Letters to the Editor

To the editor: I am disappointed, but not surprised, by the small-mindedness of the both the City of Thunder Bay’s council and the population of the city itself.

To the editor: How sad is it that in this day and age you can kill someone with your bare hands and their life is only worth six-and-half years. The young lady who was killed, Patricia Sturgeon, also had a child.

To the editor: What a joke. Why is it taking so long for Sgt. Jim Mauro's case to be heard and done with? As a taxpayer I am very concerned as to why we are paying this officer his salary for two years while we wait for his day in court.

To the editor: After talking to a number of present city employees and hearing their frustration over the amount of time it is taking the city to come to an agreement with CUPE, I contacted the union as a taxpayer to see why negotiations are taking s

To the editor: I have never been an NDP supporter and don't expect to be, especially after seeing the reaction of its leader to John Rafferty and Bruce Hyer.

To the editor: I am feeling quite concerned about the proposed closure of the Conservatory. I think how much money is being spent on the decor' at the waterfront and how those dollars could be bettered utilized to refurbish the conservatory.

Valentine’s Day is over but for true Romeos like me the week after Feb. 14 is full of romantic opportunities too, and at a much more reasonable price.

At least this hotel has already got a name. Late last week developer Steve Gupta confirmed he intends to build a Mariott Town Place Suites hotel on lands ajacent to the Superstore parking lot.

To the editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Thunder Bay police force for all they did to recover my vehicle. I never expected in a million years to have my car returned and have a person held responsible for their actions.

To the editor, I have received this call a few times. The caller tells me that I have a problem with my computer. I told them I didn’t have a problem, and that I’m not stupid so they should not call again.