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<b>LETTER:</b> Mom upset over school board's mask policy

LETTER: Mom upset over school board's mask policy

Cases are now more than 30 times higher than when mask guidelines were suggested, says letter writer, urging board to make masks mandatory for kids
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<b>LETTER:</b> Reader takes umbrage with Downey's year-end opinion piece

LETTER: Reader takes umbrage with Downey's year-end opinion piece

Barrie resident says Barrie-area MPP has some explaining to do following New Year's Day column
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<b>LETTER:</b> Bylaw targets 'abusive' minority, say former Oro-Medonte councillors

LETTER: Bylaw targets 'abusive' minority, say former Oro-Medonte councillors

Some feel because 'council is elected and staff are public servants they are entitled to abuse, criticize and make false accusations because they pay their wages'
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<b>LETTER:</b> Oro-Medonte bylaw violates Charter, citizen claims

LETTER: Oro-Medonte bylaw violates Charter, citizen claims

In a democracy, people must be free to discuss matters of public policy, criticize governments and offer solutions to social problems, letter writer says
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<b>LETTER:</b> 'Gyms are not the cesspools you make them out to be'

LETTER: 'Gyms are not the cesspools you make them out to be'

'Gyms are a critical component, a foundation block, that supports and nurtures the health of people,' says letter writer in open letter to Premier Doug Ford
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<b>LETTER:</b> Do local MPPs support seniors in homes or shareholders?

LETTER: Do local MPPs support seniors in homes or shareholders?

Lobbyists for long-term care homes have had more influence over government decisions than have our dying seniors, laments letter writer
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<b>LETTER:</b> Reader calls for better filtering of 'frivolous' bylaw complaints

LETTER: Reader calls for better filtering of 'frivolous' bylaw complaints

'If the confidential complaint is not substantiated, perhaps the complainant should be put on notice that a service charge applies to them and not to all other taxpayers,' says business owner
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<b>LETTER:</b> Amid COVID, let's not forget climate change threat

LETTER: Amid COVID, let's not forget climate change threat

'The loss of these lakes will turn our arctic circle into a wasteland and devastate the inhabiting wildlife,' reader says
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<b>LETTER:</b> Pandemic has worsened food insecurity: group

LETTER: Pandemic has worsened food insecurity: group

We envision a future where people can enjoy the foods they want without needing to rely on food charity, group says
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<b>LETTER:</b> Reader urges people to stay safe, responsible over the holidays

LETTER: Reader urges people to stay safe, responsible over the holidays

'While we can see a light at the end of the tunnel now that vaccines are on the horizon, there is still a need to remain cautious,' says letter writer
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