Letters

Editor, I get the feelings of those on the American Flag. I grew up in Quebec. I met people who didn't care for Canadian Flag. And no its not "a piece of red rag". Provincial Flag Traditions: The Fleurdelisé: Quebec's provincial flag is much more common on municipal, provincial, and school buildings. General Practice: Outside of federal properties, public spaces in Quebec almost exclusively...

Editor, There are many valid arguments against the flawed decision to proceed with this project on DND lands in Meaford… Environment Matters, Indigenous Issues, Destroyed Property Values, Costly transmission lines to Barrie... But none as shocking and compelling as the bottom line cost of acquisition and operation of this energy storage technology. The following is a comparison of the cost between...

Dear Editor, I am dismayed and offended that we are still flying the American flag at our Town hall. I have written to council requesting it be taken down and received responses from almost everyone. All agreed to keep it up for the following reasons: American friends who visit are apologetic about their president and are comforted to see their flag;...

Editor, I wanted to bring something to your attention that I believe is important for the community to be aware of. Some of my campaign signs have been stolen and vandalized, including signs that were placed on private properties with the permission of the property owners. I understand that elections bring different opinions, strong feelings and political debate. However, stealing or vandalizing...

Editor, Like many of us in Meaford (and Ontario, and Canada, and beyond) I'm worried about our energy use, fossil fuel corporations, and how to access that free energy (available 365 days of the year) the sun! Good news, here's help, and it's a start. If you don't already know, Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is the Ontario regulator that monitors, at...

Dear Editor, In the August 20 edition of The Meaford Independent, you mused that "As far as summers go, this has been a fairly typical one." (The 3Rs...Rants, Raves & Rumours, August 20, print edition) I beg to differ. This summer, smoke from wildfires raging across Northern Ontario choked our skies and made the air hazardous to breathe, alongside several...

Dear Editor, On the first day of September I sat out on my deck and listened to the cacophony of joyous sounds from our avian friends. I was serenaded by a kingfisher which flew by in typically busy fashion; I listened to the delightful raucous caw of a blue jay; I communicated with a cardinal which sat on my railing...

Editor, I have been notified of a mistake with regards to my letter from last week: I labelled Aecom as a Canadian company. Aecom is not a Canadian based company but rather an American multinational headquartered in Texas. I guess I gave credit to TCE’s hiring a Canadian company when in fact they continue to talk the use of “Canadian expertise”...

Dear Editor, Rob Gardner, my old neighbor, makes some good points (Sept. 3, 2026). Points that could be applied to municipal elections across Ontario. But maybe not in Meaford at this time. I believe you overlooked the most important Meaford-specific point, Rob. In 2026, no candidate for Council in Meaford should be voted in if they support Save Georgian Bay’s cause based...

Editor, I recently received a note from a sitting member of Meaford council expressing disappointment that I am supporting Justin Perks for Mayor, citing his lack of political experience. I understand the concern, but I believe many residents share a different view. Across municipal, county, provincial, and federal governments, we routinely see massive overspending, deficits, and tax increases. The people making those decisions...