Letters to the Editor: January 2, 2025

3 min read

Article content

Pray for sleep

The article Canada can’t sleep (Dec. 21) was a real eye-opener.

As a retired high school teacher, it was always hard to sleep the first week of each semester despite it being irrational. I find there’s no better way to fall asleep and to get a good sleep than to worship the Holy Trinity.

John Hush, London


Organ overlooked

In his column on Gabriel Kney’s career as a pipe-organ builder, Late London organ maker’s ‘voice’ lives on (Dec. 28), Larry Cornies missed the second of Kney’s organs still in service here in London.

Article content

I am the organist and music director at Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church, where I am privileged to play one of Kney’s very fine instruments.

Bonnie Neaves, London


Lightning games great value

I wanted to give a shout-out of support of the London Lightning basketball team. Every time I attend a game, I leave reminded of what a great organization we have.

From high caliber basketball to the overall game-day experience and entertainment, I don’t think there is better value in the city. Fan engagement leaves my kids wanting to return over and over. Let’s get this arena filled.

Andrew McClenaghan, London

Recommended from Editorial

  1. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pictured through glass as he speaks with members of his caucus in Ottawa, on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby)

    Letters to the Editor: December 28, 2024

  2. A volunteer speaks to residents of an encampment in a former schoolyard in Kingston. (Postmedia Network file photo)

    Letters to the Editor: December 27, 2024

  3. (Getty Images)

    Letters to the Editor: December 21, 2024

  4. Novelist Lawrence Hill. (Postmedia file photo)

    Letters to the Editor: December 20, 2024


Dog in distress, yet no action taken

A tenant in my building has a dog that barks continuously when they are not home. The tenant refuses to do anything about it. The property company has been working on it for months.

I have contacted the police and the City of London and no one cares. Some nights I don’t sleep, even when I have to get up at 5 a.m. to work. During the day, I have to turn up the volume on the TV or music to try and drown out the barking, yelping and crying.

Article content

This has been going on since October.

Gary Overholt, London


Closed store could be homeless shelter

Having driven by the huge, empty Rona store on Wonderland Road North, I wonder why can’t the $25-million anonymous donation for London’s homeless problem be used to buy or rent this empty eyesore to house hundreds of beds for the homeless?

There are washrooms, nearby food stores and plenty of adjacent land for any future expansion.

Ed Mazur, London


Work tiresome

For many months there has been construction on Arbour Glen Crescent. I thought it was finished, but now it’s back.

It has taken something beautiful and now, it’s a mess. The truck noises are unsettling starting just before 7 a.m.

I can’t find any information on the city website. What is the purpose of this construction and why is no information available? How long will it go on?

TaraLynn Mielke, London

The London Free Press welcomes letters to the editor (preferably 150 words or fewer). Letters should be emailed to lfp.letters@sunmedia.ca. Please include your name, place of residence (town or city and province) and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for length or clarity.

Share this article in your social network

You May Also Like

More From Author