I commend Lezlie Lowe for her piece on the plight of Brindi and her owner, Francesca Rogier. I’m an animal lover and the owner of two large mixed-breed dogs, both rescue animals, and I empathize with Rogier. That being said, I believe that Brindi should be euthanized. Rogier is tying up our legal system and throwing […]
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Judging Brindi
In last week’s feature, “Saving Brindi,” Francesca Rogier seems to see herself as some kind of martyr for animal rights, but really she is just, plain and simple, an irresponsible pet owner. Near the end of the article, she asks “what hope do I have of accomplishing anything if I can’t save a dog?” Instead, […]
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Santa says to decorate eggs
Dear Lezlie Lowe, The assumption behind your “Holiday dispirit” rant (Feb. 26, Lowedown) seems to be that the only legitimate mid-winter holiday is Christmas and its boundaries are clearly delineated within Christian tradition, to be followed by all citizens of HRM. Surely you don’t believe Jesus invented evergreen trees or wreaths, candles and gifts…or even […]
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Metro Transit idle on idling
In response to Jennifer Casey’s “Polluting buses” (Feb. 19, News), I echo concerns about emissions released by Metro Transit buses ignoring its anti-idling policy. Metro buses are to be shut off after three minutes of idling, which accounts for the time it takes to reinflate air brakes. While the article quotes DriveWiser co-ordinator Gina Patterson […]
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Free speech first
To Pam Stewart (and Saint Mary’s University Women’s Centre), regarding Stewart’s letter, “Abort anti-abortionists” (Feb. 19)—which is just a lovely sentiment, The shameful actions of SMU women’s centre in shutting down Jojo Ruba’s lecture, as well as follow-up comments by their peers and your letter, demonstrate an ignorance of Canadian law, democratic values and basic […]
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Dance piece draws me in
I just want to offer my congratulations to Sue Carter Flinn on her excellent feature, “Dreaming, desperate, devoted to dance” (Feb. 19). As I read, I found myself developing an admiration for the choreographer and her dancers for their devotion and willingness to undergo hardship for their craft. It was a well-written piece that struck a […]
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Be aware of wildernesses
To the editor, Recently, the Department of Environment released a public discussion document for the province’s three new wilderness areas: Blue Mountain–Birch Cove Lakes, Ship Harbour–Long Lake and Shelburne River. The paper, “Socioeconomic Impact Analysis of Designating Wilderness Areas,” identifies a range of land uses occuring on these properties. The document also identifies activities that […]
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Dance story in sharp step
Dear editor, Having been involved in the contemporary dance community in Nova Scotia for 30 years as a performer, producer, publicist, writer, editor and administrator, I have to congratulate Sue Carter Flinn on her piece, “Dreaming, desperate, devoted to dance��� (Feb. 19, Feature). In an era of superficial, quick and dirty, poorly researched journalism, it’s […]
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Harbour Solutions solution
To the editor, For more than a month, millions of litres of untreated human and industrial sewage have flowed into Halifax Harbour every day. The resulting stench is a stark reminder of the $332 million spent on the inadequate, accident-prone Harbour Solutions Project. The chronically malfunctioning main plant doesn’t even meet federal requirements. It’s simply […]
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Free speech for all
To the editor, The letter titled “Abort anti-abortionists” (Feb. 19, Letterhead), was most distasteful and written in very hateful language. The writer wants to abolish the right to free speech at SMU and ignore the rights of the unborn child. In a free country, university should be a place for free speech, free thought, debate […]
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Park the drive-thru
To the editor, Regarding Chris Benjamin’s “Drive-thru madness” (Feb. 5, Sustainable City), repealing the ban on drive-thrus in St. John’s was a mistake. Driving, unfortunately, is our main form of transportation, but would it kill people to get out and actually walk into the restaurant? I’d like to see mayor Peter Kelly and my councillor […]
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Abort anti-abortionists
To hear that my institution of higher learning allowed Jojo Ruba, from the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform, to speak further alienated me from the community of SMU.