To the Editor: RE: “A case of the "Mondays" Initially, I wanted to write a letter of thanks to Kincardine Record editor Liz Dadson, for keeping a community space open for comment among all the social media nonsense, where it seems all humanity has crawled into corners ...
To the Editor: As normal, the weekend had ended, and the work week was upon us. Many of us, like in the movie, “Office Space,” may have the slight case of the “Mondays.” You know, the slow dragging yourself out of bed, tired, and wanting one more day at home &he...
Climate change and Net-Zero. They are two terms you read and/or hear on a regular basis these days, and they’re being talked about in all corners of the world. This month, leaders and international partners are gathering in Glasgow for the United Nations Climate Change Conference...
What does it mean to have a clean house? My research shows me that it is much more than cleaning, dusting, and polishing the floor! A healthy home means its occupants are also safe and healthy. It’s important to operate a healthy house in order to protect us. Living in an unhe...
For Ontarians, the summer of 2021 was a hot one. How hot? On a Sunday afternoon in August, the temperature reached 32 degrees Celsius in Ottawa to break an almost 80-year-old heat record in the nation’s capital. For eight straight days, from Aug. 19-26, the temperature didn&rs...
To the Editor: RE: “Grey-Bruce Freedom Fighters draw crowd to Victoria Park, Kincardine” I was very disappointed to see the three or four dozen people at the so-called “huge” crowd of Freedom Fighters in Kincardine. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not g...
To the Editor: A recent freedom rally in Kincardine, resulting discussions in the form of letters to the editor, and reports of local infections, have caught my attention recently. After publicly warning of this pandemic six weeks ahead of the World Health Organization (WHO), I have...
I just received this from a life-long friend of mine, and it touched me greatly. It made me pause and reflect upon all the good fortunes that have come my way. My life has been filled with love, family, travel, a rewarding career, and numerous friends who brightened my path. You kno...
To the Editor: I was born and raised in Kincardine and have lived my entire adult life here. In my humble opinion, there is no better place to call home – I love Kincardine. We truly are a community where ‘You’re a stranger only once’. Living in the core a...
To the Editor: RE: “Grey-Bruce Freedom Fighters draw crowd to Victoria Park, Kincardine” The Freedom Rally in Kincardine, Sunday, Oct. 17, was just that. Revelling in the memory of those fallen who fought for our freedoms and against tyrannical governments. We weren't ...
To the Editor: “Willing to Listen” is a grassroots, volunteer organization of South Bruce residents who are open to the possibility of building a Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for Canada's spent nuclear fuel, in South Bruce. A vocal group of opponents is beginning...
To the Editor: RE: “Mixed response to Freedom Rally in Kincardine” We want to respond to Sarah Pelton’s letter to the editor of Oct. 19. We want to acknowledge her anger and the underlying fear that fuels it. We all have been bombarded with unreasonable fear-monge...
To the Editor: RE: “Grey-Bruce Freedom Fighters draw crowd to Victoria Park, Kincardine” I read with interest the story on the anti-vaccination rally in Victoria Park, Kincardine. Much mention by the proponents of anti-vaccination, was that our freedoms and rights were bei...
To the Editor: RE: “Gap in holiday transit service is unacceptable, says KASAAC chairman” The lack of wheelchair-accessible service on weekends and holidays discriminates against people who cannot safely get in and ride in regular vehicles. Several years ago, my father ...
To the Editor: RE: “Gap in holiday transit service is unacceptable, says KASAAC chairman” I have to agree with the concerns about lack of service through Saugeen Mobility (SMART). I work for a retirement home and every winter, we go to Owen Sound for dinner and then a d...
To the Editor: I am the acting chairman of the Kincardine Area Seniors Advisory Action Committee (KASAAC). We are a group of like-minded locals who are working together to improve the quality of life for all of our residents, not only seniors. Recently, we conducted a transportation...
To the Editor: RE: “Mixed response to Freedom Rally in Kincardine” I, too, would like to double-down on the well-written letter by Sarah Pelton. Let’s look at Exhibit A: Japan. You may recall from the recent Olympics, that Japan was struggling with COVID-19 case...
To the Editor: This letter is regarding the Municipality of Kincardine’s discussion at Monday’s council meeting on the future development of Dunsmoor Park, Macpherson Park and the Bluewater Trailer Park, our community and tourist destinations. Sorry, a bit long. A little...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine painter showcases work for first time at Victoria Park Gallery” Congratulations to local artist, Gerard Lepine. It is wonderful for an artist from this area to enjoy a showing in Kincardine. Hopefully, more artists will step forward to sho...
To the Editor: RE: “Mixed response to Freedom Rally in Kincardine” Well said, Sarah (Pelton), well said. I’m pretty sure the rally attendees won’t read it. They don’t seem to care about anything much these days, other than the fierce protection of thei...