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Letters to the Editor


LETTER: Fighting climate crisis, protecting farmers should be non-partisan

LETTER: Fighting climate crisis, protecting farmers should be non-partisan

'We hope for, and should vote for, political leaders who are making educated decisions and comments that build resilience not frustration,' letter writer says
LETTER: Premier misinforming Ontarians about carbon tax

LETTER: Premier misinforming Ontarians about carbon tax

'I am truly saddened ... Premier Ford neglected to mention we get a tax rebate from the carbon tax and it is helping the world with the damage from fossil fuels,' says letter writer
LETTER: Forest firefighters risk their health, lives for $22 to $26/hr

LETTER: Forest firefighters risk their health, lives for $22 to $26/hr

'At the very least, the budget for this year’s wildfire fighting must include funds for proper breathing equipment,' says letter writer
LETTER: It's time to rethink symbolism on our highway signs

LETTER: It's time to rethink symbolism on our highway signs

Royal symbols should be removed from highway signs, licence plates, and replaced with recognition of the Indigenous, 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: For Indigenous women, water tied to safety, wellness, leadership

LETTER: For Indigenous women, water tied to safety, wellness, leadership

'... to make real systemic change and ensure Indigenous women’s safety, we will always begin with water, land, and ceremony,' writes Ontario Native Women’s Association CEO on World Water Day
LETTER: World Water Day time to reflect on vital Lake Simcoe

LETTER: World Water Day 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
LETTER: Aurora Cares says yes to shelters 'in my backyard'

LETTER: Aurora Cares says yes to shelters 'in my backyard'

'We believe Aurora should accept its fair share of appropriate development and help solve issues that impact our entire community,' says member of new residents group
LETTER: Government not addressing housing needs for independent seniors

LETTER: Government not addressing housing needs for independent seniors

Seniors who helped build the country will be on the street if government can't help provide safe, affordable housing for them, letter writer says
LETTER: Political will required to tackle light pollution

LETTER: Political will required to tackle light pollution

Light pollution has far greater impact on our lives, health and environment than daylight savings time, letter writer says