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LETTER: Bickering over ban on international students 'merely smoke and mirrors'

LETTER: Bickering over ban on international students 'merely smoke and mirrors'

'The prating and waxing of these two so-called leaders is something we don’t need right now,' says Barrie resident
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LETTER: Reader suggests Bradford St. for 'walkable neighbourhood'

LETTER: Reader suggests Bradford St. for 'walkable neighbourhood'

'Walkable neighbourhoods are proven to increase small-business prosperity, boost health, and improve safe mobility,' says Barrie resident
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LETTER: Post-secondary education should be free for domestic students, reader says

LETTER: Post-secondary education should be free for domestic students, reader says

'What is the point of seeking post-secondary education when graduates end up as bankrupt debtors...?' asks letter-writer
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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