Letters

Dear Editor, It was with keen interest that I read a recent article, “Journey on a Gurney, From Admission to Discharge: A Hospital's Journey, One Gurney at a Time”, by Andrea Roylance (November 14, 2024 print edition). After retirement my husband and I settled in Meaford, one of the reasons being the hospital. However, I now fear for the future...

Dear Editor, At first, Mike Robertson's letter suggesting the use of an outside 'head hunter' for the CAO position made me cringe, only because of Meaford's history of hiring consultants for everything more costly than buying lunch. But realistically, the idea is a good one, and he makes a good argument for it. Meaford's history of hiring CAOs is hardly a...

Editor, Going forward, the Municipality absolutely needs the services of a professional recruiting firm to source candidates for senior staff positions. The money spent will be worth every penny. No one on council or senior staff is qualified to do the necessary vetting and due diligence required. Not just the council & staff we have now, all of them in the past...

Dear Editor, Years ago, a group of Interns from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) rushed into the office of Stephen Harper to announce that their Excel spreadsheets had come up with a way to win over 4 more voters in Kenora and 6 more in Swift Current. A $500 tax credit - as long as parents first paid the money...

Editor, I wonder how many people in our area care about this. As a dual Canada US citizen, I do. Any country that can elect a leader with these "qualifications" has lost their way. Trump: a Convicted Felon with many pending indictments who thinks he is above the law. A tyrant, a fascist, a braggart, a dotard, a misogynist, a rapist, a...

Dear Editor, On October 28 the Grey Bruce Labour Council culminated their Activist Day by presenting awards. The Grey Bruce Health Coalition is honoured to have our work recognized. Brenda Scott, of Chesley and co-chair of the Grey Bruce Health Coalition, was named activist of the year for her work in healthcare, primarily in trying to keep South Bruce Grey Health...

Dear Editor, I am reading your comment on not really ranting (The 3Rs...Rants, Raves & Rumours, November 14, print newspaper). I just want to say that it is not your thing, but your readers are so very grateful that you allow us to do so. We all have a voice, but most do not have an opportunity to use it. Thank...

Dear Mr. Vance, In response to concerns about the serious threats to the human health and local ecosystems posed by their proposed pumped storage project, TC Energy frequently claims, “The federal impact assessment process will address any environmental risks.” This line is often echoed by local officials in Meaford, Owen Sound, and Grey County. But should we believe it? The truth...

Dear Editor, Recently, a very astute resident in the Town of the Blue Mountains (TBMs), contacted a number of other residents about the Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy – Regional Governance. In turn, they have asked that I relay their thoughts on the “regional governance” aspect and how these residents are appalled that it was only through...

Editor, The beach at the bottom of Centreville is more that just a beach, it’s a home for memories. I remember when my grandparents first moved to their house on Centreville Road. I wasn’t entirely excited to leave the house that I had spent the first six years of my life making memories in. Leaving the old house also meant...