Letters

Editor, If you want to get real comparative data about Grid storage options, do this web search. “Grid Storage Comparisons”. There is a lot of information available from well researched, reputable sources. Or, you could just read TMI letters from local "experts" with their “opinions”. The following is based on my research from many sources. Batteries. ( Li-Ion) Life expectancy/warranty 10-15 years Efficiency:...

Editor, I write in response to a letter you published on June 5, from Mr. Mikkelsen of TC Energy. He has been using your 'Opinion' section for the past 6 years to promote the virtues of TC Energy’s proposed Pumped Storage Project (PSP) to be built atop the Niagara Escarpment in Meaford. During this 6 year period, no “much needed” storage...

Editor, Another TCE letter? Yes! Until the evidence, greed and perhaps corruption is acknowledged by this corporation and their Archaic Pumped Storage Project is finally cancelled, Meaford and all of Ontarians had best keep up and keep exposing the shortfalls of this project! The recent completion of the Oneida 250MW Battery Storage Project by the Six Nations of the Grand River sums...

Editor, There are many vibrant shops in Meaford, and it’s hard to rank them. But I’ve chosen these three because I love the way they care for, and support our local community. Craig Gallery A big call out goes to Jonathan and Bridget for championing the arts. The Craig showcases a wide selection of thoughtful paintings and functional art at a variety...

Editor, I have read the complete website that documents everything that is known on this subject. Because I am sure that the June 16 meeting will not afford every citizen a chance to have their say, I ask for clarity on 4 additional points and I offer my general opinions. 1. Does council honestly believe that this bylaw is sufficient to...

Dear Editor, I had a few problems with your editorial (June 5, 2025). I see 75,000,000 reasons why discussing Meaford’s flawed Bylaw to specifically target TCE’s proposal is a bad idea…oh, I’m sorry. Excuse me. …Meaford’s proposed Bylaw to provide a framework for discussing all the future multi-billion-dollar proposals that come before Meaford Council. Because all those future multi-billion-dollar proposals require a framework...

Editor, Further to Ken Risk's letter (well said Ken) regarding a dangerous rural intersection, the proposed diversion of traffic on SD/RD 13E will compound another already dangerous situation. If traffic is diverted to SD/RD 13E it will be an invitation to disaster as the intersection of SD/RD 13 and municipal road 7 is hidden making it necessary to pull out extremely...

Dear Editor, At the May 26 Meaford Council meeting, councillors received an update from the Pumped Storage Advisory Committee (PSAC) and debated a motion for independent water testing related to TC Energy’s proposed pumped storage project. For those who didn’t tune in, there were some critical—and troubling—takeaways. First, let’s be clear about PSAC’s role. This committee is not evaluating whether TC...

Editor, May 20 going 80 km, the speed LIMIT, from Meaford to Owen Sound at Rockford a racer sped past us doing at least 90 km. When we arrived at the third light, lo and behold there he was. Passing him I wondered what was his point. May 21 outside Thornbury just when the 80 Speed limit (MAXIMUM) came up another...

Dear Editor, In January, the Ontario Government announced its investment of up to $285 million to advance pre-development work for the Ontario Pumped Storage Project, positioning it as a key initiative in their “all-of-the-above approach to energy affordability and energy security.” This investment signals the pivotal role that energy storage will play in ensuring Ontario has a resilient and secure...