Dear editor, When, in 1996, the federal government tabled legislation to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act to add sexual orientation as a prohibited ground of discrimination, our MP, Mr. Robert Nault, and other politicians assured Canadians that this would not affect the definition of marriage. Mr. Nault’s own press […]
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 sir: As a new provincial election rolls around, taxpayers have to carefully consider what sort of government they want running their province for the next several years. Do they want a government that employs an anti-Robin Hood policy, whose philosophy seems to be “Take from the poor and give […]
Dear sir: I was left in a state of shock after reading the article in the Fort Frances Times last Wednesday about the town having to pass a motion to dip into reserve funds to correct some monumental financial errors. Revenues underestimated. And expenses obviously out of control. As owner […]
To the editor: I have read with some interest the latest news releases and rhetoric from both our Tory candidate and from the Ernie Eves political machine itself. If we were to believe the Tories’ statement, “McGuinty’s plan would see a tax increase in the average household of $1,100.” This […]
Dear editor: On Sunday, Sept. 14, the people of Fort Frances and surrounding areas once again gathered together in support of the Terry Fox Run. More than 100 people came out to participate or volunteer for this year’s 23rd-annual run. The weather was perfect, and it was heartening to see […]
Dear editor: I just wanted to make a comment regarding Harry Vandetti’s column where he mentions being taught to sing “God Save the Queen.” I didn’t know Harry was that old. I would have thought that old Queen Vic had passed away some years before Harry appeared on the scene. […]
Dear sir: Recently I had the opportunity to chair a meeting in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls and to attend the open house meeting in Kenora with regards to the proposal to expand the boundaries of Kenora, Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls, and the township of Lake of the Woods. These meetings were well […]
Dear Mr. Editor: Much has been written and said about the RiverWalk Condominiums. Those who live here would like to put forward the owners’ perspective. The suites are spacious, bright, and decorated with care to suit each owner’s taste. The view of the river is pleasant even on a cloudy […]
Dear editor: About 25 years ago, my family took a trip through Fort Frances. We found the place dirty, the streets littered with trash, graffiti around, and a general untidiness about the place. We were unable to obtain the services we needed and those who helped us were impolite. We […]
Dear sir: I am having a tantrum and I believe that most local citizens also should be having tantrums. An election has been called, we are being asked to vote. I acknowledge the very large political issues out there and don’t think that we can do much about them. What […]
Dear editor: First of all, I want to publicly congratulate Gord and Laurie McQuarrie on the opening of their new business, Tim Hortons. It is a wonderful addition to our community. Having been there on opening day and also the next day, it was obvious that people supported their new […]
Dear editor: At a time when the Ontario government is announcing a $1.2-billion investment in long-term care and the introduction of 18,800 new long-term care beds, we are wondering why there has been a moratorium on admissions to Rainycrest Home for the Aged here in Fort Frances since March and […]
