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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
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LETTER: Do lockdowns really work?

LETTER: Do lockdowns really work?

'Again and again, lockdowns have proved ineffective in curbing the disease,' letter writer says
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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
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LETTER: MPP not providing full story on lake health, says Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition rep

LETTER: MPP not providing full story on lake health, says Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition rep

Claire Malcolmson calls province's plan for Lake Simcoe 'a short-sighted and unimaginative economic development scheme that benefits developers and landowners'
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LETTER: Living Green Barrie urges people to harness power of free water

LETTER: Living Green Barrie urges people to harness power of free water

Rain barrels save you money, your lawn or garden will thrive, and you will be helping Lake Simcoe, says letter writer
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LETTER: Reader 'extremely disheartened' by how city treats its homeless

LETTER: Reader 'extremely disheartened' by how city treats its homeless

'A lot of us are struggling and a lot of us would not be able to afford our rents or mortgages without our roommates or partners,' says Barrie resident
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LETTER: South-end dog park ruined by some 'disrespectful and lazy' people

LETTER: South-end dog park ruined by some 'disrespectful and lazy' people

Barrie resident urges park users to 'get off your phones for 10 minutes and watch your dog'
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LETTER: City resident 'dismayed' by premier's comments on paid sick days

LETTER: City resident 'dismayed' by premier's comments on paid sick days

Letter writer says workers deserve better, they deserve paid sick days, and they deserve the respect of their premier
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LETTER: Former senator calls for drug possession to be decriminalized

LETTER: Former senator calls for drug possession to be decriminalized

'Other countries and jurisdictions have recognized that criminal punishment is not the answer and this strategy would allow for study and best practices that Canada might pursue,' says Hugh Segal
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LETTER: Personal vehicles over transit more about convenience and flexibility, says reader

LETTER: Personal vehicles over transit more about convenience and flexibility, says reader

'The climate-change plan in Barrie amounts to little more than a waste of time and work,' says city resident
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