Thursday, December 26, 2024

Letters

Woodford Hall Turkey Barbeque Cancelled

Letter to the Editor Editor, The Woodford Hall Turkey Barbecue will not be happening this year. This popular event was planned for October 2nd, but with the change from volunteers to Municipal staff workers after the January 15th meeting, the annual community gathering was cancelled.The Bruce Trail Association has booked the Hall from the Municipality for October 2nd and will offer 'trail...

Reader Offers Additional Ways to Cope With Arthritis

Letter to the Editor The Editor, Last week's edition (September 1 print paper) had comprehensive information on the different types of arthritis and advice on how to treat it. Two things that have worked well for me were not mentioned, however. I used to have painful hands after working in the garden or in the shop. Over the counter medication was less than...

Reader Calls For Animal Ban at Cemetery

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, On Friday, August 26, a pet owner had their dog in the fountain situated at the entrance to the cemetery. I was shocked and angered. We have front yards, back yards, trails and a doggie park.I am proud to say we have one of the nicest and well-maintained cemeteries in the area, thanks to Mark and...

Reader Offers Thoughts on MP’s Annual Report

Letter to the Editor The Editor, Recently our MP Larry Miller mailed me his annual report. I appreciate hearing from my elected representatives and look forward to seeing how our democracy works at the constituent level. Reading Mr. Miller’s report however, is short on information and long on photo-ops. Now there is nothing wrong with photo-ops to a point, but I think I...

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...