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LETTER: Aurora council must act to provide adequate housing for all

LETTER: Aurora council must act to provide adequate housing for all

'It’s time for Aurora’s politicians to reflect on treating everyone equally,' says letter writer in wake of rejection of York Region's rezoning application for an emergency shelter and transitional housing facility
LETTER: How we die should be left for ourselves to decide

LETTER: How we die should be left for ourselves to decide

If a person is suffering continual mental anguish and is unlikely to be cured, why should someone else have the power to decide whether their life has value, says letter writer regarding MAID for mental distress
LETTER: Aurora council right to reject townhouse development

LETTER: Aurora council right to reject townhouse development

Proposal for 45 townhouse units on an environmentally sensitive wetland area 'should never have seen the light of day,' letter writer says
LETTER: Governments neglecting people with disabilities

LETTER: Governments neglecting people with disabilities

Low employment rates, with very limited government support, has led to increased poverty and insecurity among many people living with disabilities, says letter writer
LETTER: Better poll is do we want cold winter, or fires, floods, wind storms?

LETTER: Better poll is do we want cold winter, or fires, floods, wind storms?

Letter writer suggests better options for Village Media poll: A natural cold winter, where we can enjoy outdoor activities, or summer with wildfires and floods?
LETTER: 'Misguided policies' fuel housing crisis

LETTER: 'Misguided policies' fuel housing crisis

This ‘housing crisis’ reinforces the myth that Canada’s housing system worked well at some point in time in the past, which is certainly is not true at all, says letter writer
LETTER: Pflag files integrity complaint against Richmond Hill deputy mayor

LETTER: Pflag files integrity complaint against Richmond Hill deputy mayor

Transgender and gender diverse people deserve a more specific apology from Godwin Chan, who appeared in a video to applaud and nod in response to a statement made by Pierre Poilievre that was anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ+, Pflag president says
LETTER: Empty Bowls raises $23.2K for Newmarket, Aurora charities

LETTER: Empty Bowls raises $23.2K for Newmarket, Aurora charities

'Your unwavering support has been our foundation and our inspiration, enabling us to continue to create this positive impact together,' says Pine Tree Potters' Guild event chair
LETTER: Palliative care in Canada is falling short

LETTER: Palliative care in Canada is falling short

We often assume when we are facing cancer or other life-limiting illnesses, we will get the care, comfort, dignity and choice we deserve, but that’s not always the case, says Canadian Cancer Society 
LETTER: Heat pump rebate is time-sensitive opportunity

LETTER: Heat pump rebate is time-sensitive opportunity

Most homeowners aren't aware of rebate offered by federal government for heat pumps, which reduce energy bills and don't use fossil fuels, letter writer says