Letters

Letter to the Editor Dear Sir, Why don't they practise what they preach? I quote: “The active and full engagement of residents in the structure of their community is a strength that contributes to overall health and well-being…” “My priority will be to revitalize community pride by re-engaging and celebrating the skills, experiences and efforts of volunteers...” At the January meeting between MOM's senior staff...

Letter to the Editor Editor, This is not the typical item for The Meaford Independent but, we will have to live with the outcome of the US election. It could be easy for us in Canada or life could get very difficult. Snowbirds might have to re-think their life styles. I generally make a point of not reading Fox News posts but this...

Letter to the Editor Editor, Woodford Hall with its stage has become the child in a relationship that has a raucous split. The January 15 Woodford meeting between the municipal administration and the volunteers was brutal. Volunteers were disbanded. Administration put forward the new vision for the Hall's operations. The CAO has said she will enhance bookings and the efficiency of this Sydenham...

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, The very favourable response to your editorial regarding councillors observing snow clearance work in person seems to indicate that the old concept of ‘rank imposes obligations’ is alive and well. The concept is applied at the highest levels in Western democracies, where national leaders are expected to promptly attend scenes of disaster and see that the...

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Everyone likes a "deal". We wait for a day or two or even drive few kilometers to save a few pennies per litre of gas. We line up for sales, buy lots when the price is right. Well, if you live in Meaford, you're already behind the eight ball. For those who live in Blue Mountains...

Letter to the Editor Editor, You recently reprinted the Mayor’s message, re: “certain misrepresentations about the budget by some residents.” In the interest of fairness and objective reporting, I along with other residents, especially rural residents, want to point out that, yes we agree that there was a mistake wherein a letter writer said the salaries were approximately $6,500,000. Senior management...

Letter to the Editor Editor, I'm happy that Tony Bell speaks on my behalf about snow plowing. Urban dwellers of the municipality may be concerned about other issues. You wrote: "If a ratepayer... err, sorry, voter, were to phone to complain about the colour of the water tower, or about the public skating hours at the arena, would the good councillor feel...

Letter to the Editor Editor, I do agree that councillors should not micromanage but if they expect to get re-elected their job is much more than just referring a constituent to a phone number or email address. One job would be to educate. Explain why a road is not being plowed. It could also be to determine whether the road clearing policy...

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, In response to the letters published in Grey Bruce This Week from my colleague and Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson and Minister Mitzie Hunter on the issue of the contentious Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP), I would like to add that I am hearing unequivocal concerns from my constituents in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound about the timing and...

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Re: Letter: "Littering Can Have Impact on Animals", Dec. 28, 2015 Roberta Docherty deserves to be commended for speaking up about the damage littering does to our communities. Harm to wildlife is one of littering's many negative effects. For three years I have been pushing to have the province of Ontario launch a serious review of littering,...