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September 17, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Democratic malaise

Dear Editor, I wish to thank you for bringing continued awareness to a subject that I am very passionate about and have referenced several times

Questions about Musk-Poilievre connection

Dear Canadian investigative journalists, friends of the CBC, others? We the Canadian public need to understand what Pierre Poilievre’s relationship with Elon Musk actually is

Rhyme or reason?

Dear Editor, Some wiseacre social commentator once said, “History doesn’t repeat, but it does rhyme.” Here’s an ironic historical rhyme. About 10 years ago, Thorne

Thanks for the memories

Dear Editor, I recently subscribed to THE EQUITY after a far too long lapse. It’s like going home again. Like so many others, I grew

Foxes in the hen house

Dear Editor, It is uncertain and yet to be determined how the billionaires in Trump’s inner circle are going to help working class Americans. The

Disaster for our economy

Dear Editor, My dream of a former Prime Minister Trudeau was a little premature. His fake resignation and prorogation of Parliament have allowed him a

The fine print

Dear Editor, Contrary to what many may have been led to believe, including yours truly, the much-vaunted Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) does not provide

Coffee break’s over

Dear Editor, After an extended holiday from concerns of the larger world, we are now faced, like it or not, with a year of electioneering

No names needed

Dear Editor, I am very pleased to see that Santa has visited the Pontiac, perhaps a bit early this year, to meet children of all

Democratic malaise

Dear Editor, I wish to thank you for bringing continued awareness to a subject that I am very passionate about and have referenced several times in the last few years in letters to this paper. Last week’s editorial concerning the

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Questions about Musk-Poilievre connection

Dear Canadian investigative journalists, friends of the CBC, others? We the Canadian public need to understand what Pierre Poilievre’s relationship with Elon Musk actually is (and Poilievre’s relationship with Trump). Exactly WHY did Elon Musk endorse Poilievre as PM of

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Rhyme or reason?

Dear Editor, Some wiseacre social commentator once said, “History doesn’t repeat, but it does rhyme.” Here’s an ironic historical rhyme. About 10 years ago, Thorne Council saw fit to sue its volunteer community recreation association. Both sides, being the taxpayers

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Thanks for the memories

Dear Editor, I recently subscribed to THE EQUITY after a far too long lapse. It’s like going home again. Like so many others, I grew up in Shawville and have so many fond memories of going to Langford’s after school

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Foxes in the hen house

Dear Editor, It is uncertain and yet to be determined how the billionaires in Trump’s inner circle are going to help working class Americans. The notion these oligarchs espouse about government being too large seems to ignore the elephant in

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Disaster for our economy

Dear Editor, My dream of a former Prime Minister Trudeau was a little premature. His fake resignation and prorogation of Parliament have allowed him a couple more months in office and further opportunity to destroy our once great country. Few

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The fine print

Dear Editor, Contrary to what many may have been led to believe, including yours truly, the much-vaunted Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) does not provide free basic dental care for all of us. If you were hoping to visit your

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Coffee break’s over

Dear Editor, After an extended holiday from concerns of the larger world, we are now faced, like it or not, with a year of electioneering and awkward posturing; politicians parading as saviours of this or that, promising deliverance from strife,

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No names needed

Dear Editor, I am very pleased to see that Santa has visited the Pontiac, perhaps a bit early this year, to meet children of all ages. This is especially important because the postal strike makes it difficult for kids in

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