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LETTER: Transport driving and close calls on Highways 11 and 17

LETTER: Transport driving and close calls on Highways 11 and 17

Timmins resident calls for more inspection of commercial motor vehicles to improve highway safety.
LETTER: The rest of the (bus) story

LETTER: The rest of the (bus) story

Private sector carriers are not the solution for Northwestern Ontario, says longtime former politician.
LETTER: Ontario Northland expansion would be overreach

LETTER: Ontario Northland expansion would be overreach

Private sector doesn't need government competition in the bus business.
LETTER: Appoint next highest finisher to fill vacancies

LETTER: Appoint next highest finisher to fill vacancies

Instead of byelections or seeking applicants when council vacancies occur, look to the next highest vote-getter from the last election.
LETTER: Trump won because economy failed the middle class

LETTER: Trump won because economy failed the middle class

Canada's Liberal government is making the same mistakes as the Democrats south of the border.
LETTER: Nuclear waste and science-phobic groups go hand in hand

LETTER: Nuclear waste and science-phobic groups go hand in hand

Many Science-Phobic Groups say 'No.' It’s pretty easy to say 'No,' especially to single issues.
LETTER: Council got it right – No nuclear waste in the North!

LETTER: Council got it right – No nuclear waste in the North!

'Dr. Walther's assumption that nuclear is the only non-carbon emitting source of energy is very incorrect to state.'
LETTER: Only students 'outside of reasonable walking distance' should take the bus

LETTER: Only students 'outside of reasonable walking distance' should take the bus

'What I am pointing out is that children of our generation took on responsibilities that helped us mature.'
LETTER: Deep disappointment over council's opposition to store nuclear waste in Northern Ontario

LETTER: Deep disappointment over council's opposition to store nuclear waste in Northern Ontario

'This also presents the greatest economic opportunity our region has seen in decades. Perhaps ever.'
LETTER: Calling forest fire workers ‘heroes’ while not changing job conditions adds insult to injury

LETTER: Calling forest fire workers ‘heroes’ while not changing job conditions adds insult to injury

If Minister Smith is sincere about mitigating the risk of forest fires, he needs to use the power he already has.
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