Letters to the Editor – August 7, 2026
Thomson said the role requires time and commitment after 12 years as trustee for 18,800 students.
- Trustee Jane Thomson announced she will not seek re-election to the Bluewater District School Board after serving for 12 years representing students across the Northern Bruce Peninsula and South Bruce Peninsula.
- Representing 18,800 students, Thomson navigated complex challenges including accommodation reviews and enrollment growth, work demanding commitment to governance and school board funding.
- Her decision to step down occurred before the Minister of Education's announcement, Thomson stated, noting the position requires navigation of geographic realities where "one size does not fit all."
- Thomson encouraged interested individuals to consider putting their names forward if they value publicly funded rural education and the well-being of students, parents, and communities.
- Centralizing decision-making underscores the growing need for local representation, Thomson observed, stressing that a local voice on the Bluewater District School Board remains more important than ever.
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Letters to the editor – August 7, 2026
Cows don’t have votesJohn Attard Montalto of Sliema writes:The face of the farmer who lost his fields because of the explosions at the Lourdes fireworks factory says it all. Desperation.The owners of a cattle farm have no idea how to invest €700,000 to restore the damage caused by the blast.We are not talking of a...
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An Open Letter to the Walden Lake Community Regarding the Proposed Golf Course Co-Purchase Dear Walden Lake Residents, Like many of you, I value the unique character of Walden Lake. The golf course, open space, and watershed have long been defining features of our community, and preserving those assets is an admirable goal. However, before asking homeowners to support a proposal that could involve millions of dollars and long-term financial obli…
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