Letters to the Editor

To the editor: United Steelworkers Local 9422 representing mine site personnel at the Lac Des Iles Mine site have concluded a strike vote where 94 per cent of the voting membership authorized the union bargaining committee to commence strike action s

To the editor: I grew up way up north. While I was growing up, I ate healthy. My parents fed us healthy food, such as fish, berries, meats and other healthy foods. There was no diabetes, heart disease (not like today), hardly such illnesses as today.

To the editor: I think you should re-check your calculations cause HST is along more than an extra $800 a year ( Struggling with HST , Feb. 7, 2011). My hydro bill has never been over $400 and this month my hydro bill was $638.79.

Two-hundred years ago our country was invaded and according to one interpretation, not only did we fight off the invading army – we taught them a lesson they would never forget. I should have paid more attention to Mr. Boyce.

On Wednesday, newly elected Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Harvey Yesno said he’s tired of talking to people who can’t make decisions. It’s time for action, he said, making his first appearance before Thunder?Bay’s media.

To the editor: The Canadian Cancer Society applauds British Columbia for its plans to introduce regulations preventing young people from using indoor tanning and we urge the Ontario government to follow suit to protect the health of youth in this pro

To the editor: I would like to clarify my comments about the Eye in the Sky camera program that is currently operating in the city.

Over the years some of the most dramatic events I can recall took place in outer space and on other planets.

To the editor: I’m just wondering why we have an outside contractor trimming trees at Boulevard Lake when the city employees a forester? We have an inordinate number of city employees who can often be found gathered at one of the coffee shops o

To the editor: The 29 year-old woman involved in a truck crash earlier this week is my daughter. I have been told that one of the cars passing by was an off duty EMS worker who stopped and knew what to do with her until the ambulance arrived.