Letters to the Editor

'Every Ontarian has a deep and abiding interest in seeing to it that municipalities across the province practise responsible government and fiscal restraint,' writer says

After mayor defends decision to grant growing number of 'Métis' residents free boat launch access, councillors should be reminded town can't give freebies to some and then expect others to pay

'Mr. Ford and his government are making it all the easier to place bets and buy lottery tickets,' says letter writer

Money spent on hotel accommodations 'could be better spent on hiring more teachers,' says letter writer

'To say that we weren't disappointed would be an enormous understatement,' says letter writer

'The beach area is no longer safe to swim in and the lawn is disgusting because of the Canada Geese scoot in every direction,' a reader writes

'There are many who cannot beat their demons and are hopelessly addicted and their only hope for survival is harm reduction,' says letter writer

Fall fairs 'a valuable opportunity ... to engage in meaningful dialogue with the new Minister of Education Jill Dunlop,' says letter writer

'For over 40 years, elected politicians have promoted food banks instead of developing policies that would allow people to live an enjoyable life out of poverty,' says letter writer

'The local Liberals don't realize the importance of Lakehead University and Georgian College as educators and employors in Simcoe North,' says letter writer