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LETTER: Depression is a silent killer, let's help one another

LETTER: Depression is a silent killer, let's help one another

Innisfil resident provides tips on helping a loved one battling depression
LETTER: Provincial MZOs 'erode' local democracy, bypassing several steps

LETTER: Provincial MZOs 'erode' local democracy, bypassing several steps

Angus resident says a loophole is being 'exploited and abused' by developers and local town councils in Simcoe County
LETTER: Premier Doug Ford has 'thrown in the towel' in the fight against COVID-19

LETTER: Premier Doug Ford has 'thrown in the towel' in the fight against COVID-19

Reader Pekka Reinio says that the province should have focused on testing, contact tracing and isolation enforcement in August when COVID numbers were dropping in order to maintain that trend
LETTER: Long-term vision of Just Recovery Simcoe could benefit all of Simcoe County

LETTER: Long-term vision of Just Recovery Simcoe could benefit all of Simcoe County

'Both parts of the County could be benefit from the longer-term vision of Just Recovery Simcoe, which includes increased social equity, sustainable planning, and the transition to a low-carbon economy, driven by local wisdom and engagement' - Andrew McCammon of the Ontario Headwaters Institute
Engage in acts of remembrance at home this year: MPP Khanjin

Engage in acts of remembrance at home this year: MPP Khanjin

MPP for Barrie-Innisfil urges residents to wear a poppy and support veterans despite COVID-19
LETTER: Hybrid learning model will hurt children with special needs

LETTER: Hybrid learning model will hurt children with special needs

A reader responds to the recent news about the hybrid model of learning being implemented by the Catholic School Board on Nov.23
LETTER: Vaccination planning needs to start early

LETTER: Vaccination planning needs to start early

One reader wants to know what the plan is with regards to vaccination provincially
LETTER: COVID-19 provides opportunity to advance 'a truly progressive agenda'

LETTER: COVID-19 provides opportunity to advance 'a truly progressive agenda'

Concerns around climate change and societal inequities can be addressed, says letter writer
LETTER: Community, workplace need Georgian College grads

LETTER: Community, workplace need Georgian College grads

'Entire college community has shown tremendous perseverance and collective resolve' amid the impacts of COVID-19, CEO says
LETTER: COVID-19 could make us look at things a little differently

LETTER: COVID-19 could make us look at things a little differently

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on everyone and once it's over, it could be an opportunity to have a greater appreciation for some things when it's all said and done