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LETTER: Politicians playing 'blame game' turns off local voter

LETTER: Politicians playing 'blame game' turns off local voter

'Politics is anything but a smooth path. Conflict, confrontation seems to be a given. Then one may need to compromise, be open to change,' reader says
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LETTER: Reader praises officials overseeing polling stations

LETTER: Reader praises officials overseeing polling stations

'I think Elections Canada tried its best to predict how many of us would show up and staffed accordingly,' letter writer says of long lineups
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LETTER: Maybe long lines prove public finally realizes that voting matters

LETTER: Maybe long lines prove public finally realizes that voting matters

Citizens not taking democracy for granted as record numbers turn out for early voting, letter writer says
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LETTER: Two-hour wait to vote in Barrie unacceptable

LETTER: Two-hour wait to vote in Barrie unacceptable

'In this day and age, this does not make any sense,' letter writer says after experience at polling station
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LETTER: Expressing gratitude for being able to vote

LETTER: Expressing gratitude for being able to vote

'As the federal elections approach, I hope all Canadians—especially those who, like me, have seen the pain of injustice—will take a moment to recognize how precious this right truly is,' says a reader
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LETTER: Local woman 'deeply shaken' by Islamaphobic attack in Ajax

LETTER: Local woman 'deeply shaken' by Islamaphobic attack in Ajax

'No one should have to fear for their safety while studying, working, or simply existing in public spaces'
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LETTER: Citizen upset seniors in Oro-Medonte not checked on

LETTER: Citizen upset seniors in Oro-Medonte not checked on

'Some older citizens had to step over trees and downed lines to get to their children’s vehicle,' says letter writer
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LETTER: Barrie South-Innisfil residents should do homework before voting

LETTER: Barrie South-Innisfil residents should do homework before voting

Election is about not only who will be prime minister, but who will represent local residents, says letter writer
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LETTER: Reader offers checklist of MP expectations this election

LETTER: Reader offers checklist of MP expectations this election

'After all, it is a big job to represent the needs of your constituents and Canadians,' says reader
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LETTER: City's limits on post-storm brush pickup 'ridiculous'

LETTER: City's limits on post-storm brush pickup 'ridiculous'

'The citizens of Barrie are going to pay for this cleanup one way or another,' says reader
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