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LETTER: Big backyard and white picket fence a dream of the past

LETTER: Big backyard and white picket fence a dream of the past

The idealized vision of our past comes into conflict with the reality of affordability we face today, writes Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region CEO Phil Mills
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LETTER: Shamrocks an affordable option for a night out

LETTER: Shamrocks an affordable option for a night out

'I went last weekend for their season opener at the Tavistock Braves. What a joy it was to watch such good quality hockey at a very affordable price'
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LETTER: Region needs to 'Build Now' to meet housing goals

LETTER: Region needs to 'Build Now' to meet housing goals

'Creative and collaborative methods are needed to achieve housing development acceleration during a period of uncertainty from pricing and mortgage rates, both of which are dampening housing starts'
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LETTER: Encampments prevent people from using public lands

LETTER: Encampments prevent people from using public lands

'Setting up temporary shelter on public lands so that it blocks safe access to those lands for everyone else violates the human rights of people who live in the community'
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LETTER: Facilitator a waste of much needed resources, former mayor says

LETTER: Facilitator a waste of much needed resources, former mayor says

'In 1979, a well respected provincial review of Waterloo Region was undertaken by the Palmer Commission and it remains today as the gold-plated example on how to do a proper analysis'
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LETTER: How is it that Canada has people living in tents?

LETTER: How is it that Canada has people living in tents?

'It’s time we come together as a community and partner with all levels of government to build a new facility and support system for our homeless community that actually works' writes Nate Whalen
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LETTER: Encampment evictions shouldn't be happening until housing found

LETTER: Encampment evictions shouldn't be happening until housing found

Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario is concerned about municipalities evicting encampment residents until suitable accommodation is found
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LETTER: Shame if mall roller rink taken over by go-karts

LETTER: Shame if mall roller rink taken over by go-karts

Reader asks: 'How much exercise does one get go-karting?'
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LETTER Cambridge can’t move forward by looking in the rear-view mirror

LETTER Cambridge can’t move forward by looking in the rear-view mirror

We must act now to bring the LRT to Cambridge, so we can all move forward, writes Ward 7 Coun. Scott Hamilton
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LETTER: Cambridge LRT is critical, says advocacy group

LETTER: Cambridge LRT is critical, says advocacy group

'Kitchener and Waterloo now have their LRT... now it’s Cambridge’s turn!'
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