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<b>LETTER:</b> Lower Landing area under threat with bypass plans

LETTER: Lower Landing area under threat with bypass plans

Heritage outreach consultant Bert Duclos shares the history of the Lower Landing area, and says is under imminent threat with the proposed Bradford Bypass
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<b>LETTER:</b> York Region residents, it’s time to wake up and smell the asphalt

LETTER: York Region residents, it’s time to wake up and smell the asphalt

Can we grow in a way that we won't regret, questions letter writer, in wake of York Region council's vote for low-density settlement 
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<b>LETTER:</b> Remember veteran members of War Amps program on Nov. 11

LETTER: Remember veteran members of War Amps program on Nov. 11

The War Amps was started by amputee veterans returning from the First World War to help each other adapt to their new reality as amputees, letter writer explains
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<b>LETTER:</b> York Region's decision supports urban sprawl, moves us closer to climate crisis

LETTER: York Region's decision supports urban sprawl, moves us closer to climate crisis

Regional council's move to allow some development in protected greenspaces is 'ill considered' at a critical time, letter writer says
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<b>LETTER:</b> Having cerebral palsy hasn’t stopped me from living most of my dreams

LETTER: Having cerebral palsy hasn’t stopped me from living most of my dreams

On World Cerebral Palsy Day, Oct. 6, letter writer reflects on a life full of opportunity
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<b> LETTER:</b> Yelling political views while waiting to vote not acceptable

LETTER: Yelling political views while waiting to vote not acceptable

Most Newmarket voters — but not all — were understanding of the challenges at the polling stations due pandemic restrictions, says letter writer
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<b>LETTER:</b> Federal election was big waste of time

LETTER: Federal election was big waste of time

Instead of making a power grab, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should have proven himself a statesman and focused on getting things done with the Opposition, letter writer says
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<b>LETTER:</b> Not winning popular vote again speaks volumes about Trudeau's 'clear mandate'

LETTER: Not winning popular vote again speaks volumes about Trudeau's 'clear mandate'

Prime minister should have emphasized working with other parties during victory speech, letter writer says
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<b>LETTER:</b> Newmarket, join celebration of 30th anniversary of CIBC Run for the Cure

LETTER: Newmarket, join celebration of 30th anniversary of CIBC Run for the Cure

'While we celebrate this incredible milestone and look back on three decades of progress, there is still so much work to be done,' says letter writer of virtual event Sunday, Oct. 3 
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<b>LETTER:</b> What about rights of people targeted by aggressive, hate-filled slurs at Trudeau protests?

LETTER: What about rights of people targeted by aggressive, hate-filled slurs at Trudeau protests?

Police did absolutely nothing to curb aggressive behaviour or restrict menacing taunts of protesters at Liberal leader's visit Sept. 5 to Newmarket, says letter writer
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