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Letters to the Editor


LETTER: Mayor, councillors have opportunity to leave an impression

LETTER: Mayor, councillors have opportunity to leave an impression

'We have a beautiful, dynamic, fast-growing city and during this pivotal period, we need leaders with the skills and attitudes to capitalize on the best of the city’s attributes,' says letter writer
LETTER: Rapidly rising housing prices could mean 'very dark time ahead'

LETTER: Rapidly rising housing prices could mean 'very dark time ahead'

'I do have a solution to our problem, but the simplicity of my solution might scare some people,' reader says
LETTER: Being forced to stay at home presents some environmental questions

LETTER: Being forced to stay at home presents some environmental questions

Living Green Barrie asks people to seek out ways to reduce their digital footprint
LETTER: Councillor takes issue with Hamilton's comments about addiction

LETTER: Councillor takes issue with Hamilton's comments about addiction

'Every other disease is given societal permission for recovery. It’s time addiction was treated the same respectful way,' says Natalie Harris
LETTER: Reader reminds protesters what nearby cenotaph represents

LETTER: Reader reminds protesters what nearby cenotaph represents

'By all means, wear your poppy, but do not project your anti-vax/anti-mask sentiments onto those who gave their lives to protect others in time of war,' says resident
LETTER: City's approach to freedom rallies 'very difficult to understand,' says couple

LETTER: City's approach to freedom rallies 'very difficult to understand,' says couple

'We, too, believe in free speech as long as it does not put others at risk,' say Barrie residents
LETTER: Reader calls censoring opinions on government officials 'unacceptable'

LETTER: Reader calls censoring opinions on government officials 'unacceptable'

'Government officials should absolutely be held accountable, and social platforms are one of main places where this can happen,' says Barrie resident
LETTER: COVID has caused our community to 'come apart,' says Barrie resident

LETTER: COVID has caused our community to 'come apart,' says Barrie resident

The 'wanton disregard' of others isn't civil liberty or freedom, says letter writer
LETTER: Do lockdowns really work?

LETTER: Do lockdowns really work?

'Again and again, lockdowns have proved ineffective in curbing the disease,' letter writer says
LETTER: Resident wants drivers using full lighting system around the clock

LETTER: Resident wants drivers using full lighting system around the clock

'The benefit is that at any time of day or night, in any kind of weather, it makes the rear of your vehicle much more visible,' says letter writer