Dear editor, The following is an open letter to Ontario education minister Stephen Lecce: I am writing to you on behalf of North Bay Pride to express our deep concern regarding recent comments made, suggesting the possibility of Ontario adopting a policy like those implemented in New Brunswick and Saskatchewan. […]
Letters
All newspapers encourage letters to the editor and intend to print the opinions of their readers with as few restrictions as possible. The Fort Frances Times is no exception.
Rules governing letters to the editor in the Fort Frances Times are:
All letters must be signed, and the name of the writer will be printed with all letters published.
The writer must submit his/her letter in person and satisfactory identify themselves, or submit a telephone number to be used to verify that the letter was actually written by the person whose name is included on it, delaying publication if necessary to make the verification.
Letter will not be accepted from people outside the local coverage area unless the letters are written on a topic of primarily local interest.
If a letter attacks another individual or group, the Times will allow a response in the same edition.
Letters should not exceed 300 words and may be edited for length and content.
Dear editor, Re: Standing proud against hate, letter from Jason Maclennan, North Bay Pride, August 23 edition of the Fort Frances Times North Bay Pride is the ram beating his head against the dam to expect Conservative politicians to condemn the recent violence such as University of Waterloo stabbings, but […]
Dear editor, Attention – OPP are fining people on the water $250 per infraction. Look up boating rules for your boat, fire extinguisher, whistle, life jackets that fit, flashlight with working batteries, boat operator license, sound signalling device, floating rope, 15 meters in length, bailer or bilge pump. All equipment […]
Dear editor, In the wake of recent acts of violence targeting the 2SLGBTQ+ community, North Bay Pride is urging leaders from all political parties to publicly denounce hate and take a stand against discrimination. The tragic incidents involving Laura Ann Carolton yesterday and Katy Fulfer University of Waterloo, serve as […]
Dear editor, In response to the alarming rise in hate both in person and online, North Bay Pride has decided not to hold the traditional pride parade this year. Instead, the organization will return to the streets with a united march for equity and inclusion, sending a powerful message against […]
Dear editor, I’m writing to inform you of my recent resignation from the CPSO. Actually, I’m not resigning, I just couldn’t justify keeping my medical license in Ontario. I’m a rural family physician with extra training in anesthesiology, and I love what I do. My wife grew up in northern […]
Dear editor, I read with interest last Wednesday’s letters to the editor regarding the use of the pool at the Sportsplex. In December last year, I reluctantly had to give up my membership at the pool due to the condition of the women’s change room. Six years ago I had […]
Dear editor, Problem: Small town media and media in general are finding their existence threatened by a lack of revenue, interest in investing in local media and maintaining skilled journalists. Whether in The Caribbean, Canada, US or most anywhere sources of financial investment are turning away from small town media […]
Dear Editor, I would like to take the time out of my day to send a huge thank you to all the lifeguards and instructors at the pool. I don’t know many part time jobs where students pay $500+ to take courses using their own money to qualify to get […]
The following is an open letter to Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and Ontario Solicitor General Kerzner from Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Marcus Powlowski. Dear Minister Mendicino and Solicitor General Kerzner: I am writing to bring the policing needs of my constituents in Thunder Bay to your attention, and request […]
Dear editor, This is to tell all the people, young and old, if you don’t have a “Lifeline” for safety reasons, I advise you to look into getting one. I have one now and I sure am glad to have it. I fell outside while throwing salt on the ice. […]
Dear editor, Will it happen again? Can it happen again? Probably yes in both cases. Just a matter of when. What I am referring to is the Rainy Lake flood of 2022. I am no expert in all the issues of the flood, but I am familiar to the area […]
