Letters

Editor, The upcoming municipal election is an important opportunity for the people of Meaford to make their voices heard. I believe elections are healthier for our democracy when voters have real choices. I have never been a fan of acclamations. When candidates compete for a position, they have to explain their ideas, defend their records and earn the confidence of the...

Dear Editor, As a public corporation, the Municipality of Meaford belongs entirely to its citizens. Our local government exists to serve public interest, protect our pristine local environment, and manage infrastructure for the people who live here. However, the long-term shadow of the TC Energy pumped storage proposal is fundamentally shifting our local politics. Council’s recent decision to enter a multi-million-dollar...

Editor, For Meaford and St. Vincent Township, the answer has been written over more than a century of service and sacrifice. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 32 celebrates its 100th Anniversary on August 15th, it is worth asking why the Legion has remained an important part of our community for an entire century. The answer can be found in the remarkable...

Dear Editor, I had a life lesson yesterday that your readers need to learn too. I did not turn on the lights so did not recognise what I was trying to take out of the sink until it grabbed my finger. It was a bat. Yes, bats can get into the house even when doors and windows are closed. I used...

Editor, In my last letter to this newspaper, I was asking someone to rationalize the Ford government’s planned deployment of Small Nuclear Reactor for Ontario’s energy grid. I stated simply that it was one of the most expensive and longest-to-deploy solutions for the Ontario electrical grid. Hence, I implied it was a poor choice. Having read the Toronto Star article today...

Editor, This August marks a remarkable milestone for our community. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 32 is celebrating 100 years of service, sacrifice, and community, and we invite everyone to help us celebrate this historic occasion on Saturday, August 15. For a century, the Meaford Legion has honoured the men and women who served our country while supporting veterans, their families,...

Editor, I would appreciate some explanation from our provincial government officials and even a financial expert regarding: Wesleyville Nuclear Bruce Nuclear Meaford Trans Canada Energy’s Pumped Storage Project I have followed, become educated and expressed my knowledge with regards to these projects: however, I have concentrated on Trans Canada Energy’s (TCE) Pumped Storage Project (PSP). While proponents (corporations) of these energy systems seem to...

Dear Editor, Last week, Christmas came early to Meaford. On July 27, council voted to accept a $4-million gift from Calgary-based TC Energy over the next three years. The funds effectively give Meaford an unprecedented present- $1.35 million a year or a six per cent boost in municipal revenue. At the meeting, CAO Shawn Everitt assured councillors and members of the...

Dear Editor, Meaford Council granted Johnny B’s automobile repair shop permission to operate out of a location on the 22nd Side Road, due to a massive fire at their shop on Highway 26. This permission was granted for a period of 3 years, which should have been sufficient time to rebuild the shop. Now Johnny B’s wants a further extension of...

Dear Editor, There is an old saying: "Only after the last tree is cut down; only after the last river has been poisoned; only after the last fish has been caught; only then will you find that money can not be eaten." With this in mind, I went out and set up my protest signs to remind people that they are...