Letters to the Editor

Do we need a Governor General? An emphatic no? Isn't it time we did away with all the pomp and ceremony and get down to the reality of everyday living? How can she justify spending over $5 million for herself and her guests when we have so many homel

As Canadians complete their tax returns this year many are quietly - and sometimes loudly - cursing Ottawa. No responsible citizen can accept a government that abuses the public's trust and freely plunders the treasury.

It is with great anticipation, grudging admiration and unmitigated glee that northerners await the grand opening of the new Niagara Falls casino and gaming complex.

Perhaps John Lindsay is on to something with his "See Sudbury" image-marketing proposal. But at the same time as the catchy phrase hit me, a question immediately came to mind.

As Canadians complete their tax returns this year many are quietly - and sometimes loudly - cursing Ottawa. No responsible citizen can accept a government that abuses the public's trust and freely plunders the treasury.

Perhaps John Lindsay is on to something with his "See Sudbury" image-marketing proposal. But at the same time as the catchy phrase hit me, a question immediately came to mind.

Give that young man a cigar! He's hit the clown right on the nose. It is refreshing to see Lionel Rudd, who has an understanding of why taxes have increased, why services have declined, and possibly, why tuition has increased.

Thanks to Molly R. Hancock for saying what I should have said more than a decade ago about Viki Mather. (Reader enjoys In the Bush, April 2.) I wish to emphasise the fact that Mather goes beyond the bush, and spreads into other areas of our life.

Give that young man a cigar! He's hit the clown right on the nose. It is refreshing to see Lionel Rudd, who has an understanding of why taxes have increased, why services have declined, and possibly, why tuition has increased.

Lord Luv a Duck! I just don't believe it at all. I'm writing in response to the recent letter with the headline "Bureaucrats closing Sudbury for business," by Lionel Rudd. on March 26 in Northern Life.