Letters

Dear Editor, I had a life lesson yesterday that your readers need to learn too. I did not turn on the lights so did not recognise what I was trying to take out of the sink until it grabbed my finger. It was a bat. Yes, bats can get into the house even when doors and windows are closed. I used...

Editor, In my last letter to this newspaper, I was asking someone to rationalize the Ford government’s planned deployment of Small Nuclear Reactor for Ontario’s energy grid. I stated simply that it was one of the most expensive and longest-to-deploy solutions for the Ontario electrical grid. Hence, I implied it was a poor choice. Having read the Toronto Star article today...

Editor, This August marks a remarkable milestone for our community. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 32 is celebrating 100 years of service, sacrifice, and community, and we invite everyone to help us celebrate this historic occasion on Saturday, August 15. For a century, the Meaford Legion has honoured the men and women who served our country while supporting veterans, their families,...

Editor, I would appreciate some explanation from our provincial government officials and even a financial expert regarding: Wesleyville Nuclear Bruce Nuclear Meaford Trans Canada Energy’s Pumped Storage Project I have followed, become educated and expressed my knowledge with regards to these projects: however, I have concentrated on Trans Canada Energy’s (TCE) Pumped Storage Project (PSP). While proponents (corporations) of these energy systems seem to...

Dear Editor, Last week, Christmas came early to Meaford. On July 27, council voted to accept a $4-million gift from Calgary-based TC Energy over the next three years. The funds effectively give Meaford an unprecedented present- $1.35 million a year or a six per cent boost in municipal revenue. At the meeting, CAO Shawn Everitt assured councillors and members of the...

Dear Editor, Meaford Council granted Johnny B’s automobile repair shop permission to operate out of a location on the 22nd Side Road, due to a massive fire at their shop on Highway 26. This permission was granted for a period of 3 years, which should have been sufficient time to rebuild the shop. Now Johnny B’s wants a further extension of...

Dear Editor, There is an old saying: "Only after the last tree is cut down; only after the last river has been poisoned; only after the last fish has been caught; only then will you find that money can not be eaten." With this in mind, I went out and set up my protest signs to remind people that they are...

Dear Editor, On July 27, Meaford Council will consider a three-year Pre-Development Agreement with TC Energy that could provide up to $4.065 million in funding through community support payments, municipal capacity funding, scholarships, and community investment funding. Supporters of the agreement argue that Meaford should secure these funds while the Ontario Pumped Storage Project undergoes environmental review. Yet Council's own report...

To the Editor, Each year, during the Royal Canadian Legion's Poppy Campaign, thousands of Canadians place a donation in a Poppy box as a simple gesture of remembrance. Many people know that the campaign honours those who served our country, but fewer realize that their donations also provide direct assistance to veterans and their families who continue to face challenges...

Editor, In your July 9 editorial, you mention, as you have during previous elections, that some disgruntled voters suggest a completely new council is required, no incumbents. Your opinion, one which typically would be sound reasoning, is that a healthy ratio of incumbents is still necessary to help the newcomers adjust to the job. In Meaford, I'm not so sure...