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LETTER: Morneau's departure should usher change, says reader

LETTER: Morneau's departure should usher change, says reader

A man who quits his job during the worst health and economic crisis, as NDP MP Charlie Angus pointed out, is no man worth keeping, Barrie resident writes
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LETTER: Confederate flag illustrates the 'evil power of a symbol,' says reader

LETTER: Confederate flag illustrates the 'evil power of a symbol,' says reader

'Because white supremacy is another form of terrorism on the rise, any such incidents should be investigated by the police,' says Barrie resident
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LETTER: Citizens urged to weigh in on structure of county council

LETTER: Citizens urged to weigh in on structure of county council

Simcoe County council will consider the future makeup of the regional government at its September meeting, says letter writer
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LETTER: Is there a better way to encourage minorities to seek office?

LETTER: Is there a better way to encourage minorities to seek office?

Racial privilege is often like colour-blindness; when everyone comes from the same background, harmony is a guarantee, says letter writer
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LETTER: ODSP rates must be increased to avoid 'chronic poverty'

LETTER: ODSP rates must be increased to avoid 'chronic poverty'

President of Barrie-Innisfil NDP party and community advocate believe $1,169 per month for ODSP is not enough to keep afloat in this community
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LETTER: Aylwin 'not afraid' to stand up against the establishment

LETTER: Aylwin 'not afraid' to stand up against the establishment

Barrie councillor 'has an army of supporters behind him, and we won’t let him fight this battle alone,' says letter writer
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LETTER: Resident suggests people scrape caterpillar 'egg masses' off their trees

LETTER: Resident suggests people scrape caterpillar 'egg masses' off their trees

'If you do nothing, the caterpillars which hatch next year will get busy defoliating your trees, thus denying you shade during the hot days of summer,' says reader
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LETTER: Charity and profit should never mix

LETTER: Charity and profit should never mix

'What parliament needs to do is ask the RCMP to determine the facts and act accordingly,' says reader
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LETTER: Resident says Doug Ford should stop 'bullying' Barrie

LETTER: Resident says Doug Ford should stop 'bullying' Barrie

Ford 'should focus on governing Ontario during this difficult period, or help solve the long-term care crisis, and refrain from ... causing a needless feud,' says letter writer
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LETTER: Returning to school 'could intensify the COVID outbreak,' says reader

LETTER: Returning to school 'could intensify the COVID outbreak,' says reader

Barrie resident says there are other ways to reduce potential spread, such as using places of worship, recreation centres and conference halls
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