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Words And Ideas Should Never Be An Excuse For Violence

Stephen Vance, Editor - September 18, 2025 0

Words and ideas, no matter how repulsive we might find them to be, are never an excuse for violence. If you have spent even just...

Three Minute Financial Fix – RESPs: The Smartest Gift You Can Give a Child

Guest Contributor - September 18, 20250

Submitted by: Glen Izzard, CIM; Investment Advisor, Portfolio Manager Every parent or grandparent wants to give the young people in their lives the best possible start. For many families, that means helping with the cost of post-secondary education. With tuition, books, housing, and other expenses running into the tens of thousands, the challenge is real. One of the most effective tools...

Words And Ideas Should Never Be An Excuse For Violence

Stephen Vance, Editor - September 18, 20250

Words and ideas, no matter how repulsive we might find them to be, are never an excuse for violence. If you have spent even just a little time reading or viewing the news over the past week, you have certainly seen many reports about the public assassination of American conservative activist and influencer Charlie Kirk last week, while he was...

Concern About Municipal Efficiency & Productivity

Letters to the Editor - September 18, 20250

To the editor, Below is a copy of an email sent to all members of council Sept. 1. The email itself is self explanatory, what's interesting is that there was even a need for it. For several years, myself and others have been offering input and suggestions to senior staff and council regarding inefficiencies and serious deficiencies in services (which...

Reader Responds to Recent Pumped Storage Letter

Letters to the Editor - September 18, 20250

Dear Editor, Bruce Mason’s recent letter to the Meaford Independent, filled with sarcasm and mockery, does little to foster the kind of respectful, fact-based dialogue our community deserves. While satire can be effective, it loses its value when used to belittle sincere concerns rather than engage with them. This isn’t the first time Mr. Mason has used flawed analogies to dismiss...