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Letters | May 16

Kudos to boards’ part in project

Re Children’s mental health front, centre in Muskoka, Huntsville Forester article, May 9
 How wonderful to see that across Muskoka both school boards are taking part in the Ministry of Education’s mental health pilot project as part of the larger Provincial Children...

Letters | May 16

The erosion of literary choice continues

It was with much dismay last week when I tuned into CBC and listened to the account of the demise of yet another small independent bookstore, this time in Huntsville, Ontario, our own backyard. While some may simply dismiss this as a “sign of the times,” I suggest it belies a much more...

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Letters | May 16

Community should’ve been consulted

To members of Huntsville the council:
I would like to express my shock and dismay upon finding that a beloved local landmark, the aged maple tree that grows on the edge of Indian Landing in Port Sydney, has undergone a substantial alteration at the hands of an overzealous town worker.

Letters | May 16

Developer could have been more open

Re: Zoning decision trumps jobs: developer, Huntsville Forester article May 2.
Kris House needs to get off his high horse and place the blame for the zoning application denial squarely where it belongs, on his shoulders.
The real reason the town denied the rezoning application...

Letters | May 16

Factual accuracy is very important when debating abortion, says local doctor

Re: Women’s rights are not up for debate, Huntsville Forester opinion column, May 9.
No woman sets out to pursue an abortion.  It is always a response to a situation in which they feel their options are too few or non-existent. 
We have not done a very good job...

Letters | May 11

The cost of water safety never too high

Last year 22 people were lost in drowning deaths in Ontario, 18 of them were not wearing a personal flotation device (PFD) or a life jacket.  
In northeastern Ontario alone,  six men drowned, none of them wearing a PFD.  
Some complain that the PFD is too uncomfortable...

Letters | May 09

Parry Sound area the ultimate fishing town?

Vote Parry Sound and area as the Ultimate Fishing Towns, North Star, April 30.
Do we have to have any fish?
First my parents and then my family operated Sand Bay Resort in Carling Township for 57 years. Fishing, while an asset anytime, was essential for business in May and June, and to a...

Letters | May 09

Local dance academy has positive impact

Recently, we along with many other families and friends were witness to another spectacular performance by the many dancers of the Parry Sound Dance Academy.
It is truly amazing how 10-months of preparation impacts the final performance. The students, ranging from kindergarten to adults...

Letters | May 09

Thanks to our great musicians

Parry Sound’s musical hot streak appears to be a permanent state of affairs, the most recent evidence being the wonderful concert presented by the Parry Sound School of Music this last Sunday at the Stockey Centre. Maia Vimboule, the de facto matriarch of music in Parry Sound, was, as usual...

Letters | May 09

Clement true to Tory party

Our carpetbagger MP (he didn’t move here for the voters, but for the votes!) Tony Clement continues to take my breath away with his unceasing aptitude to get on stage and then perform again in his true colours.
No deviance from the party script for this Tory minion. This time he has...

Letters | May 04

Reduce food’s salt content for health

(Editor’s Note: This is a copy of a letter sent to Minister of Health Leona Aglukkaq provided to us for publication.)
I am totally mystified and angry by the lack of action on the part of the Ministry of Health in regulating the amount of salt added to food by manufacturers and...

Letters | May 04 |  Recommended (2)

Salt dock a shipping port, not storage site: Condo owner

(Editor’s Note: This letter is in response to the April 27 Beacon Star article Condominium developer wants cap on salt pile height.)
I was surprised to read the comments in the Beacon Star that salt has been delivered to the Salt Dock Port for 45 to 50 years, as if that is the...

Letters | May 02

Give credit to former council

I feel compelled to comment on statements reported in the article, Seguin debt free in June.
Seguin borrowed in 2002 to pay for its share of the new health centre contribution and the new state of the art solid waste management system. It was more cost effective to pay up front than paying the...

Letters | May 02 |  Recommended (1)

Couple discouraged by prejudice

We are writing this letter in support of Olive Patterson, president of the Beaucrest Tenants Association (Residents say new tenant jumped queue North Star, April 18). It is sad in this day and age that prejudice can still occur and be accepted by people.
This is a disgraceful turn of events...

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