“I’ve lived in the village of Queenston for nearly two decades, and I never cease to be amazed at the kindness and generosity of my neighbours,” writes Linda Fritz.

“Are we only pro-immigration because people are fleeing persecution or hunger? Would immigration be immoral if they were not?” writes Alexander Evans.

“To pass negative judgement of the hoarding around the site, and its design, would seem unnecessary, indeed trival,” writes Peter Rand.

“Requests for access to the town’s public documents that could confirm the existence of a variety of problematic items related to council’s decisions, such as infrastructure deficiencies … are rebuffed/seemingly withheld,” writes Gienek Ksiazkiewicz.

“As U.S. President Donald Trump’s crusade to have all North American cars manufactured exclusively in the U.S. proceeds, Canada needs to replace those defunct jobs. And, we have to start somewhere,” writes J. Richard Wright.

“The Department of National Defence directorate of aviation requirements has consistently and recently made it clear that the F-35 is the aircraft type that best meets Canada’s defence requirements,” writes Kenn Moody.

“It reflects a distinctly Canadian understanding of professionalism: that public trust rests not only on rules, but on conscience,” writes Stuart McCormack.

“Governments could channel ‘happy death’ through the entire medical and social system, and take minimum responsibility for these programs,” writes Kevin McCabe.

“The Shaw as we know it is losing touch with new realities,” writes Lydia Madonia. “The loyal audience they have enjoyed is slowly fading away and it is not being replaced by a younger audience.”

“I challenge each town councillor and employee to make a personal effort to only spend what they actually make, rather than spending money just because they ‘want’ something,” writes Susan Pohorly.

“I, for one, look forward to Queen Street regaining her former regal beauty without the tawdry decks projecting into the street,” writes Bob Bader.

“It remains possible that when more Ontarians find themselves out on the street, they may reconsider their votes in the past for Ford and his government,” writes Kevin McCabe.

“As these new oaks will live for hundreds of years, this awareness will help maintain a stewardship state of mind in the community for many, many decades to come,” write Leslie Frankish & Holmes Hooke.

“The night was getting on, and our tired eyes were still glued to the window, searching for that special house that would make the drive worthwhile. And there it was,” writes Lucy Kovaliv.

“Surely the owner of this McDonald’s could review this past week’s security camera records, identify the paint can bandit and turn the data over to the police for prosecution,” writes Samuel Young.

“Mr. Lai’s incarceration, for standing against tyranny and speaking in defence of freedom, is not just cruel and inhumane, but an affront to humanity,” writes Ralph Nero.

“Within a span of just two to three weeks, the lives and daily realities of many children and families were upended by a decision made without their voices being heard,” writes Priya Litt.

“We had a great crop this year with lots of beautiful pumpkins,” write Reid & Gabrielle, Brook & Brandon, Peg & Steve Watson.