Letters to the Editor

BY NATHALIE GARA-BOIVIN More often than not, people tend to write to newspaper editors to complain about a certain situation or experience they've had. Well, I'd like to start by giving my congratulations to the City of Greater Sudbury.

I am a Steelworker in Sudbury, and I am extremely disappointed by the Feb. 4 article in Northern Life regarding the proposed legislation to change the definition of marriage to include gay union.

It must have been one of Prime Minister Paul Martin's worst days. He had no choice but to play second fiddle to his former boss on the hot seat at the Gomery inquiry.

I respectfully disagree where the expansion of two-tier health care would be a deathblow to Canadian universal medicare if the provincial government strictly controls the private sector's growth.

I am writing in response to the article, City's '06 budget invests in roads, on Jan. 18.

The 19th Annual Sudbury Blueberry Festival was a success for those involved in celebrating Sudbury's largest above-ground natural resource. From July 17 to the 24, the Blueberry Festival ran many exciting events throughout the city.

The Greater Sudbury taxpayers are really taking a ride in this term of office.

I was very glad someone from your newspaper commented on the awful food in our hospitals.This has been going on for years. I certainly can give my own opinion since by husband was a patient for 2 1/2 months - six weeks at the St.

With regards to the Jan. 20th article headlined Mom's power turned of by Sudbury Hydro, I feel Northern Life failed in its duty and responsibility to the community by the way this story was presented.

While most Sudburians would agree that a better image for our city is desirable, I share the concerns of at least one of our councillors, Ted Callaghan, when he questions the value to be received from whatever money is to be spend on this endeavour (