CYOB INBOX – November 10

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Nov 6, 2016

Letters to the editor, rants, complaints and oh yes, unsolicited compliments. They all go straight into the INBOX. We’d love to hear from you at CYonboard@kerrwil.com

We may edit them for length and to take out the really nasty words but we promise to read them all. Bring it on.

 

Hi CYOB

I just want to let you know you’re decision to run the story on the Mulgrave Marine Park has made a lot of people very happy. This summer Mulgrave lost its town status and the locals haven’t had much to cheer about lately but this article has been a big morale booster.

Thanks again

Rob Dunbar, Halifax

 

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