Thursday, January 8, 2026

Letters

Friends of the Meaford Library Install Their Own Wee Library

Letter to the Editor Editor, The Friends of the Meaford Library wish to thank you for your excellent article on 'wee libraries' (June 14, 2016). Because of that article we have installed a 'wee library' on the gate building at Memorial Park. It was initially stocked with children's books but is being widely used for others.This provides a valuable resource for children...

Honest Public Criticism is Equated to Bullying, Intimidation, & Harassment

Letter to the Editor Editor, Bravo to Dave Long for taking a stand on this code of conduct. If section 'e' (in 5.3.1 of the Advisory Committee and Volunteer Code of Conduct)  is allowed to stand, then anyone who voices disagreement with any Council or senior staff action or decision will not be considered Meaford volunteer material. The editor of TMI...

Reader Responds to Letter Suggesting Foodland Closure is ‘Not a Disaster’

Letter to the Editor Dear Sir, Regarding Mr. Dave MacDougall's letter June 23rd, Foodland closure not a disaster. Yes. Mr. MacDougall does not shop at Foodland and can drive to his choice of shopping destinations. Yes & No. While the loss of Foodland may not be a disaster – it is a loss to the community and the downtown in particular. This is...

Rural Resident Offers Thoughts on Proposed Transit Plan

Letter to the Editor Editor, Just a reminder. What about wanting a job and living in 'Lesser Meaford'? Can a person get help out here? I know of elderly couples living out here who have no way to go to town for groceries or even a haircut. Perhaps previous council should not have called our Municipality 'Meaford', unless they meant for services...

Soup or Meal Organizers Thank Volunteers

Letter to the Editor Editor, Thank you to the MANY volunteers who helped in so many ways, making SOUP OR MEAL the 10 year success it was. Also thank you to all who came to enjoy the fruits of our labour. God's Richest Blessings to all. Stan and Barbara Arnelien

Foodland Closure is a Disaster

Letter to the Editor Editor, This is in reply to Mr. MacDougall's letter of June 23, 2016. I don't think I have ever read a more condescending letter referring to the people of Meaford. Especially those of us who rely on the downtown grocery store. People who have supported local business for many years. This just shows that some people and...

Concern About Lakeview Cemetery

Letter to the Editor Editor, What is going on at our cemetery? It was running great and looking fabulous with a very competent manager and his part time helper that could be counted on to run things in the manager's absence. Does Council and the senior management know anything about our cemetery? Perhaps a counter at entrances would indicate the activity.Sitting in...

Letter to the Editor Had Reader Seething

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, I reread the letter from Dave MacDougall and I am still seething. It is plain to see he has money for cab fare and a car and gas to run the car. He has legs that work so does not need a wheelchair or walker. He can get to Valu-mart in the winter. He does...

Reader Response to MP Miller’s Comments About Orlando Shooting

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Larry Miller seems to have trouble wrapping his lips around the “g” word. How else to explain the curious omission of any reference to the LGBT identity of those “targeted specifically” by the homophobic killer, in Miller’s lengthy letter of June 20? But he does get his Islamophobia front and centre, recycling Republican attacks on Barack...

Thoughts on Today’s Grocery Industry

Letter to the Editor Dear Sir, In your 3 Rs... Rants, Raves & Rumours column in your April 6 print edition of The Meaford Independent you remarked on some of the reprehensible aspects of the practices of the corporate grocery chain industry. Unfortunately we in Canada lack the wherewithal to confront the numerous abuses encountered daily when shopping for groceries. A glance...