Letters to the Editor, Sept. 27, 2026

Published Sep 27, 2026  •  Last updated 24 minutes ago  •  2 minute read

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TIME FOR A CHANGE TORONTO

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Olivia Chow likely became mayor with the support of a relatively low voter turnout, and I believe the sympathy surrounding the legacy of her late husband, Jack Layton, also played a role in her election. I recognize that Mayor Chow may genuinely be trying her best, but the question I believe Toronto voters should be asking is whether she has the experience, leadership ability, and communication skills needed to run Canada’s largest city. Mayor Chow has had her opportunity. Now, I believe Toronto should seriously consider new leadership.

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Cecil Lindo
Thornhill

(Name recognition was her biggest asset in the by-election when she became mayor. But now she has a record to run on, and it’s a failing one)

TRUMP AND CARNEY IN THE OCTAGON

The exchanging of jabs between Mark Carney and Donald Trump are becoming entertaining. Keeps one guessing what the next move will be on the political chess set. Wonder what Trump is cooking up in retaliation for our new relationship with the EU. Attention, Dana White, you might want to consider these two in your next UFC bout. I know at least one of them will be excited.

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Perry Marinucci
Richmond Hill

(There is rarely a dull moment, except there very real jobs on the line)

SCARY SIDEWALKS

A long time ago, I remember while growing up that my parents always reminded me to look both ways when crossing a road. This was very good advice. Nowadays, not only do people have to look both ways when crossing a street, they have to look both ways when crossing or using a city sidewalk. Citizens are getting hit and run over on public sidewalks by kids and adults using fast-moving, quiet electric bikes, scooters and skateboards.

R. Moskal
Winnipeg

(The hazards are everywhere nowadays and there is no control over them)

THE BROKEN DOWN WAY

I’m a TTC fan. As traffic gets worse, I’m using the TTC more. The bus ride in my area is rough. Each road impact shakes, clunks and rattles everything on the bus. Standing and moving about are a challenge. Don’t ask about passenger comfort. It’s not the bus, it’s the sad state of city streets. How much damage is done to each bus? What cost does each impact add to maintenance, parts and reduce bus longevity?

William Divitcoff
Toronto

(Maintenance costs are astronomical, that is if they even get to fixing the vehicles. Only to be put back on crumbling roads)

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