Letters to the Editor

The worldwide diplomatic community is having a collective hissy fit lately and it is all due to Australian internet magnate, Julian Assange and his impressive new toy, WikiLeaks.

To the editor: I?keep reading the comments in a variety of media sources with regard to the incredible price increases for Hydro. Some have suggested their bills have doubled in the last few years.

To the editor: As I recall, our redeveloping Marina Park has been influenced and patterned after successful marinas that service huge populations the world over by members of our city’s planning department that have had little to no boating experienc

The Keith Hobbs era has officially begun in Thunder?Bay. And ironically enough, after months of campaigning by all candidates on transparency, it began behind closed doors. So much for promises.

I grew up with several siblings in a small house. We doubled up in the bedrooms, shared the closet space and we had to manage with just one bathroom, toilet and tub only. Toilet time was precious and there was always somebody banging on the door.

To the editor: I can’t help but marvel at the new television technology as I can remember a time when the radio was king, long before anyone had a TV in their home. Almost everyone now has at least one large flat-screen television in their home.

Sad news out of Portland, Ore. this week. Lawrencia Bambenek, better known to the world as Bambi, passed away at the age of 52.

A tragic incident took place this week at one of the city’s off leash dog parks, and has reopened the debate surrounding what some call dangerous breeds. A small, chihuahua-mix was mauled to death by a larger dog that some describe as a pit bull.

To the editor: Every day since my family and I moved to Thunder Bay 10 years ago, we have been encouraged by the remarkable caring, generosity and community spirit of our fellow citizens.

Like it or not, the holiday season is upon us. This year, more than ever before, we’re encouraging shoppers to make their Christmas purchases close to home.