Friday, March 29, 2024

Letters

Reader Offers Thoughts on Canada Post

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, The government is currently conducting a public review of Canada Post. This is the moment for people to speak up about what we want from our postal service. The post office can deliver more than mail. The government should adopt the Delivering Community Power proposal, which calls for postal banking, services for seniors, and coast-to-coast charging...

Family Reunion Creates Happy Meaford Memories

Letter to the Editor Editor, We would like to thank Meaford for making our family reunion such a wonderful occasion! Thanks to the Municipality for all their help with arrangements at Beautiful Joe's Park... a beautiful & perfect setting to start off "The Gathering". Thanks also to wonderful neighbours for being so understanding and putting up with a few rather noisy evenings.Kudos must...

Reader Says New Canada Child Benefit Will Bring Economic Benefit to Local Communities

Letter to the Editor Editor, With the recent announcement of a new Canada Child Benefit, I decided to calculate how much of an impact this will have in our Bruce Grey - Owen Sound riding. After all, a big part of this will be 'new' money flowing into our community that wasn't there before. This money will be spent by local...

MP Miller: Canadian Firearms Owners Deserve a Transparent Classification Process

Letter to the Editor Editor, Law-abiding firearms owners in Canada have been pushed around for far too long by a backdoor classification system that gives the RCMP Firearms Program the ability to classify firearms and other components of firearms as prohibited and restricted with the stroke of a pen. The most recent reclassification of a cartridge magazine from non-restricted to prohibited...

Friends of the Meaford Library Install Their Own Wee Library

Letter to the Editor Editor, The Friends of the Meaford Library wish to thank you for your excellent article on 'wee libraries' (June 14, 2016). Because of that article we have installed a 'wee library' on the gate building at Memorial Park. It was initially stocked with children's books but is being widely used for others.This provides a valuable resource for children...

Honest Public Criticism is Equated to Bullying, Intimidation, & Harassment

Letter to the Editor Editor, Bravo to Dave Long for taking a stand on this code of conduct. If section 'e' (in 5.3.1 of the Advisory Committee and Volunteer Code of Conduct)  is allowed to stand, then anyone who voices disagreement with any Council or senior staff action or decision will not be considered Meaford volunteer material. The editor of TMI...

Reader Responds to Letter Suggesting Foodland Closure is ‘Not a Disaster’

Letter to the Editor Dear Sir, Regarding Mr. Dave MacDougall's letter June 23rd, Foodland closure not a disaster. Yes. Mr. MacDougall does not shop at Foodland and can drive to his choice of shopping destinations. Yes & No. While the loss of Foodland may not be a disaster – it is a loss to the community and the downtown in particular. This is...

Rural Resident Offers Thoughts on Proposed Transit Plan

Letter to the Editor Editor, Just a reminder. What about wanting a job and living in 'Lesser Meaford'? Can a person get help out here? I know of elderly couples living out here who have no way to go to town for groceries or even a haircut. Perhaps previous council should not have called our Municipality 'Meaford', unless they meant for services...

Soup or Meal Organizers Thank Volunteers

Letter to the Editor Editor, Thank you to the MANY volunteers who helped in so many ways, making SOUP OR MEAL the 10 year success it was. Also thank you to all who came to enjoy the fruits of our labour. God's Richest Blessings to all. Stan and Barbara Arnelien

Foodland Closure is a Disaster

Letter to the Editor Editor, This is in reply to Mr. MacDougall's letter of June 23, 2016. I don't think I have ever read a more condescending letter referring to the people of Meaford. Especially those of us who rely on the downtown grocery store. People who have supported local business for many years. This just shows that some people and...