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Core revamp should look to waterfront
This letter is prompted by my response to the Downtown London Re-imagined Survey, created by the group responsible for the Strategy and Implementation Plan (2021-25).
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London should have a downtown that works more as a hub, a magnet, becoming an area that defines the city, not an embarrassing eyesore.
London needs to develop its waterfront on the east shore of the Thames River, shifting “downtown” to a more open, fresh location.
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Disillusioned
As a responsible, proud citizen, I have defended the decisions of the federal and provincial governments regarding COVID-19, assuming they had the public’s best interests at heart.
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But after reading the article Those who can should wait for mRNA vaccine (May 4) that the National Advisory Council on Immunization is saying Pfizer or Moderna vaccines are “preferred,” I am disillusioned completely.
The first real sign of trouble was when the news media reported that thousands of East Indians were coming to Canada regularly and many were testing positive. The second blow to my confidence was Premier Doug Ford shutting down golf courses, of all things. There is no reason to shut down outdoor activities practiced carefully, and on top of that we desperately need the outlet for physical and mental health. I am not a golfer bu
Evidence ignored
Toronto ER doctors are saying 95 per cent of their hospitalized COVID-19 patients are from manufacturing, warehousing and highrises.
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We are all wondering why Premier Doug Ford is ignoring evidence and expert advice and not allowed outdoor sporting activities.
He is forcing people inside, into situations that contribute to transmission, creating the totally opposite effect of what he intends.
Blair Hebb, London
Scofflaws no help
Here we are in early May, with people second-guessing our political leaders constantly. Like other leaders around the world, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford are coping with a situation no one expected. Meanwhile, the people who disregard basic safety measures are a major dysfunction in controlling the spread of COVID-19. Theirs is shameless behaviour.
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I was disappointed to read about the large number of Londoners lobbying city council to eliminate planned sidewalks on their street. Road allowances for most of the city are 20 metres so stand in the middle of your street and measure 10 metres from the centre and you will see most of your front lawn is actually city property. It belongs to all citizens of London. Maps defining road allowances are on London.ca
To use trees as an excuse is inexcusable.