Letters to the Editor

'The Pride flag is not solely a symbol of sexual orientation or gender identity; it is a symbol of resilience, courage, and solidarity in the face of adversity. It represents the ongoing struggle for equality and acceptance, not just for LGBTQ+ individuals, but for all marginalized groups'

There has to be some housing that every average person can afford / I am tired of the promises made by politicians like Doug Ford

'Apparently, there aren't enough qualified people available to keep our schools running in the way they should'

'The cowardice of board members who won't ask the simplest questions of directors or CEOs, much less hold them accountable when they take a wrong turn, is pathetic and it hurts North Bay in so many ways'

'Limited funds, weakening health, and limited future prospects all seem to invite depression, stress and fatalism into my life's stew'

'The Canadian Carbon Fee is a charge for dumping pollution into our air and we should be paying for the garbage we dump'

'City taxpayers are now supporting 423 employees at an average cost of over $111,000 and that’s not including those in the water department at $100,000 average or the ABC’s at who knows what levels. We’ve got 7 people in Human Resources costing over $180,000 each'

'A human life was not taken by this bear but, an animal life was taken thus eliminating the future growth of this species'

Perhaps this could be the first step to honoring those who might feel that their voices aren't heard, nor that their sacrifices are appreciated. Many Canadians have made and continue to make sacrifices to make this country so great, why not recognize and respect our origin story, with every car and highway that occupies it's lands

'It's time for a collective reevaluation of our investment priorities to ensure a stable, inclusive, and prosperous future for all residents of North Bay and beyond'