Letters to the Editor

I have to admit I never swam in Dease Pool.

This is to let you know why Dease Pool is important.

In recent months I have watched as city stakeholders circle the wagon for damage control after the two reports identifying systemic racism within the police force revealed very real and dangerous living conditions for Indigenous people.

With so much going on in this technologically advanced world, it’s given me pause to reflect on reality and the meaning of our existence.

Watching Canadians from all walks of life celebrate the Toronto Raptors victory reminded me of how Nelson Mandela used sport to heal a nation racially divided by apartheid.

Thank you, Thunder Bay!

The North of Superior Film Association extends heartfelt thanks for the enthusiastic response shown for the 26th Northwest Film Fest.

To the editor: Why have Thunder Bay city councillors rejected a proposal to build an indoor turf facility at St. Ignatius High School? The offer could have saved taxpayers millions.

As our website states “Public Health Ontario keep Ontarians safe and healthy with our partners in government, public health and healthcare”.

To the editor: More than 9,000 people lost their lives in Canada between January 2016 and June 2018 due to opioids. Statistics from Public Health Ontario reveal that 629 people died of opioid overdoses in the first six months of last year.