Letters

Dear Editor, Perhaps some are unaware of what is happening in Clearview Township, a small farming community northwest of Toronto. It was always called the Friendly Town of Stayner. Now it seems, on the face of it, the entire community has been blind-sided by the Minister and Department of National Defence (DND). Even the elected officials were unaware of what...

Editor, As you may know from following recent Council meetings, residents and business owners along Concession 8 South continue to raise serious concerns about road safety on our stretch of roadway. Despite months of correspondence, a presentation to Council on October 6, 2025, and assurances from Mayor Kentner that the issue would be addressed, no action has been taken to...

Dear editor, I just want to say Thank You - twice. First for the article in the Sept.25 edition, on encouraging council to respond to comments in council when they are made. The secrecy will soon undo even the small town democracy just like provincial. Second for the letter by Paul Wehrle. He says what we all think but can't say. Hatemongers...

Editor, There is an interesting discrepancy in the Oct. 9 edition of the Meaford Independent. Council is reported to be amending the Community Improvement Plan which includes funds for preservation of the Heritage District. A letter to the editor in the same edition advises that the Heritage District will be despoiled by approval of a 5+ storey floodplain condominium to...

Dear Editor, Two points needing to be made: If you see someone with a petition for saving health care, sign it quick. We are losing what we took for granted. I met a lady with an autistic son, who was brilliant but could not learn. He was fascinated by cars so the teacher cut out flash cards shaped like cars. Now he...

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...