Letters

Letter to the Editor Editor, The news of the downtown FOODLAND store closing in August is devastating to all residents who have chosen to live in this beautiful town where they are able to do their shopping LOCALLY and without use of motorized vehicles. It must be obvious to corporate SOBEYS and our Town politicians that seniors and handicapped customers make...

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, I was very surprised and saddened to read your article regarding the IGA (now Foodland) closing. This is particularly distressing not only for the points raised in your article, but also for the community as a whole. Aside from the loss of twenty jobs, I think also most worrisome is the loss to the many downtown...

Letter to the Editor Editor, On behalf of our entire family, we would like to express our sincere thanks to all those who assisted us on April 23rd, and the days following. To the First Responders – the O.P.P., the Paramedics, and the Meaford Hospital staff. Your professionalism, caring, understanding, compassion and genuine concern for our well-being was so appreciated. You do...

Letter to the Editor The family of the late Harry Yeadell wish to thank everyone for condolences, food, cards and phone calls at this time of sorrow. Sincerely, Ann Yeadell and family Meaford

Editor, As you so rightly pointed out, the recent report from Ainley Consulting regarding our crumbling bridges is not a surprise. In 2011 we were advised that $20 million was needed over ten years, and that there was an immediate necessity to address some bridges within two years for $1.1 million. The three current Council members that sat on this 2011...

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Prevention and identification of Elder Abuse is an ongoing topic of concern in our society. One particular potent TV ad shows a younger male, possibly her son, accosting an older woman on the street and taking money out of her purse. Showing financial abuse and total lack of respect by her offspring. There are many kinds of...

Letter to the Editor Larry Miller and Letter to the Editor, You asked publicly for input on the subject (www.themeafordindependent.ca/letters/44-letters/4685-mp-miller-offers-thoughts-on-physician-assisted-dying). I am a constituent. Here is my input. You state that,“my vote will be largely based on what my constituents tell me”, then you go on to state that: "I will also vote with my own conscience. I cannot and will not...

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, I write to you today regarding Bill C-14, the recently tabled Government legislation regarding medical assisted death. This letter serves to outline some of my own opinions as well as to inform residents of Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound of what my vote on this legislation will be based on. I understand that this is a very sensitive...

Letter to the Editor To the Editor, In a recent message published in your paper the mayor wrote that she was concerned about certain misinformation that apparently had surfaced concerning the upcoming Service Delivery Review. As another informed reader has so correctly pointed out to you and your readers, the information concerning Grey Highlands was very misleading but she is further...

Letter to the Editor Editor, In the April 28, 2016 issue of the Independent, Editor Stephen Vance laments the increase in crime in our communities and looks at the causes as he sees them. Not much to argue about: loss of decent jobs, declining wages, and resulting consequences such as assaults and domestic disturbances. He nails it in this paragraph, quote: “This...