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LETTER: Governments need to get homeless people out of the woods

LETTER: Governments need to get homeless people out of the woods

'It’s time to really do something about this problem. It gets worse and worse with no viable solutions. Just a lot of talk,' says letter writer
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LETTER: New zoning bylaw could provide 'vital solutions'

LETTER: New zoning bylaw could provide 'vital solutions'

'I see the new zoning bylaws as a positive development that offers the potential for growth and enhanced quality of life for Barrie's residents,' says letter writer
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LETTER: Innisfil becoming 'just-as-expensive version of Toronto'

LETTER: Innisfil becoming 'just-as-expensive version of Toronto'

'I’ve been living in Innisfil for 20 years and moved here because it was affordable ... (but) sadly, that is no longer the case,' says reader
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LETTER: Barrie's new zoning bylaw 'unacceptable'

LETTER: Barrie's new zoning bylaw 'unacceptable'

'Property owners should not be going to bed every night concerned with how their street could change to their detriment overnight,' says letter writer
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LETTER: Barrie's new zoning bylaw could have 'damaging consequences'

LETTER: Barrie's new zoning bylaw could have 'damaging consequences'

'Keeping the interesting and established parts of Barrie intact maintains the vibrancy of our entire community,' says reader
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LETTER: Residents' rights 'eroded' with new zoning bylaw

LETTER: Residents' rights 'eroded' with new zoning bylaw

'Barrie residents, homeowners and owner wannabes, make your voice heard on this matter,' says letter writer
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LETTER: Flashing signs too distracting for drivers

LETTER: Flashing signs too distracting for drivers

'I just recently caught myself paying attention to the flashing red instead of the road,' says letter writer
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LETTER: Barrie couple feels 'betrayed' by zoning changes

LETTER: Barrie couple feels 'betrayed' by zoning changes

'Check out Barrie’s proposed zoning map and consider the implications of how your daily life could be affected if council approves their plan,' say letter writers
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LETTER: Reader changes mind on need for traffic cameras

LETTER: Reader changes mind on need for traffic cameras

'Perhaps reinforcement is the desired solution, but to be honest, our municipalities do not have the assets to police every intersection in our communities,' says letter writer
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LETTER: Both sides of poverty debate must find middle ground

LETTER: Both sides of poverty debate must find middle ground

'Shelter is not meant to be a permanent arrangement, but rather a step toward functioning independently,' says letter writer
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