Tops 2013: Letters to the editor

We at SooToday.com love to hear from our faithful readers for a number of reasons - thoughtful discussion is sparked, solutions are deliberated, hearts are warmed, our community comes together, and some of you are just mighty fine writers.

2013 saw a large volume of letters land in our news inbox highlighting a variety of topics, some highly personal and others with a much broader scope.

The list of 10 reader submitted letters below were chosen by SooToday.com's news staff as the best of 2013.

How a break & enter reminded Steve how great the Sault is - submitted by Steve Roberts, former member of the Sault Steelers

At least 70 Group of Seven sites at stake say local experts - submitted by local environmental activists Joanie and Gary McGuffin as well as past Art Gallery of Algoma Director-Curator Michael Burtch

The devastating loss of beloved dog Buddy - submitted by Lori Bouchard

Youth target Conservatives' 'alarming' environmental changes - submitted by Karrie Oliver

Dear PUC: Would you bathe your children in brown water? - submitted by Skye Burke

More than just money and possessions lost in recent robbery - submitted by Dana Chalifoux

Rather than b*tch about 1 hour, how about asking for 2? - submitted by an anonymous SooToday.com reader

Dr. Patricia McGarry Roberts talks Northern health care - submitted by Dr. Patricia McGarry Roberts

Open letter from parent about situation in schools - submitted by Jeremy Coulis

Young hockey player injured - airlifted to Ottawa hospital - submitted by an anonymous SooToday.com reader

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