Opinion

"In this economy, where so many people are hurting economically, so many other not-for-profit groups having their grants cut, I think that the City could have used that money more wisely."

"Anyone of us could end up with a pickle ball court in the park behind our house, doesn’t mean our life has to change or we should have to put up with the noise either."

"The opportunity to incentivize regions was missed."

1212 Holtby letter

"For those of us who have watched our loved ones suffer unimaginably and ultimately lose their lives to COVID-19, the actions of some of our political leaders cannot be forgiven."

"Poor judgment doesn't begin to cover Hughes' decision to jet off to a sunny beach."

"Our granddaughters were thrilled to search and find the beautifully done sculptures. Thank you for lifting our community spirit."

"I want to thank the ownership, management and staff for their efforts to raise the spirits of the passerbys"

"We all gave this gift of lights, and our gift was ruthlessly taken away from us and the residents of the hospice ... how dare they! If the vandals can read this article, you should be ashamed of yourselves."

"We’ve spent so much time ridiculing the idea that public government action can actually be helpful that when it’s necessary, like with the pandemic, we have trouble actually implementing it."