Dear Editor, I am a supervisor for a local contractor. We currently have contracts with a general contractor to wire two new OPP detachments, one in Fort Frances, one in Moosonee. We are the only local contractor on site, with most but not all coming from Thunder Bay or Winnipeg.The […]
Letters
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Dr. Marcus Powlowski Dear Community Members of Thunder Bay-Rainy River, We are living through an unprecedented time. Over the past week we have seen a number of public health measures be put in place by our federal, provincial and municipal governments that have dramatically changed how we live our lives. […]
Holly Angus Dear editor, We all say we care about the environment, yet to truly care about something takes some action, or inaction when more appropriate. The panicked purchases by so many in response the COVID-19 pandemic and advisories are understandably based in fear. Fear of the unknown. The fear […]
By Marcus Powlowski
An open letter from Marcus Powlowski, MP, Thunder Bay-Rainy River March 19th, 2020 Dear Community Members of Thunder Bay-Rainy River, We are living through an unprecedented time. Over the past week we have seen a number of public health measures be put in place by our federal, provincial and municipal […]
Dear Editor, To everyone who is stocking up in panic mode causing empty shelves. Please be aware, Friday is Child Tax day, which means a lot of families will be out shopping for food, household items and necessities and things for their babies and children. Some families rely on child […]
Dear Editor, We all say we care about the environment, yet to truly care about something takes some action, or inaction when more appropriate. The panicked purchases by so many in response the COVID-19 pandemic and advisories are understandably based in fear. Fear of the unknown. The fear of this […]
Dear Editor: There has been a lot written about our Senator from the north, Lynn Beyak, lately. Unfortunately, most of what we hear locally has been negative. A lot has been taken out of context as well, causing unnecessary hard feelings. Peter Kirby is frustrated that despite a concerted effort […]
Dear Editor, This is to address the current panic over COVID-19. It’s getting ridiculous. This past week the entire district sold out of toilet paper. Seriously? Why? Because the media reported runs on toilet paper in Australia or somewhere? As someone commented on Facebook, “If you need 144 rolls of […]
Dear Editor, I am writing this in response to Councillor Judson’s article. This is in support of Lynn Beyak. I do not know this lady. I have never met her, or any of her family, nor have I visited her website. What I am supporting is the truth, along with […]
Dear Editor, Resolute Forest Products Canada Inc. (RFP) closed its Fort Frances pulp and paper mill in February 2014. In the latter part of 2014 and early 2015 Expera tried to buy and operate the pulp and paper mill in Fort Frances. However, Expera suspended its efforts to buy this […]
Dear Editor, I refer to Cynthia Donald’s letter which you published in your January 22nd issue of The Times, as well as the Publisher’s Pen – Solutions needed for Community Housing. Both were so very thought provoking and got me thinking immediately of a huge problem that we Seniors living […]
Dear editor, I would like to use the space in your paper to bring some hopefully helpful suggestions to the people who plan aspects of the life of a senior. First of all, I would like to thank the Town of Fort Frances for allowing me to become a Senior […]
