Letters

Editor, During a recent closing of a file I'd submitted to the Ombudsman (notice I said closing, not resolution), I was made aware that mine wasn't the only Meaford file being investigated at the Ombudsman's office. I thought the other complainants may be interested what they may expect. I, like many, always assumed the Ombudsman to be a 'big brother' or...

Dear Editor, While I couldn't disagree more with letter-writer Bruce Mason over his support for TC Energy's pumped storage scheme, I have just given a “thumbs up” to his May 23 letter "Defending the Carbon Tax". On this topic, he got it right. As he wrote "...putting a price on carbon pollution...is the most effective way to reduce carbon pollution," which,...

Dear Stephen (Editor), I very much enjoy reading your 3Rs section in the Meaford Independent. Every week, you address local topics and issues, or just your thoughts in a witty, thoughtful way that makes me feel like you are my neighbour chatting directly with me. In the May 30 issue (The 3Rs...Rants, Raves & Rumours, May 30, 2024 print edition), you...

Editor, Here is the message that TCE puts at the forefront of their often-printed newspaper advertising: “Why Does Ontario Need a Pumped Storage Project?” They post a beautiful picture of the area they plan to modify. They invite all INDIVIDUALS to a friendly “coffee chat” where they only present their perspective. This is a very well orchestrated plan to quietly impose their will...

Dear Editor, There is a mill in Dryden, Ontario that is polluting the river that flows through the Grassy Narrows reserve. Those poor people of Grassy Narrows can't catch a break. From being self-sufficient to not in one fell swoop in one of the biggest environmental disasters in our nation's history. From a paper mill dumping more than 9,000 kg of...

Dear Editor, I've listened to arguments for and against TC Energy Pump Storage (PSP) for the past five years. Like other citizens in Meaford and the Georgian Bay Basin, I'm confused and rely on government representatives for leadership. In the most recent development from the numerous deputations at various municipalities, our municipal leadership has demonstrated a surprising lack of knowledge about...

Dear Editor, I had the honour of showing off the Meaford Hall on Saturday night. The building was spotless. The welcome was warm and personal. The performance was unforgettable. BUT, it was the art that needs bragging about. Please find a way to tell everyone that we can’t decide if the brilliance of the work is because our youth are...

Dear Editor, I hope to share some great news with your readers. Many of them will hate it. On May 16, Phys.org covered a historic metadata study about carbon pricing. What we call “Carbon Taxes” in Canada. Proving how well making polluters pay reduces CO2 emissions everywhere they’ve been implemented. Carbon pollution makes Climate Change happen. Climate Change kills people. Innocent victims...

To the Editor, Advertising seems to be getting even more dismissive of people's intelligence than ever. A few examples would include the following : (I don’t mean such items as pickup trucks, where Ford, Chevy and Dodge Ram are all “the best” because truck buyers tend to be loyal to their own preference, and for them, their choice is always the best...the...

Dear Editor, My first task is to thank the citizens, my nominators, and Municipality of Meaford for choosing me as the 2024 Recipient of the Community Builder Award. I am truly grateful and awed that I can be recognized for doing things I love. I really wanted to be clever and draw an analogy to building but I keep slipping...