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LETTER: Writer sympathizes with new mother's hospital experience

LETTER: Writer sympathizes with new mother's hospital experience

She should have accepted the hospital's offer to allow her husband to accompany her, even if she were the 'exception.' And then, as she is now doing, advocate for change that would truly make the hospital focused on 'patient-centred care'
LETTER: Food for thought, we are too reliant on U.S.

LETTER: Food for thought, we are too reliant on U.S.

'What we need is a complete rethink of what we are doing today with U.S. trade. As Mr. Trump has demonstrated in the past any agreement made with the US isn't worth the paper it's written on'
LETTER: Who is really to blame for inflation?

LETTER: Who is really to blame for inflation?

'As you empty your wallet to fill your gas tank, tallies show that big oil companies are raking in outrageous sums in record-breaking profits'
LETTER: Harsh measures suggested to reduce Highway 11/17 carnage

LETTER: Harsh measures suggested to reduce Highway 11/17 carnage

'The only way to stop the carnage is to set up lights all along Highway 11/17 every 20 kms. When the lights are activated there is no passing allowed for anyone, cars, or trucks, no matter what'
LETTER: Childbirth is an 'extenuating circumstance'

LETTER: Childbirth is an 'extenuating circumstance'

As I walked through what my birthing experience might look like, imagining myself being internally examined while in the throes of labour laying on a stretcher alone in a curtained room without my partner’s hand, comforting words or touch … this just didn’t feel right
LETTER: Most people are naive about how the trucking world works

LETTER: Most people are naive about how the trucking world works

Speed limits are too low in this province and that is one reason you see people passing when they shouldn't be. If you can't do 100km on Hwy 11 you shouldn't be allowed to drive
LETTER: 'F Trudeau' signs are extremely inappropriate and contribute to division

LETTER: 'F Trudeau' signs are extremely inappropriate and contribute to division

'Whether we are active in politics or not, we need to respect the hard work of those who are brave enough to take on the challenge of running a municipality, province, or country'
LETTER: Salaries and benefits for city staff have increased 22% in just 2 years says Rennick

LETTER: Salaries and benefits for city staff have increased 22% in just 2 years says Rennick

'The current average wage cost per employee in the water department is now over $100 thousand'
LETTER: New truckers need to face greater restrictions

LETTER: New truckers need to face greater restrictions

New drivers should not be allowed to operate on the open highway within a certain distance from their home base company, 4 hrs each way for 6 months
LETTER: Highways 11/17 losing their grip for becoming safe roadways

LETTER: Highways 11/17 losing their grip for becoming safe roadways

This is a major concern and the way that I see it, everyone should work together and come up with a cure