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Letters to the Editor


POEM: Canada is a place that welcomes all, says poet

POEM: Canada is a place that welcomes all, says poet

'And still SHE welcomes every, all, and matters not their origin,' says local poet
LETTER: Council must reconsider decision on 2025 convention

LETTER: Council must reconsider decision on 2025 convention

'Peaceful assembly is one of the many key rights entrenched in the Canadian Charter,' writes reader Bibi Zainab
LETTER: Reasons for denying conference show lack of transparency

LETTER: Reasons for denying conference show lack of transparency

'Tolerance, understanding and mutual regard here are missing,' says letter writer
LETTER: Council should reconsider decision on Muslim convention

LETTER: Council should reconsider decision on Muslim convention

'It is not merely a gathering; it symbolizes peace, understanding, and the chance to grow alongside others from all walks of life,' says letter writer
LETTER: Logistics, not phobias, behind conference decision

LETTER: Logistics, not phobias, behind conference decision

'I fully support council's decision against approving this application, based solely on the fact that it is simply too large for that location,' says letter writer
LETTER: Bond between Ahmadiyya Muslim community, town is deep

LETTER: Bond between Ahmadiyya Muslim community, town is deep

'Convention, known for fostering peace, unity, and understanding, brings together people from all walks of life, echoing Bradford’s spirit of inclusivity and warmth'
LETTER: Residents urged to quit complaining and 'grow up'

LETTER: Residents urged to quit complaining and 'grow up'

'The Bradford Islamic community of Bradford West Gwillimbury are only asking to host one weekend event in 2025. One weekend!' says letter writer
LETTER: Planning can address concerns about Muslim conference

LETTER: Planning can address concerns about Muslim conference

'Our town’s well-being is not only about managing practical challenges but also about fostering a sense of belonging for everyone,' writes Bradford resident
LETTER: Town should offer constructive collaboration, not cancel Muslim conference

LETTER: Town should offer constructive collaboration, not cancel Muslim conference

'Rather than focusing on temporary inconveniences, we should celebrate the diversity and unity that this event promotes,' says letter writer
LETTER: Muslim conference too big for Bradford

LETTER: Muslim conference too big for Bradford

'I urge the council to maintain its decision and prioritize the needs of the community over external pressures,' writes Bradford resident