Letters

Editor, As an American ten year old boy said to me when asked why he shoots squirrels, he quickly responded, “It is my constitutional right to bear arms.” This twisted and incorrect interpretation will continue as Americans choose to use it as means to eliminate their politicians. Beryl L Campbell, Meaford

Editor, The Save Georgian Bay Political Action Committee is pressuring the Meaford Council because they claim that they are not being heard. Sadly, that is not true. We have heard them very loud and clear since the very start of the project. They are being heard! They have representatives on council who advocate for them. But the majority of citizens...

Editor, In reference to Bruce Mason's letter. I find it very difficult to believe that all Carbon Tax revenue go back to the public. Surely someone is getting paid to rebate all these funds. We all know how government works, this is why we have a deficit and debt. You must be one of the lucky few to receive the $210....

Editor, Firstly, I believe the term “United States” is a complete oxymoron. The states are not at all “united” and haven’t been since the original 13 colonies, which didn’t see eye-to-eye either. They most certainly haven’t been united since the Civil War...and I don’t mean just politically, I mean economically, socially, intellectually and morally. The GOP is more ‘far right’ than...

Editor, I’m glad to see that a bill has been passed (Bill C-59) that prevents fossil fuel companies from 'greenwashing' their projects. The bill prohibits a public “statement, warranty or guarantee of a product’s benefits for protecting or restoring the environment or mitigating the environmental, social and ecological causes or effects of climate change”, if the claims are not based...

Editor, There are many 'immigrants' into Meaford who raised our families in Toronto and spent many hours in the Science Centre engaged in fun and education. What a great place to go on a rainy weekend. Now our provincial government is threatening to close it down, and on very short notice too. It appears that no consideration has been given to...

Dear Editor, May I correct the mistake in Mr. Furgiuele’s letter from June 27, please? Conservative MPs get the same thing wrong, so I think it’s essential we correct the record. The Federal Carbon Tax in Canada is in fact a carbon levy. This forbids the Federal Government from adding Carbon Taxes collected to general tax revenue. It forbids the Federal...

Editor, Recently, my news feed had an item about Canadian Tax controversy. I have managed to ignore PP’s (Pierre Poilievre) lying rants about the carbon tax but an item on the CBC News website about Capital Gains tax caught my attention. Conservative Leader PP has released a 16-minute video on the topic that referenced Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin. I normally...

Editor, On Saturday, June 15, 2024, the Municipality of Meaford came alive with joy and community spirit during our 150 Celebration. Residents, alongside friends and family, lined St. Vincent Street to cheer, wave, and create lasting memories as they enjoyed the vibrant parade. The festivities continued at the bustling Harbour with delicious food, exciting games, and engaging activities for all. As...

Editor, An open letter to Premier Doug Ford. Congratulations on your 19 week break from Queen’s Park so that you can return refreshed in late October. Chaos created, job done. And on the recent appointment of the largest number of Ministers and Parliamentary Assistants in the history of Ontario as taxpayers fund the most expensive group of politicians now not sitting in...