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Letters to the Editor


LETTER: Remembrance Day in Canada should focus on Canadians

LETTER: Remembrance Day in Canada should focus on Canadians

'On Canada Day we celebrate diversity but on Remembrance Day the focus should remain on our military and our unity'
LETTER: Why doesn't North Bay have an evening Santa parade?

LETTER: Why doesn't North Bay have an evening Santa parade?

'Sudbury has been having their Christmas parades at night for over 20 years'
LETTER: 'Formerly Indigenous MP' owes Canada apology

LETTER: 'Formerly Indigenous MP' owes Canada apology

MP Marc Serré has claimed to be a rightful member of the Mattawa/North Bay Algonquin First Nation community and campaigned as such in two elections
LETTER: Long term care billboards misleading says reader

LETTER: Long term care billboards misleading says reader

'What is not said is that once these facilities are built, the folks from Waters Edge are moving there'
LETTER: Is there a secret plan to destroy Sweetman’s Gardens and fill it with residences?

LETTER: Is there a secret plan to destroy Sweetman’s Gardens and fill it with residences?

What exactly does the city plan to do with the right-of-way?
LETTER: Hospital bed crisis no surprise to local doctors

LETTER: Hospital bed crisis no surprise to local doctors

'Physicians, nurses, and other frontline staff have been sounding the alarms for a long time. They all saw the impending disaster and the lack of clear plans to mitigate it'
LETTER: Citizens can't afford new rink

LETTER: Citizens can't afford new rink

The average North Bay taxpayer is struggling to make ends meet and council’s proposal will probably require an increase in the municipal tax levy
LETTER: It's natural for strangers to want to pet your dog

LETTER: It's natural for strangers to want to pet your dog

'Remember that it is a balancing act that changes as the dog ages and gains experience. Whenever I encounter someone who wants to pet my dog, I view it as an opportunity for advocacy and an educational session encouraging active interactive conversation'
LETTER: Ontario's handling of bike lanes a waste of time and money

LETTER: Ontario's handling of bike lanes a waste of time and money

It just seems like such a colossal waste of money - money that could be spent on issues affecting the whole province, such as housing and healthcare. Cycling advocates are inevitably going to push to get those lanes back
LETTER: Lymphoma patient received 'skilled and professional care' at local hospital

LETTER: Lymphoma patient received 'skilled and professional care' at local hospital

North Bay should be grateful that we have such a fine facility, caring staff and an excellent Health Care System when you need it