Letters to the Editor

Public shares differing views on off-road vehicle bylaw changes

City’s ATV task force must put health of citizens ahead of everything else

It is outrageous that the Kawartha Lakes ATV task force wants to open up essentially all roads in the City… Continue reading “City’s ATV task force must put health of citizens ahead of everything else”

We need climate change accountability with new bill before Parliament, says reader

Imagine you create a budget. You want to eliminate wasteful, unhealthy spending in 10 years.  Maybe it’s omitting the cigarettes,… Continue reading “We need climate change accountability with new bill before Parliament, says reader”

Liberal’s bill on conversion therapy is flawed, says reader

Conversion therapy is an abhorrent practice that should be banned in Canada. I’m glad that MP Jamie Schmale recognizes this…. Continue reading “Liberal’s bill on conversion therapy is flawed, says reader”

Recognizing the person behind the outstretched hand

I appreciated Nancy Payne’s article on panhandling and felt that it was thoughtful and fair. But one point worth adding… Continue reading “Recognizing the person behind the outstretched hand”

Ford government undermines environmental protections, says reader

Ford undermining environmental protections, says reader

The Ford government is taking steps to undemocratically undermine Ontario’s environmental protections. Ministerial Zoning Orders, a little used tool allowing… Continue reading “Ford undermining environmental protections, says reader”

Reader says Ford’s pro-development bills are hurting environment, seniors

There is an old adage that goes way back in time and that has been used by political leaders of… Continue reading “Reader says Ford’s pro-development bills are hurting environment, seniors”

Asymptomatic testing coming to area schools

We need to know where and how COVID-19 is spreading

An open letter to Dr. Lynn Noseworthy, medical officer of health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit. Dear Dr…. Continue reading “We need to know where and how COVID-19 is spreading”