Time to get
tough with U.S.
Dear Editor
It is time for Canada to show some muscle to that person south of us.
Tell him we can, and will if he continues, close the St. Lawrence Seaway to all ships sailing to U.S. ports on the Great Lakes.
Donald Trump thinks we have no power, time to show him Canadians don鈥檛 want to put up with his threats. Americans seem to think it is OK, but Canadians don鈥檛 and will never join them.
V. Kavanagh
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Concerned over
citysa国际传媒 future
Dear Editor:
The City of West sa国际传媒sa国际传媒 Draft 2025 Budget and recent actions on rezoning proposals have raised serious concerns about the future of our community. At the heart of these issues lies a lack of comprehensive planning that prioritizes the well-being of residents and the livability of our neighborhoods.
The Lakeview Heights Community Association strongly opposes the rezoning of 911 Anders Road from R1 to CD (zoning amendment bylaw 0320.01). The reasons for our opposition are clear:
The City of West sa国际传媒 Advisory Planning Commission voted against this zoning amendment.
Zone CD provides minimal restrictions on building size or type, leaving the door open for inappropriate developments.
The lot is surrounded by R1 properties, and a six-storey structure would significantly disrupt the character of the area.
The lotsa国际传媒 narrow size and small area make it unsuitable for a high-quality mixed-use development.
We are not opposed to rezoning or development in principle. However, this particular amendment lacks thoughtful planning. A rezoning proposal for this neighbourhood should include:
Specific conditions tailored to the area, such as height limits of three to four storeys.
A requirement for parcel sizes no smaller than 5,000 m虏 to ensure high-quality developments that benefit the entire community.
Furthermore, the Draft 2025 Budget allocated only $1.7 million for 鈥減arks enhancements and improvements,鈥 for the City, with no funding for acquiring new parkland. This is deeply troubling, especially as residents in Lakeview Heights continue to grapple with the loss of Anders Park -- a vital green space taken from the community for a new fire hall without any replacement in sight. While the City states that the proceeds from the old fire hall sale and Harmon Road properties are earmarked for replenishing fire reserves, this approach overlooks the desperate need for parks in our growing neighbourhoods.
West sa国际传媒sa国际传媒 children and future generations deserve better. Green spaces and parks are not optional -- they are critical to the health, safety, and happiness of our community. The Citysa国际传媒 plans to sell the Harmon lot for Medium Density townhomes is another example of prioritizing revenue over residents鈥 needs. This lot could instead serve as a crucial green space or neighborhood park, helping to address the significant deficit in our area.
The Lakeview Heights Community Association is calling on the city council to reconsider these plans and work with residents to develop a more balanced, comprehensive vision for our community. We also encourage residents to join our association to amplify our collective voice. Visit to learn how you can get involved.
Patrick Montana, Director
Lakeview Heights
Community Association
Nothing wrong
with new fridges
Dear Editor:
Andy and his old fridge are more problematic than pragmatic (letters, Nov. 27).
Somehow, without a shred of proof or any proper analysis Andy claims that an inefficient power-sucking old freon-filled fridge is a better option than a highly-efficient modern fridge because the old fridge is still running. He states that new fridges only last 5-7 years. There is no evidence to support such a ridiculous claim, and for good reason. It is well documented that new Energy Star fridges use less energy and they do not contain ozone-depleting freon gas.
Andy also makes the baseless claim that incandescent light bulbs are superior to modern light emitting diode (LED) bulbs because they initially cost less. Andysa国际传媒 analysis is void of logic because he fails to consider that the new LED bulb will last 10 times longer than the incandescent bulb and will operate for approximately 15% of the cost while producing the same amount of light.
Andy continues his attack on modern technologies by claiming that electric vehicles (EV) require 10 times more raw material to build, cost more, and don鈥檛 work as well. None of these claims are supported by facts and they misrepresent our empirical reality.
In fact, in addition to operating pollution-free, electric vehicles can be purchased at reasonably comparable prices new or used.
Further, when factoring in their huge operating savings EVs yield a much lower overall cost structure.
Andy claims that promoting these new technologies is somehow a government scam or a new form of taxation, such claims clearly fit in the realm of fantasy. It appears that Andy and his 35-year-old fridge that was produced in the U.S. using coal-fired electricity does not have any practical experience with these marvelous new technologies, too bad.
But what do I know? I鈥檓 just someone who wants to pay less to cool my food, light up the room, and drive around the city.
David R. Evans
West sa国际传媒
