LETTER: Picton’s Main St detours make little sense
On August 13, the County is having one of its scheduled “Hazardous Waste collection” days. Unfortunately, that does not generally include electronics – the only place for disposing of those…
Picton Gazette Letter to the Editor
LETTER: Pope’s apology tour a “great disappointment”
Sometimes, something is so big and dark no one is willing to look at it even though it may be poised to overwhelm us. As a conscientious Canadian reads the…
LETTER: Council fails to invest limited funds equitably
On July 28, 2022, On July 28, 2022, The Picton Gazette (Condition of Macaulay playground abysmal) urged the municipal government “to provide the kids of the community a safe and…
LETTER: Omicron getting better at evading COVID vaccine
We have all been hoping to have a carefree and COVID free summer this year. Looking at the rapidly rising levels in wastewater, it seems, COVID may have other ideas….
LETTER: HCD destroys all vestiges of good will on Main St.
Dear Editor, Colonialism is an ancient form of land and property theft practiced by organized societies, dating back to ancient Jericho, circa 1400 BCE. Fact or fiction, the Jericho meme…
LETTER: Henderson’s induction into HHOF long overdue
Last week the Toronto Sun featured a fine article entitled “ Paul Henderson Deserves to be in the Hockey Hall of Fame”. The article is about the September 1972 hockey…
LETTER: CBS Policy still creates homophobic fear and stigma
Thank you for the excellent commentary (Pride equal parts celebration and advocacy) in the June 16th edition of The Picton Gazette around Pride and why the work must continue. I want…
LETTER: Time has come to limit Canada’s plastic pollution
Plastic is everywhere. We use it in packaging, construction, agriculture, automobiles, electronics, textiles, and medical equipment. While plastic has revolutionized our lives, plastic pollution has emerged as a key environmental…
LETTER: Land owner willing to cooperate to clear foliage
Dear Editor, In regards to a letter written by Warren Cox (Iconic County Lookout obscured by vegetation, The Picton Gazette, June 16, 2022), I would like to comment. In early 2001,…
LETTER:Council implored to take action on housing crisis
Dear Council Members, I hope this letter will help highlight the urgency of the local housing crisis. We need to take actions to address the distinct attainable/affordable housing-related issues here…