Letters to the Editor

I always carry a life jacket in my boat – it’s the law. Do I really have to wear it all the time? The law does require that you have a life jacket (also known as a PFD – personal flotation device) available to each person in a boat.

When I was a kid growing up in Fort William summer was one of my four favorite seasons. Every year about this time I would count down the days until school was out and two glorious months of summer holidays began. But it wasn’t all fun and games.

To the editor: I have heard stupid remarks in my time, but the one that police need the gun registry to see if it’s safe to approach a crime scene wins the cup. I would not want such people to be in charge of our troops in Afghanistan.

To the editor: Cottage season is here. Remember, it is law in Ontario to have working alarms on each storey and outside all sleeping areas in your cottage, as it is in your home. Please also check your local laws regarding carbon monoxide alarms.

To the editor: While on a recent visit to my daughter’s home in Maple Ridge, B.C. I saw an article in the Maple Ridge paper pertaining to property taxes.

It took nearly six months, but the city has its first murder of 2010. It’s a sharp contrast to the year before, when the body of William Harvey Atkins was found on Jan. 14 at a Finlayson Street address.

Finally, an idea from city council whose time has come. Thunder Bay has been struggling for years to establish this city and the surrounding region as a tourist destination.

To the editor: After spending a number of years in the call centre industry I’ve come to notice an ever growing culture of disconnect.

To the editor: Thunder Bay’s Active and Safe Routes to School Committee has a dream. In his article, "Dare to Dream," April 23, J. R.

Thunder Bay has joined a growing number of cities worldwide this week adding dedicated bike lanes to Court Street. And a welcome addition they are. But with the change, which started on Court Street, comes responsibility.