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The article on our chaotic sidewalks听missed one of my biggest sources of frustration: the placement of signage intended to inform motorists of construction, etc.听on sidewalks.听Often there is not just one sign but rather a series of them constricting the available sidewalk width for as much as 20 metres. These signs create a narrowing where pedestrians travelling in opposite directions must navigate with quick side steps to avoid bumping others. Why are signs intended for motorists placed on the sidewalks? And why do these signs often linger long past completion of the construction?

Peter Pinch, 色色啦

The challenge of walking on sidewalks in the GTA is very real and very scary

The article on sidewalk challenges omitted a very important contributor to the challenges: scooters. Both manual and electric. Children belong on the sidewalk however they need to be taught that being faster than walkers they must be alert and give those walking sufficient space. And those with electric scooters even more so. I remember an article in the Star about a 65-year-old woman who was killed when hit by an adult cyclist on a sidewalk; she fell, hit her head and died from the injury. The challenge of walking on sidewalks in the GTA is very real and very scary.

Marla Nayer, Mississauga

色色啦nians are terrible at getting around

Well, that’s a clean sweep. 色色啦nians don’t know how to walk down the street, they certainly don’t know how to ride a bicycle, they are useless at driving a car, nor do they know how to ride the streetcar. No wonder the rest of Canada hates us.听

Kevin Bowen, 色色啦

John Tory got 色色啦 into this mess

Two years in Chow relies on the patience of voters, July 13

I can’t imagine what former mayor John Tory would have to run on again, unless he’s willing to drop property taxes to the previous lows he left at, which is basically what got us in this mess in the first place. I can’t think of even one meaningful thing Tory left Mayor Olivia Chow to help her out. And anyone who thinks they can come into office and in the short time Chow’s been mayor do that much better is deluded. My money is on the incumbent.

Richard Kadziewicz, Scarborough

Buy anything but what is grown or made in the U.S. We are at war

Lloyd Axworthy accuses Carney of taking 鈥榖ootlicking鈥� approach to Trump, July 3听

This week the Star had a lot on our war with the US. Lloyd Axworthy accused Prime Minister Mark Carney of bootlicking. Headlines said Carney 鈥渃aved.鈥� Letter writers said he needs to be stronger. How strong are Canadians? How many have caved to buying American produce or clothing? From June 6 to July 10 Loblaws advertised blueberries from Mexico, Morocco or the U.S. Every Loblaws store I visited had only those from the U.S. A produce manager said they were cheaper and that鈥檚 what people were buying. So Loblaws caved. Did you?

Canadians cannot directly change U.S. President Donald Trumps鈥� mind. But California lettuce growers, Georgia peach growers, and Florida strawberry growers can. They are American companies听听with a stronger voice than we can ever have. Put the pressure on Americans by putting your money where your mouth is. Buy anything but what is grown or made in the US. We are at war.

Gail Rutherford, Etobicoke

When is Ford going to shut off Hydro to the U. S.?

Doug Ford warns of 鈥榗utting off their energy鈥� to retaliate against tariffs by Donald Trump, Dec. 19 2024

The Premier of Ontario said that if U.S. President Donald Trump enacted tariffs hurting the workers of Ontario that he would shut off the Hydro to the United States. My question is, why has he not done this? It is clear Trump wants to invade our home by first ruining our economy. Premier Doug Ford made a promise to the people of Ontario that if Trump put tariffs on our industries, Hydro would be shut off. He has broken this promise . Why has the media not held him to this promise to protect Ontarians?

Craig Davidson, Owen Sound听

Canada should听increase taxes on everything America needs

Trump threatens 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports starting Aug. 1 in online letter to Mark Carney, July 13

When I read that U.S. President Donald Trump is planning to increase tariffs on all Canadian goods this August and, should we retaliate with tariffs of our own, he will match them I got really angry. He is playing mind games with Canadians and it has to stop. If he is bluffing, then let鈥檚 do the same. I can understand that Prime Minister Mark Carney is in an awkward position trying to make the best deal for Canada, however, I think he has to get听听tough on Trump. We have to bite the bullet and increase taxes on everything America needs, like energy, oil, copper, potash, lumber, raw materials etc. Yes, it will be a terrible hardship on Canadians for some time, but whether you agree or not we are at war with our neighbour, so we should retaliate and hit them harder in the pocketbook. I鈥檓 sick and tired of this clown.

Eileen Irwin, Flesherton, ON

Immigrants contribute to the prosperity in most countries

Despite being in the U.S. illegally, Canadian Cynthia Olivera supported Trump. Now she鈥檚 awaiting deportation in an El Paso prison camp, July 9

Heather Mallick’s article on a female immigrant and her family who supported U.S. President Donald Trump ‘s executive order to deport illegal immigrants raises some interesting questions. Is this family aware of the pain and suffering many migrants endure when they travel from countries plagued by war and famine and choose to seek refuge in the U.S. for a better life? Why is this family’s perceptions of undocumented immigrants so restricted until they are arrested by American authorities, detained, and forced to face the same fate as the migrants they vilified?

Nobody is suggesting that convicted criminals should not be deported, however, Trump’s attempts to tar all undocumented immigrants as criminals is wrong. Research shows that immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than U.S. born individuals. The foreign born have significantly contributed to prosperity in most countries. More than 40 per cent of Fortune 500 companies were founded by immigrants. Moving beyond myths and misconceptions will help us understand the immigrant experience and inspire a more productive society for all.

Robert Ariano, Scarborough

One should first achieve peace before claiming to be a peacemaker

Netanyahu says he nominated Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize. From there, it鈥檚 a secretive process, July8

The irony was not lost on any sane person who read that Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington bearing a letter of support for U.S. President Donald Trump to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. I think the usual protocol is to first achieve peace before claiming to be a peacemaker! It is a sad commentary on the international order. It is no wonder that many young people have lost confidence in politics and feel anxious and despondent about the future.

Joseph Vorstermans, 色色啦