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LETTER: Reader says Russia's 'empire of lies and half-truths is collapsing'

LETTER: Reader says Russia's 'empire of lies and half-truths is collapsing'

'Asymmetrical or guerrilla warfare utilizes horrid tactics and plans no conventional military would willingly employ,' says Barrie resident
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LETTER: College faculty union president wants good-faith bargaining

LETTER: College faculty union president wants good-faith bargaining

'We are not asking for any increase in wages. ... Rather, our biggest concern is that we have a workload model which is seriously outdated,' says letter-writer
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LETTER: Cost of controlling invasive phragmites threatens municipal budgets

LETTER: Cost of controlling invasive phragmites threatens municipal budgets

'The dense roots impact municipal infrastructure by clogging drains, ditches and culverts causing road flooding and related damage,' Springwater resident says
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LETTER: Springwater resident calls for action — not reports — to fight destructive caterpillars

LETTER: Springwater resident calls for action — not reports — to fight destructive caterpillars

'Left unchecked, this could end up costing the residents of Springwater thousands of dollars in devaluation of their property,' says letter-writer
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LETTER: Global war triggered by Putin's actions 'remains distinct possibility'

LETTER: Global war triggered by Putin's actions 'remains distinct possibility'

'Putin is now the greatest danger to the survival of the world's population, or has the potential to be,' says Barrie resident
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LETTER: Elimination of licence sticker fees will have little effect, says reader

LETTER: Elimination of licence sticker fees will have little effect, says reader

'If you feel guilty about getting the refund, send it to me. Or donate to a charity in the name of Doug Ford,' says Wasaga Beach resident
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LETTER: Reader questions Nuttall's mayoral aspirations

LETTER: Reader questions Nuttall's mayoral aspirations

'Mr. Nuttall's record is full of controversial, poor and downright worrying decisions,' says Barrie resident
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LETTER: Eliminating licence plate stickers will create more dangerous roads

LETTER: Eliminating licence plate stickers will create more dangerous roads

'This stunt is so blatant, it’s a joke. Clearly, someone thinks we are all stupid,' says Midland resident
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LETTER: Putin called 'thug' stuck in past Cold War mentality

LETTER: Putin called 'thug' stuck in past Cold War mentality

'Forcing one's will on people or a country will only lead to more despair and chaos in this world,' letter writer says of Russia's attack on Ukraine
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LETTER: Resident urges city to 'dream bigger' with performing arts centre

LETTER: Resident urges city to 'dream bigger' with performing arts centre

Reader asks, 'The population will double in the next 20 years in the Barrie region. Why sell people short and only build a 900-seat PAC?'
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