Letters

Editor, During our Federal Government’s 'Question Period', our current PM has a predictable behaviour of never providing a direct answer to questions from parliamentarians. We can be assured he will immediately waltz off on a tangent and announce how virtuous and selfless his party’s policies and performances are when asked a question, avoiding disclosure of facts injurious to his agenda. So...

Editor, A recent opinion editorial on planning and development (Growth Can be Painful, But it Helps to Understand the Process, March 7, 2024) was amusing, for the wrong reasons. The editorial describes a democratic process of municipal development wherein the process begins with a review of the proposal by the planning department, a public planning meeting to learn of public...

Editor, Your editorial (Growth Can be Painful, But it Helps to Understand the Process, March 7, 2024) is packed with information, and I encourage everyone to read it. I am in favour of development in Meaford as long as it strictly conforms to the official plan. You write that, “…all applications must be accepted, and must be put through the established...

Editor, I have concerns about the development and wish to share them with you. When new developments occur within the Urban Boundary, it's crucial that they meet a minimum density higher than what the Municipality or the County mandates. Failing to do so may lead to regrettable decisions in the future, particularly when infrastructure replacement becomes necessary. Insufficient revenue generated...

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the letter published on February 29, written by Tony Primo. In it, he suggested that the song Meet Me in Meaford should be included in this year’s Meaford Sesquicentennial celebrations. At the upcoming Goldenaires’ Spring concert on May 5 at 2 p.m. at Meaford United Church, Allan Johnson will be in attendance to...

Dear Editor, Several thoughtful letters were published on February 29, and I thought it would be useful to provide some additional information for those interested. Critical thinking is important, and I am encouraged to see residents asking questions. In his letter Mr. McTaggart challenges the forecast efficiency for the Ontario Pumped Storage Project (OPS) and wants to ensure we have considered...

Editor, Recently I received a card from the Save Georgian Bay Political Action Committee. This triggered a 'Popeye' moment for me. PACs that ask for my money and all I get for it is signs, cards and a website filled with hyperbolic rhetoric, makes me very skeptical. It inspired me to write this rebuttal. They have been at this for a...

Editor, It was the annual February giveaway. Council called a meeting, dozens of taxpayers showed up. A number of them made deputations — in their allotted and tightly controlled five minutes — and then Council did exactly what TC Energy asked it to do -- for the second time in a year. Last week, Council stripped opposition voices from a citizens' committee...

Dear Editor, Building trust and continuing to earn the support of Meaford community members is important to us. Through numerous community engagements, including weekly coffee chats at our office on Sykes Street, door-to-door discussions, and open houses, we have interacted with thousands of residents to share Project information, combat misinformation, and seek valuable feedback. Most importantly we have listened and...

Dear Editor, As a long time resident of the area, it’s difficult to assess the net benefit of the PSP proposed for the Meaford Tank range, other than for the shareholders of TCE. Little information has been forthcoming from TCE, how the 20+million cubic meters of limestone, (not including the massive amount of material to be excavated to build the tunnels...