A zoning decision and voices in a local newspaper: a case study in municipal politics

In a rural town, appraisal of a controversial ruling evolves as residents write letters to the editor

St. Andrew Street, Fergus, Ontario. (Photo by Balcer, credit)

This is a story about a recent decision by a municipal government in a small town. But more than that, this is a story about the constructive debate that is possible thanks to the existence of an independent local newspaper. It’s about democracy at its most basic level.

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