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Letters to the Editor


LETTER: MP says new luxury tax will 'devastate' manufacturing

LETTER: MP says new luxury tax will 'devastate' manufacturing

'Only Justin Trudeau would think imposing new taxes on businesses that create and maintain good manufacturing jobs is a good idea,' Barrie-Innisfil MP John Brassard says of Bill C-19
LETTER: Ex-director speaks out on sale of Geneva Park in Ramara

LETTER: Ex-director speaks out on sale of Geneva Park in Ramara

For over 100 years, Geneva Park 'has been dedicated to helping people find, practise and work at making the world a better place for everyone,' laments letter writer
LETTER: Keep birds in mind when it comes to circle of life

LETTER: Keep birds in mind when it comes to circle of life

'Free-range cats... cause unimaginable harm to our fragile ecosystem by competing with native predators for food, carrying diseases to other species, and mating with native wildcats,' says letter writer
LETTER: Relay for Life 'most impactful way' to show support

LETTER: Relay for Life 'most impactful way' to show support

Canadian Cancer Society encourages Barrie residents to take part in June 11 fundraiser
LETTER: Sunset Manor employee focuses on the positive

LETTER: Sunset Manor employee focuses on the positive

Letter writer shares her experiences working at Sunset Manor for the past five years
LETTER: What has county council done to get Sunset Manor open?

LETTER: What has county council done to get Sunset Manor open?

Letter writer wonders what elected officials have done over the past year to re-open Collingwood care facility to admissions again
LETTER: Precious pollinators need protection

LETTER: Precious pollinators need protection

'Homeowners are encouraged to leave flowering dandelions on their lawns until they go into seed as they are great nectar sources for bees,' says letter writer
LETTER: PCs trying to justify avoiding 'messy' issues

LETTER: PCs trying to justify avoiding 'messy' issues

Reader responds to letter that was 'a glimpse into the Progressive Conservatives’ Political Science 101 primer'
LETTER: Debates keep candidates, incumbents accountable

LETTER: Debates keep candidates, incumbents accountable

'An election is a time to hear from elected representatives and to listen as they engage with other candidates about party priorities and emerging issues,' says letter writer
LETTER: Politicians' promises for economy often smoke screen

LETTER: Politicians' promises for economy often smoke screen

Suggesting continuous growth and development are needed is 'an attempt to conceal political and developer self-interests,' reader says