To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine councillor excused from budget meeting due to inappropriate comments” I appreciate Kincardine councillor Bill Stewart asking the tough questions! I am sure there are lot of residents who would appreciate answers to his questions instead o...
December is a festive season for many, but as temperatures plummet across the province, the life-and-death realities faced by homeless and under-housed Ontarians become even harsher. And our failure to adequately support them, stark. It is simply unacceptable that some have no option b...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine councillor excused from budget meeting due to inappropriate comments” We find it concerning that our elected representatives do not want any debate on the validity of the presentations to council. We appreciate Mr. Stewart trying to unders...
I am sure that Robin Hilborn’s story of a rural school Christmas concert stirred up happy memories for many of you as it did for me. The excitement and enthusiasm with which we practised songs, drills, recitations and skits still remain with me. There were decorations to be made;...
December cannot only get busy, it can get downright crazy busy. So it’s important to look after yourself at this time of year. As individuals, It’s easy to be consumed by work, life and seasonal activities. You may not think of yourself as often as you should – especi...
It’s unlikely you know someone over the age of 100, but centenarians do exist. The oldest living person is 118 years old – Lucile Randon, who resides in the United Kingdom. Meanwhile, the oldest person to ever live was Jeanne Calment of France, who passed away at the grand age...
With harness bells merrily a-jingle, and white, hoary breath floating on the frosty air, the heavy team pulled the sleigh-load of neighbours across the snow-bound sideroad toward the most-anticipated event of the year — the Christmas concert in the old schoolhouse. Reminiscing ab...
To the Editor: What a joy it was to listen to the Kincardine Community Singers, Saturday night, at Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine. My partner and I have never attended a choir concert like this before. “Wow” is what came to mind as we listened to the magical mus...
To the Editor: On behalf of the Ripley and District Christmas Hamper program committee for 2023, we say thank you to the Township of Huron-Kinloss Community Well-Being Program, individuals, families, businesses, and their employees, who donated generously to this program. Also, than...
Yoga. Yes I am going there. Yoga is a great exercise option for your body and mind. Before I started yoga for the first time in 2017, I was a snob about it. I really had no clue what it was about and thought, rather pretentiously, that it was about a bunch of beautiful people gettin...
Physical: Exercise regularly Dance Do yoga Go for a walk Get quality sleep Eat healthy Drink enough water daily Take a bath regularly Get a massage Do deep breathing exercises Mental: Learn to say no graciously Celebrate your wins Practis...
At one time, there were hundreds of one-room schools across Bruce County. In the earliest days, the children of the first settlers were taught in private homes, but by 1852, there were three log schoolhouses, at Kincardine, Southampton and Walkerton. Kincardine opened the first scho...
Last time, I wrote about cycling. My husband, Jim, is a walker. Needless to say, I don’t often walk with Jim because I prefer biking around town and on the KIPP Trail. We latched onto these physical activities decades ago. So they became, quite simply, habits for us. If riding a ...
It’s amazing to watch people compete in athletic games, such as the Olympics or the Stanley Cup Finals or even the Fit Body Games in Kincardine during the summer. I could watch these competitions for hours and have no inclination, whatsoever, to participate. My athleticism end...
Did you know your nails can reveal clues to your overall health? A touch of white here, a rosy tinge there, or some rippling or bumps may be a sign of disease in the body. Problems in the liver, lungs, and heart can show up in your nails. Keep reading to learn what secrets your nails migh...
If you have driven along Bruce Beach Road behind the cottages, you may have noticed the pavilion (below) with its sign telling you it is Pollock property. There may be cars parked under the trees indicating that family members are enjoying a day at the beach. Time spent there always has a...
To the Editor: RE: “Scotiabank in Kincardine set to close next July” We’ve been with Scotiabank in Kincardine for decades and one of the reasons was that the staff was so great to deal with. Scotiabank still had the personal touch of a bank that knows and serves its ...
To the Editor: RE: “Scotiabank in Kincardine set to close next July” I write to express my deep concern about Scotiabank's recent decision to close its branch in Kincardine, a small but vibrant community that has long been a loyal supporter of the bank. This move, d...
Each Remembrance Day, Nov. 11, we hear the familiar words, “Lest We Forget.” It’s been said that we’re at risk of forgetting what’s most important. I ask then, what exactly must we never forget? Indisputably, we can’t forget the devastation of war, f...
Ontario energy minister Todd Smith once again visited the Bruce Power site to help celebrate our employees’ accomplishment in returning a renewed Unit 6 to the Ontario electricity grid, following its Major Component Replacement (MCR) outage. While safely and successfully returnin...