Letters to the Editor

At what point does the province say enough is enough? When it comes to Global Sticks, that point in time is getting pretty close. Ontario has already invested $5.85 million to help the popsicle-stick company get off the ground.

To the editor: The White Ribbon Campaign is the largest effort in the world of men working to end violence against women. In Thunder Bay the campaign is led by a committee of women and men working together. We are once again approaching Dec.

To the editor: It is with great disappointment that I am reading of the closure of the Global Sticks plant in Thunder Bay.

Council’s decision to allow a controlled bow-hunt within certain parts of the city is a bold one. But is it the right one?? At first, the thought of hunters cruising the city for deer, bow and arrow in hand, is a frightening one.

To the editor, I find it appalling that an Aboriginal boy has been missing since the middle of November, and we are just now reading about it.

To the editor, Nov. 25 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Dec. 6 marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada.

To the editor, I've been participating in the Evergreen walks since the beginning, and have noticed a marked difference in the neighbourhood since the walks started a year ago. People are friendlier and expect to see us week after week.

To the editor: On behalf of the president, executive, members, staff, volunteers and Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Port Arthur Branch No 5, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all that helped out this year at the Waverley P

The Christmas season is upon us once again, and there are plenty of organizations out there that could use a little help. In addition to the United Way, two holiday charities are especially near and dear to our hearts at this special time of year.

I have attended every Remembrance Day ceremony for more than 50 years. I get teary eyed when I see the Veterans marching and cannot imagine what they went through. We owe them so much.