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Letters to the Editor


LETTER: Stronger penalties needed to deter 'idiot' stunt drivers

LETTER: Stronger penalties needed to deter 'idiot' stunt drivers

'The current suspensions are clearly not acting as serious enough punishment,' writer says, adding speeding drivers endanger the lives of law-abiding motorists
LETTER: Want to rename Hwy. 400 after Lightfoot? Foot the bill

LETTER: Want to rename Hwy. 400 after Lightfoot? Foot the bill

Reader says people signing such petitions should be aware of 'significant costs' that would come with any changes
LETTER: 'Political will' needed to tackle food insecurity

LETTER: 'Political will' needed to tackle food insecurity

'Contrary to what politicians say, food banks are not the answer to address the needs,' says letter writer
LETTER: Pump brakes on naming Hwy. 400 after Lightfoot

LETTER: Pump brakes on naming Hwy. 400 after Lightfoot

'Highway 400 does not even go near Orillia, Gord's birthplace,' says letter writer
LETTER: Premiers to blame for federal carbon pricing

LETTER: Premiers to blame for federal carbon pricing

'The federal carbon pricing is in effect only in those provinces that do not have their own carbon-reducing legislation in place,' says letter writer
LETTER: A four-day workweek sounds pretty good

LETTER: A four-day workweek sounds pretty good

'A company can build a healthier and more fulfilled workforce by offering employees this extra day,' says letter writer
LETTER: World Water Day a time to reflect on vital Lake Simcoe

LETTER: World Water Day a time to reflect on vital Lake Simcoe

'The water at the centre of our region keeps us centred and joyful,' says Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition official
LETTER: Efforts to tackle BBBS wait list 'endearing'

LETTER: Efforts to tackle BBBS wait list 'endearing'

'There are many children who would, and do, benefit from the mentoring that BBBS offers,' say letter writers
LETTER: Benefits of city-wide garage sale 'cannot be overstated'

LETTER: Benefits of city-wide garage sale 'cannot be overstated'

Fundraising sale will be a way of 'strengthening the bonds of our community,' says letter writer
LETTER: It's 'important' for police to be in our schools

LETTER: It's 'important' for police to be in our schools

'We must stand up for the right of the parents, school boards, teachers and students to express their own views on the presence of police in the schools,' says letter writer