Letters to the Editor

New crime statistics have given the city a black eye. Statistics Canada released its crime rate numbers for 2010, which shows Thunder Bay has regained the infamous title as no. 1 in Canada for homicides.

There is a small community in Silver Springs, Fla. that is trying to ban children from playing outside. The homeowners association would like to slap a $100 fine on all offenders.

To the editor: We are a not-for-profit organization that provides shelter, food and veterinary care to cats and dogs and other small animals as well as farm animals that are abused, neglected, abandoned or unwanted and assist police with animal relat

To the editor: ‘Art is in the eye of the beholder said Coun, Rebecca Johnson and while she doesn’t like to spend extra money, the installation is good for the community as a whole.

To the editor: Visiting my home town of Thunder Bay I am filled with joy smelling the fresh air, feeling the friendliness of the people and seeing many positive changes, as my generation begins to established itself in positions of authority.

Let’s hope it was a lesson learned for Mayor Keith Hobbs. The first-term mayor is a man of the people, with a touch of Don Cherry’s say-what-comes-to-mind philosophy.

The war is over. After nine years, 157 deaths and $12.7 billion, Canada’s combat mission in Afghanistan has come to an end and our fighting forces are coming home.

To the editor: In June of 2009, the Thunder Bay police board chose J.P. Levesque as the force’s new deputy chief.

To the editor: I am personally shocked and amazed that the Marina area would be seriously considered for our Multiplex Centre.

I remember my first and only Royal Tour. I was just a kid growing up in Fort William and I vaguely recall standing with my parents near the airport somewhere as a small motorcade sped past.