‘Neatest sound on Cape Breton Island’
Comments on CBRM mayor, poverty and more
Here’s a sampling of reader feedback this week at capebretonpost.com.
Re: CBRM mayor off to China — Nov. 27
People somehow perceive this sort of travel as a boondoggle or pleasure trip. It isn’t. In order to promote Sydney’s capabilities as a port, it is necessary to go and meet with potential users and investors. They aren’t going to seek us out. — Cat Herder
Re: Bridge to be widened over St. Peter’s Canal — Nov. 23
I hope they keep the same kind of decking on the new bridge because as you drive over it, it is highly regarded as the “neatest sound on Cape Breton Island.” — Paul M.
Re: A closer look at Cape Breton’s industrial heritage — Nov. 24
I hope when (Lachlan MacKinnon) publishes his thesis that somehow it can be published publicly in this paper or in book form as I truly believe it will be a good read for those not old enough to remember what some of their grandparents did for a living. — CaperLeaf
Re: Modern-day Dutch Brook mountain man now has heat and water — Nov. 24
This story should be shared throughout all North America. Really puts things and priorities into perspective. — Wow Beautiful story from a great man. You have wonderful caring neighbours. — Alice
Re: Child poverty still rising in Cape Breton – Nov. 24
Clearly this is not the time to be bringing refugees here. We should be concentrating on solving this problem first. I wish those who are so keen on bring refugees here were as concerned with their fellow citizens. — Dmac The government should help our kids and pensioners first. – Fred Some of these refugees will be doctors, engineers and scientists. They may come here and create jobs. They are not seeking refuge because of poverty. They are seeking it because crazy religious radicals are killing their families. — Tom Don’t blame refugees for something we created and are not willing to change. — Bill
Re: Bumps on Donkin Highway paving project causes concern — Nov. 25
Donkin residents have shown their patience for over 30 years while waiting for the Donkin Mine to start up. So when the roads finally start getting upgraded and paved leading to your area’s future success can you at least wait a little longer for this paving project to wrap up? — Patience Please Having patience is a nice thought so thank you for the suggestion. However, I happen to lose my patience when driving home from work in the dark and the signs that were once there as reminders of the massive bump are blown over due to high winds. — Donkin Resident
Re: Unacceptable poverty rates affect Cape Breton seniors — Nov. 25
Many of the self-exulted, taxpaying minions of the economic imperium are trained to look down upon the poverty stricken in our society as reaping just rewards for a host of personal failings. — Slumberjack