Letters

Editor, Recently, an addition was approved to an existing home on a quiet residential Court in Meaford, one that is the only two-storey structure in a community of bungalows. The home has been an upper/lower two-unit rental since it was built in 2016, and even then, it clearly did not fit in the neighbourhood. There have already been issues with...

Editor, I am glad you brought up the issue of how expensive water is in Meaford. I have been considering writing to you for some time and now is my opportunity. When I arrived in Meaford in 2003, my water/sewage bill was $25 for 2 months. Today, it is in the vicinity of $88 for one month. That is a 704%...

Dear Editor, I was thrilled last month to attend a concert at Meaford Hall. I love live music and Canadian talent, so it was with great excitement that I sat and waited for Ashley MacIsaac to take the stage. Before the performance began, the Hall issued a Land Acknowledgement, which is now a standard practice in the arts and entertainment industry...

Dear Editor, I am writing with deepening concern regarding the intersection of two developments that, taken together, pose a serious long-term threat to Ontario’s water security, the Great Lakes environmental protection, and public oversight. The most recent is the Ontario government’s passage of Bill 60, which enables provincially designated corporations to operate water and wastewater services. Although the government describes this...

Editor, BATTERIES! PUMPED STORAGE! BATTERIES! PUMPED STORAGE! Ladies and Gentlemen, please. May I suggest that the issue here, which involves Canada's energy future, is not what kind of storage is the best idea, but whether storage itself is the best idea. If we want a future of inexpensive, plentiful 24-7-365 power, is it better to increase storage or to increase supply? Storage adds cost. It...

Editor, I am sure, by now, your readers are getting bored with me Jousting with SGB folk. Pat Maloney’s arguments have been rehashed and rebutted by me and others many times. But I will try once more to provide the other point of view in hopes that those who may still be fence sitting about OPS will have a more complete...

Editor, Readers please note that supporting an advocacy group or voicing a strong opinion on a specific topic does not necessarily make a politician a single-issue candidate. Politicians typically address a wide range of concerns and priorities within their communities. For instance, if a politician in Meaford supports the SGB group, it is likely they also advocate for other important...

Editor, I read this week's TMI Letters to the Editor 'Thoughts on Industrial/Commercial Land Acquired by Municipality' from Sandra Hibovski and just have to provide a few comments. I believe there may be a misconception of what a modern day Industrial park is, and the types of businesses attracted to such an area. Gone (are) the days of many 'Smoke Stack' industries...

Dear Editor, It’s starting to look like Save Georgian Bay (SGB) will run candidates for Meaford Council in 2026 with hopes of taking control of Council. Some members on Council may look at running for re-election as Save Georgian Bay “approved” candidates too. Mr. Pat Maloney raised the grim choice facing Meaford Council members who dare to run for re-election without...

Mr. Editor, Sir, I know you get upset about the silted-up harbour (The 3Rs...Rants, Raves & Rumours, November 20, 2025 print paper) and want to shake a stick at what appears to be a lazy town council but a little understanding might make you cool down. Constant dredging of the harbour (for what?) is a no-win game. But looking at contributing...