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LETTER: 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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LETTER: 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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LETTER: 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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LETTER: 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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LETTER: 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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LETTER: 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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LETTER: 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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LETTER: Four-day stay at overcrowded Southlake 'quite literally nightmarish'

LETTER: Four-day stay at overcrowded Southlake 'quite literally nightmarish'

'Our nurses can't take on much more, says a letter writer after a 'traumatic' experience at the Newmarket hospital, while encouraging people to do what they can to stay healthy
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LETTER: Canada needs revolution to create affordable housing

LETTER: Canada needs revolution to create affordable housing

'The scarcity of land in this area is also part of the problem. Developers hold ownership of many land areas that are intended for development, but not in the near future,' says letter writer
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LETTER: Trudeau protests about vaccinations, not election

LETTER: Trudeau protests about vaccinations, not election

The anti-vaxxers following Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau on the campaign trail are simply and purely very selfish, says letter writer
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