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<b>LETTER</b> Significance of Forbes Park bandshell can't be overlooked

LETTER Significance of Forbes Park bandshell can't be overlooked

To suggest the bandshell has no significance shows a lack of respect for our fallen soldiers, says letter writer
<b>LETTER:</b> $4.5 billion for LRT expansion into Cambridge unjustifiable

LETTER: $4.5 billion for LRT expansion into Cambridge unjustifiable

'Better bus transit routes will be what reduces our carbon footprint – not an LRT route that has only one route and is unpredictable in winter,' letter writer says
LETTER: LRT extension needed, despite rising costs

LETTER: LRT extension needed, despite rising costs

'I have yet to see in my lifetime, anything done for government, from the municipal level to the federal, that has ever been done at the original cost agreed upon'
LETTER: Region could do so much more to lower property taxes

LETTER: Region could do so much more to lower property taxes

'Where are we travelling for $2.7 million in the age of Zoom?'
<b>LETTER:</b> Speed River dam has run its course

LETTER: Speed River dam has run its course

Low head dams are part of 'settler heritage' but are past their best-before dates
<b>LETTER:</b> Snow and ice covered sidewalk ignored by city

LETTER: Snow and ice covered sidewalk ignored by city

'It is laughable that private residents are required to clear snow from sidewalks within 36 hours, but this property which is owned by either the city, region or school board can be ignored even after a complaint was filed,' writes David Graham
<b>LETTER:</b> If you know an artist, nominate them for the Bernice Adams award

LETTER: If you know an artist, nominate them for the Bernice Adams award

It doesn't need to be a professional artist in music, performing arts, visual arts, literary, communication or outstanding youth, reader says
<b>LETTER:</b> Federal funding doesn't address seniors' needs

LETTER: Federal funding doesn't address seniors' needs

With incomes as they stand today, how is the government looking after seniors?
<b>LETTER:</b> Hoping school boards learn to address dyslexia

LETTER: Hoping school boards learn to address dyslexia

From reader's experience, if dyslexia is addressed early on, it makes a huge difference
<b>LETTER</b> Reader horrified to learn of child pornographers

LETTER Reader horrified to learn of child pornographers

The thought of the violence caused to kids by the evil of adults that participate in this horrific "business" is absolutely horrifying, says letter writer