Mega corporations drive inflation by market dominance
Analysis by Robert Skaf from Thunder Bay argues mega corporations with trillion-dollar valuations distort markets. Monopolies curb competition allowing higher margins, pushing prices up while small firms struggle. Calls for global government action to rebuild a free market with many small enterprises.
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Thunder Bay tax rate cited as driving asset neglect
A reader questions why Thunder Bay imposes high Ontario taxes while city assets decay. The letter cites a $32 million shortfall to maintain infrastructure, debt service costs, and opposition to an indoor turf facility, urging private funding and taxpayer respect.
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City policy blamed as harmful by former councillor
RAVO cites former councillor Aldo Roberto condemning the city policy that allows encampments. The letter argues the current approach harms business, tourism, employment, growth, neighborhoods, and city image, urging a return to a more taxpayer respectful policy.
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Letters to Chronicle Journal encourage diverse views
The Chronicle Journal invites original letters limited to 300 words, exclusive to the paper, and editable for space. Authors should cite page and date for articles mentioned, provide full name address and day phone number, with only names and hometowns published. Email letters chroniclejournal.com with no attachments.
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Poilievre unfit to gut programs critics say hurt Canadians
Critics oppose Pierre Poilievre claiming he would cut social programs like 10 a day daycare national dental care and national pharmacare. They argue these measures strengthen the social safety net and protect the 99 percent from rising costs.
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Pierre Poilierre
Not Doing Mother’s Day After Loss
A mother recalls ending Mother's Day at home after more than 50 years of grief. She describes the moment of decision, a vow to shield her family, and how each member processed sorrow. The piece emphasizes accepting sorrow and finding peace rather than ritual celebration.
Welsh bill to jail politicians for lying sparks debate
Michael Mineau Schreib er advocates adopting a law to criminalize political lying. He argues current regulations fail to curb deceit and that such a law would hold leaders accountable, reduce faulty promises, and improve governance.
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Michael Mineau Schreiber
Taxes, wealth, and society's price for civilization
A commentary arguing that taxes fund a civilized society but the ultra rich evade fair share payments. It links wealth to political power, calls for steep tax hikes beyond 99 percent, criticizes subsidies to Big Oil, nuclear arsenals, and fossil fuels, and urges a shift to green energy and responsible spending.
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