any way the various regions' populations will be charged with higher property taxes

'This failure has to rest exclusively on senior staff who evidently are incapable of, or not inclined, to change the status quo, and on previous council members who have failed to follow up on outstanding issues'

My dog was wearing her vest, was well-behaved, and was very clean with no odour

'Sell off every piece of equipment and that money is used to pay for all damages'

'There were no free hot chocolate, no free cookies, and no Christmas Carols, well other than the gentleman playing the bongos'