Letters

Dear Editor, Opposition to TC Energy’s $7 billion pumped storage scheme in Meaford got another boost last week when councillors of the Township of Tiny objected to the plan. Five other municipalities - from Meaford's eastern neighbour, the Town of Blue Mountains, all the way around the south end of Georgian Bay up the eastern shore to Parry Sound and beyond,...

Editor, During our October 6th Council Meeting, Councillor Bell as well as our Deputy Mayor Ms. Keaveney made comments with regards to the delayed Community Benefits. Our CAO Mr. Everitt then mentioned the wonderful relationship council has with TCE. I agree council and TCE have forged a wonderful friendship BUT as councillor Forder mentioned, Council’s support is not mirrored by...

Editor, A letter to Meaford Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Council and Staff: I believe it is time to clarify some things! Please understand and know that my public “disgust” is not directed at you personally or any of this project’s opposition. I do understand that what council decides by vote is what then all councillors are to support. Any other way would be...

Editor, "Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.". This famous quote from Winston Churchill now applies to the Municipality of Meaford. The developer of the floodplain condominium to be located behind the Meaford Library has again succeeded by having the building's Site and Heritage Plans referred to the Land Tribunal. The vast majority of the...

Editor, Concerning my comments about the standing ovation of our Parliamentarians for the eulogy for Charlie Kirk. Charlie Kirk came into my radar some months ago. After a few viewings of his activities and espoused beliefs I came to regard him as I described in my previous letter. Following a conversation with our MP and canvassing a number of my friends...

Editor, As time goes by as a citizen of Meaford, I keep getting dragged further into not just this TC Energy’s boondoggle but how municipal council seem to be ignoring indisputable facts relating to Energy Storage and therefore not being totally transparent in their responsibilities to their constituents. In my opinion this Pumped Storage Project has got to the point...

Editor, As reported by Rachel Gilmore: “Following the disturbing murder of Charlie Kirk, Canada’s MPs took it upon themselves to pay tribute to the man in the House of Commons. Not only did they attempt to rewrite history and paint him as a man entirely dedicated to faith and family, but the remarks from Conservative MP Rachael Thomas received a standing ovation...

To the editor, Below is a copy of an email sent to all members of council Sept. 1. The email itself is self explanatory, what's interesting is that there was even a need for it. For several years, myself and others have been offering input and suggestions to senior staff and council regarding inefficiencies and serious deficiencies in services (which...

Dear Editor, Bruce Mason’s recent letter to the Meaford Independent, filled with sarcasm and mockery, does little to foster the kind of respectful, fact-based dialogue our community deserves. While satire can be effective, it loses its value when used to belittle sincere concerns rather than engage with them. This isn’t the first time Mr. Mason has used flawed analogies to dismiss...

Editor, To the vandals that stole the props from the display the Meaford & St. Vincent Agriculture Society installed on Station Hill: You must be very proud of yourselves for destroying a welcoming sign to Meaford. What a cowardly act – not only did you steal from a non-profit organization but you destroyed hours of hard work and considerable cost to the...