Local residents react to councillor’s journey,
Dear Mr. Stephen Wright: I am writing regarding your recent trip to our beautiful province of New Brunswick. You were not (W)right in that decision.
You travelled through two provinces, Ontario and Quebec, to reach your destination of New Brunswick followed by a return trip to Peterborough. Both provinces are continuing to register high numbers of coronavirus cases.
I do not appreciate knowing that someone from Peterborough would be so selfish and inconsiderate to his fellow citizens.
Have you reported to Public Health for testing? Public Health will surely need to know who you visited/stayed with for your 10-day sojourn in New Brunswick. No secrets here Mr. Wright, nor privacy issues.
If for no other reason, Mr. Wright, you must want to protect the health of your friends from this virus. If you respect and love your friend(s) in New Brunswick, they also need to be notified by you so they can report to Public Health.
During this coronavirus pandemic everyone must adhere to the mandatory guidelines announced daily by Public Health.
Are you self-isolating for 14 days, Mr. Wright? Have you contacted everyone you were with to apologize for your thoughtlessness to their health? And for the danger you compromised their health.
You must have had “pit stops” Mr. Wright. The drive to New Brunswick is at least a comfortable two-day driving trip. Have you notified all those you were in contact with? Have yourself tested.
The restaurants in New Brunswick are experiencing the same hardships as the restaurants here in Peterborough. Give the restaurant owners in Peterborough your time and your help. My parents always taught me that “charity begins at home.”
Mr. Wright, you are not exempt from contracting this virus. You are made of flesh and bone like the rest of us. Get tested.
You do need to address this insensitive act of yours to the citizens of Peterborough. You may have endangered our lives by your expedition.
Berenice Pepe
Charlotte Street
Peterborough