Dear Editor, We live in central Wilberforce and though we do not have any cell phone service we do have phone service with Bell that continues to work during power outages. Our landline works as…
Democracy works with compromises
To the Editor, In response to a letter concerning Haliburton County’s shoreline protection bylaw in the last issue of this paper:It is not surprising that the operators of a tree service company, when speaking with…
Questioning validity of complaints
To the Editor, In response to your recent article, Health unit order to shut down outdoor hot tubs has resort owners boiling, and as one of those owners, the Health Unit has indicated that ‘Since…
Leadership needs next generation
To the Editor, In regards to the July 26 article Vacant council nomination positions concern Roberts, I would like to have a letter to the editor included in support and toward action for this concern…
Respect for everyone wanted
To the Editor, Members of Haliburton’s environmental community noted in letters to local media as early as July 21, that the shoreline preservation bylaw would be on the agenda for the Aug. 10 special meeting…
Shoreline bylaw falls short
To the Editor, At Haliburton County Council’s April 27 meeting, six of eight councillors indicated they’d prefer final consideration of the contentious shoreline preservation bylaw be deferred to the incoming post-election council (so that it…
Pass the shoreline bylaw!
To the Editor, Our elected representatives on Haliburton County’s council are expected to put the draft shoreline preservation bylaw to a vote as early as Wednesday, Aug. 10. This bylaw must be accepted as soon…
OPP presence needed deter Head Lake Park’s vandalism
To the Editor: This week’s report of further vandalism in Head Lake Park (the off-leash dog run) speaks to a policing issue that has yet to be resolved. The yahoos and dimwits who have so…
Don’t play around with our playground
This letter is in response to Dysart closing the playground structure in Head Lake Park early last week due to safety concerns. To the Editor, I knew about the state of the playground after first…
Legal action could be coming for the irresponsible
Re: Editorial June 14 Care for the Carers To the Editor, I take my hat (but not my mask) off to Darren Lum for his editorial Care for the Carers last week.As a retired lawyer…
Appreciated the acts of kindness
To the Editor, On May 26, while walking along the Head Lake pathway with our two malamutes, our puppy Lucy was attacked and injured by a large black dog that was released from its leash…
Grass Lake wetlands is important to everyone
To the Editor, I invite area residents of Haliburton to take a drive along Peninsula Road on Grass Lake to soak in the natural beauty and wildlife habitat of the Grass Lake wetlands, as they…
MHCCF invites concerned public to upcoming meeting
To the Editor, In the last few weeks more than 30 friends of the Minden Hills Cultural Centre (MHCC) concerned with recent events at the MHCC came together to collaborate on a vision for its…
Inflation!
To the Editor, Last time Dougie Ford was seeking election, he rained $20 bills on Toronto social housing residents - presumably his money. This time he’s mailing three-figure cheques to every driver - assuredly our…
Postponement for more input on Wallings Road development
Dear Editor, Currently there are two projects planned for Wallings Road, a possible 48 units at Places for People (P4P) and 60 to 80 condo units on the former MNR property, for a total of…
Skating club has history of excellence
To the Editor, When I responded to questions for the article [Fulfilling a dream and making a community proud, published March 29], I believe I was a bit excited and forgot to mention that Melanie…
Thoughts of a frustrated Peacenik
To the Editor, Very early morning, not able to sleep, mind filled with concern for state of this world and trying to think of actions that individuals, families and communities can do to make a…
Wearing a mask is for everyone
To the Editor, Where have all the Canadians gone?There was a time when I had a fair handle on what it meant to be a Canadian. We tolerated each other to a civil degree even…
“Wonderful hidden benefits” of Airbnbs
To the Editor, Dysart et al Mayor Andrea Roberts has hit the nail on the head. We really need to make sure to capture all the wonderful hidden benefits of Airbnbs. For instance, look at…
Less studying, more action
To the Editor, The socio-economic challenges facing the county are quite clear (and have been known for many years). I applaud hiring a data co-ordinator to mine the trove of information, but it will be…
Shadows
“All the beauty of life is made up of light and shadow,” Leo Tolstoy said.In the field of energy medicine we work with the subtle body, the vast inner universe that is within each of…