This is an open letter to the Town of Fort Frances, the people of the Rainy River District and the Fort Frances Legion. A large group of residents in the Rainy River District contributed to the purchase of flags commemorating our family members for their contributions in the armed services. […]
Letters
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In the 80’s soon after the amalgamation at a board meeting, a Emo member over heard a discussion how Fort Frances could benefit if Emo could be shut down. By 2000 Emo Health Care Centre was stripped of our two O R’s, our Maternity Ward, our Emergency, lab, x ray […]
Dear Editor, Premier Ford is telling Ontarians he is the one to take on Trump and will protect jobs in Ontario. How his government protected jobs in forestry? October 2021, the VP of Communication for Resolute FP Canada Inc. by email to the FF Times reporter confirmed the Crossroute SFL […]
Labour shortages continue to be felt across Northern Ontario where population growth is limited and unemployment rates are significantly lower than the provincial average. In the last five years, the federal Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot brought over 4,000 newcomers to Northern Ontario, however Ontario’s provincial program brought less than […]
To the editor, As a concerned citizen, I am writing to express my frustration about the lack of accessibility in our downtown area during the winter months. The excessive snowfall has made it extremely difficult for seniors, disabled residents and loyal shoppers to navigate the sidewalks and enter stores. The […]
Dear Editor: I am writing to address a number of misconceptions that were published in last week’s letter from local MP Marcus Powlowski. Mr. Powlowski’s letter was about the November 20 decision of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario concerning the Township of Emo and Mayor Harold McQuaker. Some of the […]
Dear editor, Re: WHAT ARE YOUR HOPES AND DREAMS FOR 2025? I’m wishing narcissist psychopath – according to Macleans – Trump ‘is allowed to make America and Canada great again’ is not worth the dignity of a reply but I DO take issue with BOTH BORDERLAND PRIDE AND HAROLD McQUAKER […]
Merry Christmas:Marcus; I did start with merry Christmas, and I mean that. But it is Christmas Day and I got a reminder today via E-mail about the itty bitty thing that is driving Canadians like me, crazy, no nuts. I received my home heating gas bill, ya today! So give my […]
A response to a constituent from Dr Marcus Powlowski, regarding the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario’s decision against the Township of Emo and Harold McQuaker. Dear constituent, Let me begin by saying that I think Emo should have flown the flag. Let me explain why: there are still young people […]
Dear editor, Now that Chrystia Freeland has left the Trudeau Governments cabinet she will need to reevaluate her political options. Here is an idea she can consider. Is Chrystia’s place not in Ottawa but in Toronto? Such a dynamic feminist firebrand has a place in Ontario’s Legislature where she would […]
Dear editor, Your recent article “Federal government looks to unlock critical mineral development in northern Ontario” ….. could not be more timely, given little Donnie’s threat to immediately slap a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods when he takes office in January 2025. Fights with a loyal friend and […]
Dear editor, I am concerned about the Ontario government’s plan to build a huge private spa at Ontario Place. It is estimated that every taxpayer in the province will pay at least $65 so that a foreign-owned private spa can have an underwater parking lot. The deal with Doug Ford’s […]
