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Letters to the Editor


LETTER: City should ban 'unwanted litter' in form of flyers

LETTER: City should ban 'unwanted litter' in form of flyers

'I believe that Orillia council, like Montreal, should take action to ban the distribution of these flyers,' says letter writer
LETTER: Dunlop chose to 'deflect and blame' when questioned

LETTER: Dunlop chose to 'deflect and blame' when questioned

'Ethically, this is wrong on so many levels,' Simcoe North NDP president says of donors' influence on politicians
LETTER: Accountability will be intact at OSMH: board

LETTER: Accountability will be intact at OSMH: board

'We dismiss the notion that these boards composed of dedicated volunteers ... lack accountability due to a skills-based corporate membership model,' board says
LETTER: Conservatives, federally, would be 'disastrous'

LETTER: Conservatives, federally, would be 'disastrous'

'Slashing programs on vulnerable people is a hallmark of the Ford government,' laments letter writer, who warns of similar concerns if Conservatives win federal election
LETTER: For sake of climate, and pets, let's ban fireworks

LETTER: For sake of climate, and pets, let's ban fireworks

'This is a major backwards step if you vote in a bylaw allowing up to six days of fireworks displays in our tranquil community,' reader says
LETTER: Resident urges Ramara to say no to more quarries

LETTER: Resident urges Ramara to say no to more quarries

'Soon, Ramara will be one big hole in the ground,' warns resident in letter to council imploring them to stand up for local residents
LETTER: Seeing loved ones suffer 'very painful to watch'

LETTER: Seeing loved ones suffer 'very painful to watch'

Reader says MAID would save family, friends pain of watching someone they love 'deteriorate into helplessness'
LETTER: Path chosen by hospital board is 'splitting community'

LETTER: Path chosen by hospital board is 'splitting community'

Expanding hospital membership would show province our community's strong commitment, says former long-time hospital board member
LETTER: High costs for long-term care are 'unforgivable'

LETTER: High costs for long-term care are 'unforgivable'

Heartless corporations who could charge less for their services are always available for those with the cash, pensions and financial legacy, says letter writer
LETTER: OSMH paid memberships should become 'obsolete'

LETTER: OSMH paid memberships should become 'obsolete'

'Folks, the train is leaving the station. It is time to get on board and out of the way,' warns letter writer