All Entries in the "Letters and Opinion" Category
Canada’s is soundest financial system in the world
In September, the World Economic Forum released its annual Global Competitiveness Report, declaring Canada as having the soundest financial system in the world – for the fourth year in a row. It’s a rank that our Conservative Government and Canadians alike can be proud of. And it’s in part thanks to Canada’s Economic Action Plan. […]
Picton’s harbour best around, but facilities disgraceful
It has come to my attention quite recently that the harbour advisory committee has been terminated. Does that mean that our harbours are in good useful condition? Picton harbour is the best harbour in eastern lake Ontario and the facilities here are disgraceful. Your thoughts? -Chris Holder
The Eight Pretenders – on council size and structure
Once upon a time there was a beautiful island that had seven townships, two villages, and a town. Its People were happy. They had a fair voting system. Then one day along came the big bad Ogre of Amalgamation. The Ogre disbanded the townships, the villages, and the town. He created “The County” where voting […]
Size matters: shocking to see council vote against review
Council has decided, on a close vote, not to undertake a review of Council size. I find this shocking. Eighty percent of those who voted on the referendum question in last fall’s election want this review. Because the turnout of eligible voters was less than 50%, Council is not legally bound by the results of […]
Consider stands on water power before you cast your vote
As we head into the final week of the Provincial Election campaign there is an issue that I do not believe has received enough critical attention – the future of waterpower in Ontario. Eastern Ontario has a proud history of waterpower production with more than thirty (30) facilities producing enough affordable, reliable electricity to serve […]
Election is about control of our future
This upcoming provincial election is about control of our future and how it is achieved. It’s the most important election Ontarians have ever had to face in the history of our Ontario. Politics has become a movement of “public relations”, of media spin . Of carefully selected words, to imply fear, suggest doom. To redirect, […]
Market parking stairs dangerous
I would like to draw the attention of you and your readers to the condition of the stairs that access street level from market parking. The top step has an actual hole in it, as well as large cracks. A big section of that step looks ready to fall away. This is definitely a safety […]
County’s curator heading ‘home’ to help people of Goderich
You may know me as the Head Curator for Prince Edward County’s museums. I can honestly say that my love for all things heritage stems from growing up in Goderich, Ontario, with its lovely town square and impressive mid-19th century architecture as far as the eye could see. Today, I happily hang my hat in […]
Oppose White Pines Wind Farm in Milford area
My response to WPD Canada concerning their recently announced proposed White Pines Wind farm project in the Milford area. Jim McPherson To: Khlaire Parre, Director of Renewable Energy Approvals WPD Canada I have reviewed your draft proposal for “between 29 and 30” Industrial Wind Turbines to be constructed in the Milford area of South Marysburgh […]
Bad driving contagious?
WOW. County folks in the fall and winter, are most courteous and patient drivers but in tourist season you would swear they were born in Montreal or Toronto. They lose all compassion and friendliness to adapt to the BAD driving habits of our tourists. Are we knuckling under to their almighty dollar? GOD I hope […]
