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<b>LETTER </b>: Grocery store workers should be high priority for COVID-19 vaccine

LETTER : Grocery store workers should be high priority for COVID-19 vaccine

How is it possible that workers in the most obvious place of transmission have not been designated as high priority to receive the vaccine, letter writer questions
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LETTER: When daffodils bloom, hope grows for people affected by cancer in Newmarket

LETTER: When daffodils bloom, hope grows for people affected by cancer in Newmarket

To show your support for a future withouth cancer, visit your local Pharmasave or London Drugs to buy a daffodil pin, or donate at the register at any local Metro, Adonis or Pharmasave store  
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<b>LETTER:</b> With gratitude, vaccination at Newmarket clinic was positive experience

LETTER: With gratitude, vaccination at Newmarket clinic was positive experience

Letter writer praises staff, she was in and out the door in 23 minutes
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<b>LETTER:</b> A thousand thanks for the 'amazing' retirement sendoff for Ole and Lisbeth Madsen

LETTER: A thousand thanks for the 'amazing' retirement sendoff for Ole and Lisbeth Madsen

The drive-by parade and outpouring of well wishes from friends and the community will be an unforgettable memory for the longtime owners of Madsen's Greenhouse who are leaving Newmarket
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<b>LETTER:</b> Pandemic highlights key issues that impact women disproportionately

LETTER: Pandemic highlights key issues that impact women disproportionately

On International Women's Day, letter writer says implementing programs that provide fair pay, benefits, training and standardization of working conditions for workers in long-term and home care requires commitment from both the federal and provincial governments
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<b>LETTER:</b> Canadian consumers deserve a choice in whether or not to eat GMOs

LETTER: Canadian consumers deserve a choice in whether or not to eat GMOs

A tremendous amount of money is being spent by the massive industries to silence the voices of concerned nutritionists, says letter writer
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<b>LETTER:</b> Protection plan for Lake Simcoe isn't working

LETTER: Protection plan for Lake Simcoe isn't working

'The public and advocacy groups like Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition deserve to have honest scientific accountability to guide policy,' letter writer says
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<b>LETTER:</b> Canadians should feel confident their food supply is safe

LETTER: Canadians should feel confident their food supply is safe

GMOs have been grown in Canada for more than 25 years and enjoy a remarkable safety record, says CropLife Canada president
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<b>LETTER: </b>Vulnerable seniors living at home should be receiving vaccines now

LETTER: Vulnerable seniors living at home should be receiving vaccines now

Seniors should be included in phase one of vaccine rollout, letter writer says
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<b>LETTER:</b> York Region should withdraw support of 'white elephant' GTA West Highway

LETTER: York Region should withdraw support of 'white elephant' GTA West Highway

With transportation needs in flux, the Greenbelt in need of protection and taxpayers unable to afford what will become an unnecessary highway, council should remove its endorsement of Highway 413, letter writer urges
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