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<b>LETTER:</b> During this 'fog of uncertainty,' now is the time to address affordable housing

LETTER: During this 'fog of uncertainty,' now is the time to address affordable housing

'Federal and provincial governments have been faced with an affordable housing crisis for decades and the political game of 'responsibility ping-pong' has not served anyone well,' says reader
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President of Jarlette addresses 'devastating' outbreak at Roberta Place

President of Jarlette addresses 'devastating' outbreak at Roberta Place

President of company that owns Roberta Place pens open letter to residents, family members, staff and community
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<b>LETTER:</b> Some streets could use repaving just as much as others

LETTER: Some streets could use repaving just as much as others

Reader believes the city needs to take a look at repaving some 'asbestos-asphalt' streets sooner rather than later
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<b>LETTER:</b> Alliance to End Homelessness calls for more affordable housing

LETTER: Alliance to End Homelessness calls for more affordable housing

Homelessness has increased since federal government stopped investing in social housing in the 1990s, say letter writers
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<b>LETTER:</b> Bylaw enforcement staff 'have way too much time on their hands'

LETTER: Bylaw enforcement staff 'have way too much time on their hands'

Reader says bylaw officer went to her home-based business again to 'educate' her on COVID compliance, not responding to a complaint
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<b>LETTER:</b> Think of the wildlife before tossing those masks on the ground

LETTER: Think of the wildlife before tossing those masks on the ground

'Most of the masks you throw away are made from polypropylene. These masks might take up to 300 years to decompose,' says reader
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<b>LETTER:</b> Plenty of blame to go around during pandemic

LETTER: Plenty of blame to go around during pandemic

'Ford gambled on the idea that children do not spread the virus as easily as seniors, which led to multiple school infections,' says reader
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<b>LETTER:</b> Former NDP candidate calls on province to provide paid sick days

LETTER: Former NDP candidate calls on province to provide paid sick days

'To protect each other, Ontarians need to be able to stay home if they are sick without fear of losing their jobs or taking a financial hit,' says Pekka Reinio
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<b>LETTER:</b> Long road ahead for President-elect Joe Biden

LETTER: Long road ahead for President-elect Joe Biden

'Trump’s presidency reduced the gains made under former president Barack Obama in the areas of racial reconciliation and bi-partisanship,' says letter writer
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<b>LETTER:</b> 'Mammoth task' of vaccinations requires patience

LETTER: 'Mammoth task' of vaccinations requires patience

We need a reality check, should go about our business, safely, and revisit the situation at the end of January, says letter writer
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