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LETTER: 'Fundamentally flawed' Bill C-18 should be reconsidered

LETTER: 'Fundamentally flawed' Bill C-18 should be reconsidered

'This is a dangerous precedent that could have a chilling effect on the free flow of information online,' writes Collingwood resident
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LETTER: 'Flawed' news act a government overstep, says MP

LETTER: 'Flawed' news act a government overstep, says MP

Conservative Barrie-Innisfil MP says Trudeau Liberals 'ignored warnings' to pass 'flawed' legislation that will 'devastate local journalists and their ability to continue reporting'
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LETTER: With less access to news, our democracy will suffer

LETTER: With less access to news, our democracy will suffer

Reader reacts to what may transpire if tech giants follow through on response to Bill C-18
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LETTER: Sanctioned events could curb unwanted truck rallies

LETTER: Sanctioned events could curb unwanted truck rallies

Georgian Mall parking lot is perfect for this modern type of spin-your-wheels activity, says reader in response to recent gatherings of truck and car owners in Barrie
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LETTER: More talks needed before building new high school

LETTER: More talks needed before building new high school

'The best solution, although not politically popular, is to turn Elmvale and Stayner into community centres and build a regional high school in Wasaga,' writes reader Rob Potter.
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LETTER: Push politicians to prioritize affordable housing

LETTER: Push politicians to prioritize affordable housing

'It is crucial for our local politicians to recognize their power and responsibility in shaping housing policy,' says letter writer
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LETTER: Housing first policy critical to address social issues

LETTER: Housing first policy critical to address social issues

Area man who was homeless for 13 years suggests ways to prevent and slow down the increase in people living rough
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LETTER: Officer's death illustrates need for bail changes

LETTER: Officer's death illustrates need for bail changes

OPP Const. Greg Pierzchala 'was more than a number,' says letter writer
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LETTER: Life is busy — 12-year-old suggests slowing down

LETTER: Life is busy — 12-year-old suggests slowing down

'There is so much beauty for my eyes to take in,' letter writer says of her natural surroundings
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LETTER: Need for crossing guards goes beyond the data

LETTER: Need for crossing guards goes beyond the data

'To focus on statistics alone shows a misunderstanding of this issue,' says Barrie mom behind local petition
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