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<b>LETTER:</b> Vespra St. housing proposal 'the last straw' for some residents

LETTER: Vespra St. housing proposal 'the last straw' for some residents

'Some neighbours, expecting the worst, have listed their homes for sale. I don't blame them,' says reader
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<b>LETTER:</b> Protection plan for Lake Simcoe isn't working

LETTER: Protection plan for Lake Simcoe isn't working

'The public and advocacy groups like Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition deserve to have honest scientific accountability to guide policy,' resident says
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<b>LETTER:</b> Reader says Canadian gun laws unfairly target certain groups

LETTER: Reader says Canadian gun laws unfairly target certain groups

'What the Trudeau government has done is propose Bill C-21, which includes a proviso allowing municipalities to ban handguns. Obviously, this can only affect lawful owners,' says Barrie resident
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<b>LETTER:</b> Reader offers suggestions for proposed landmark sign

LETTER: Reader offers suggestions for proposed landmark sign

'From my observations of many squares in Europe, one of the reasons that Meridian Square is so underused is the lack of seating,' says Barrie resident
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<b>LETTER:</b> Tragedy that occurred at Roberta Place must never be forgotten

LETTER: Tragedy that occurred at Roberta Place must never be forgotten

'It’s time we ended the for profit industry of elder care,' says Canadian Federation of University Women Barrie and District president
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<b>LETTER:</b> Former MP extends thanks to front-line workers

LETTER: Former MP extends thanks to front-line workers

'One thing that cannot be debated is the courage and fortitude of the PSWs on the front line and the tremendous leadership of the Ontario Personal Support Workers Association,' says Alex Nuttall
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<b>LETTER:</b> Decision to vaccinate minorities first will 'trigger racist accusations,' says reader

LETTER: Decision to vaccinate minorities first will 'trigger racist accusations,' says reader

'This is where Justin Trudeau and the Liberals could work harder at undoing racist structures and systems that prove so disadvantageous to minority groups,' says Barrie resident
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<b>LETTER:</b> Naming city snow plows brings smile to reader's face during COVID

LETTER: Naming city snow plows brings smile to reader's face during COVID

Barrie resident hopes to go a step further and get the city's artistic community involved to add a cartoon to each vehicle
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<b>LETTER:</b> Supervised consumption sites can be important for some cities

LETTER: Supervised consumption sites can be important for some cities

'Not only can SCSs be seamlessly integrated, they can improve the landscape for citizens and tourists alike,' says former Barrie resident
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<b>LETTER:</b> Province playing 'Russian roulette' with reopening plan

LETTER: Province playing 'Russian roulette' with reopening plan

'There are countries facing a third COVID wave and we don't have to join them with additional misery,' says Barrie resident
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