Letters

Dear Editor, Both a recent chance remark ruing “the loss of the old Canadian cottage experience” some had in their childhood, and the wake-up call about “300 permanent homes …” below our proposed power plant reservoir, struck a chord with me. Summer holiday cottages of the 1950s with no running water have been transformed into year-round, often larger, permanent homes....

Editor, I am writing to inform the public that there is a local group called "Take Back Catholic Education" who has been opposing the work that BGCDSB is doing around Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. This group has spread misinformation regarding what is being taught in Catholic schools throughout Bruce and Grey. Reviewing the www.takebackcatholiced.ca website and reading through the trustee...

Editor of the Meaford Independent, An excellent story in last week's paper on the old Oak in the Leith cemetery and the work of the local Tree Trust. The writer of the article failed to mention that it was (most likely) planted to commemorate the death of Queen Victoria a few years before. Meaford the town has a similar story of...

To the Editor, I was never a really avid supporter of the Monarchy in general, but I did have a great deal of respect of her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. I am therefore sad at her passing. I know that many Canadians do feel sad, but realize that many do not. This is fine, but I feel that interest groups,...

Dear Editor, I’ve been visiting Meaford over the past several days. It’s been so impressive and delightful to see such great community spirit and involvement by businesses, residents and volunteers in the community to create the Scarecrow Festival. What a wonderful atmosphere all around town that seems to have everyone engaged and excited to celebrate the approaching fall. This not...

Editor, Hi Madelyn and thanks for the great letter and drawing! (September 1, 2022 print edition) I hope you get to go in the big canoe again too, your little brother will be that much bigger and stronger next time around and we'll go even faster! I'm glad you were able to live with the spiders in the boat for as...

Dear Editor, I overheard a conversation at the Fair that hit home. The lovely man said, “There are only 80 year olds to take down the tables. There aren’t any young people here to help.” That made me think about the rest of the community groups and what is happening. There are too few young people replacing the old people who...

Editor, While on a cycling excursion (Thursday, August 25) on the Georgian Trail with her three friends, Rita’s back wheel spun sideways on a slippery, wet bridge and threw her to the ground, breaking her leg. Seconds later Jeff from Thornbury appeared and he called 911. He took charge in a professional manner, talked to her continuously, and kept her...

Editor, As odd as it might seem on a hot August Sunday, our family was thumbing through the Canada Goose website today looking at the latest in winter fashions. We noticed a few of the trendy coats were named after various Canadian towns and cities. There among the Langford Parka and the Chilliwack Bomber ..... is the Men's Meaford Rain Jacket Black...

Editor, As a former Meaford resident I applaud Meaford for honouring indigenous people with a crosswalk painting, it shows you care. The town should also consider changing its signage policy to include the indigenous translation of English names. Other areas are embracing these thoughts. Victoria, BC has already changed to dual information signs for street names and public buildings. District of Saanich councillors voted...