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Letters to the Editor


LETTER: Instead of Orbit, let's focus on realistic timelines

LETTER: Instead of Orbit, let's focus on realistic timelines

'Our tax dollars have paid for a plan that thinks out some 70 years? Ludicrous, and simply silly,' says letter writer
LETTER: Doc says it's unsustainable to run family practice

LETTER: Doc says it's unsustainable to run family practice

'The rates that OHIP pays physicians for their services are fixed, and these rates have not been keeping pace with inflation,' says local doctor
LETTER: Aggregate official offers up 'standard industry spin'

LETTER: Aggregate official offers up 'standard industry spin'

'In a time of undeniable and critical climate change, water protection needs to take precedence over gravel mining,' says Reform Gravel Mining Coalition official
LETTER: How we die should be up to the individual

LETTER: How we die should be up to the individual

'I know that if I am offered the gift to choose how I will end my life, it will be with the compassionate assistance of MAID,' says letter writer
LETTER: Ex-firefighter defends decision to not rescue dog

LETTER: Ex-firefighter defends decision to not rescue dog

'It was a tragic incident for all involved, but it could have been much worse,' retired firefighter says of golden retriever who perished after falling through ice
LETTER: Docs should educate patients on plant-based diets

LETTER: Docs should educate patients on plant-based diets

'A 100 per cent whole-food, plant-based dietary lifestyle can prevent up to 80 per cent of all chronic illnesses,' says letter writer
LETTER: 'Armchair critics' misinformed on rescue protocols

LETTER: 'Armchair critics' misinformed on rescue protocols

'While I sympathize with the Weavers’ loss of their beloved dog, Brody, I also feel bad for Fire Chief Risto Maki,' says letter writer
LETTER: New Midland hospital would be years in the making

LETTER: New Midland hospital would be years in the making

Staff 'work extremely hard to provide excellent care but given the severe demands on their time, the results can vary', reader says
LETTER: Province should put lid on corner-store booze sales

LETTER: Province should put lid on corner-store booze sales

'Who is going to monitor the thousands of corner stores to ensure that they are not selling alcohol to children?' asks letter writer
LETTER: Time for Dunlop to 'put up money' for colleges

LETTER: Time for Dunlop to 'put up money' for colleges

Colleges, universities need support to address their 'perilous financial situations,' says letter writer