Letters to the Editor

I congratulate the mayor on his recent State-of-the-City Address - it was a most inspiring and uplifting speech. I completely agree we have the ability and opportunity to build Ontario's foremost lifestyle city right here in Sudbury.

It is depressing to see Stephen Harper, another fine, honest man of integrity slowly moving toward the dust bin of political history because of his disdain for glad handing and for the antics of the mass media.

I am writing to register concern about commercials that have been appearing on local television in which young people, ostensibly Grade 8 students, are being encouraged to attend St. Benedict's high school.

We register our strongest objection to the proposed 12-ward system because like under the old regional system, places such as Capreol, Levack, Dill Lake and Whitefish were always referred to politically as the faceless "outlying areas.

I feel compelled to answer the article in Northern Life on June 5 regarding replacement workers (scabs) as Espanola Community Living caregivers go on strike. I was totally appalled by Mila Wong's comments that, "we have reduced rates of incidents.

I am writing to register concern about commercials that have been appearing on local television in which young people, ostensibly Grade 8 students, are being encouraged to attend St. Benedict's high school.

Northern Life you made my day! It was cold, windy and not very interesting to go outside. Last Friday with the kids off from school, I guess for another PD day, my copy of the Northern Life arrived early.

Thank you Sudbury! Due to your generous support we have collected 958 pairs of shoes for the homeless. It goes to show you that when a community pulls together, anything is possible.

While visiting the Greater Sudburians are Good Sports exhibit at Copper Cliff community centre Friday night, six-month old Daniel Cousineau got a chance to get a good look at the Stanley Cup. Thanks to the people who organized this great event.

Northern Life you made my day! It was cold, windy and not very interesting to go outside. Last Friday with the kids off from school, I guess for another PD day, my copy of the Northern Life arrived early.