To the Editor: Bruce County and the Municipality of Kincardine were premature in declaring a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The Grey-Bruce Health Unit was not recommending this declaration at that particular time. The message of 14-day self...
If you've been social-distancing and self-isolating, staying home and washing your hands, good for you! You will help contain the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). However, if you're an employee of an essential service and have to be out there in this crazy world, you will agre...
In many ways the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic can leave people with a feeling of being powerless against an invisible enemy. In these difficult times, we must all work to stay focused on what we can and are doing. We aren’t powerless. Across the country, Canadians of all ...
Humans are social beings but that's the very thing that is going to make you sick or kill you, thanks to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the new sickness on the street. Go ahead and stare me down if you think that's a little melodramatic, but it's true. If you are a non-essentia...
Welcome back! Hearing loss is the third most common chronic condition among seniors, affecting more than 48-million people in the United States. Yet more than 85 per cent of people who could benefit from using a hearing aid do not actually use one, often because of cost or lack of acce...
To the Editor: RE: “Trillium Court residents serenaded from outside” In this time of uncertainty and fear, it was so very refreshing to see humanity at its best. Music is something we can all relate to and can give us a sense of comfort. I thoroughly enjoyed thi...
To the editor: I am very proud of the job that our health care workers are doing for Kincardine and the surrounding communities Keep up the brave work. We fully support your efforts. Bill Stewart Councillor Municipality of Kincardine
It is hard to fathom that the so-called ‘blizzard’ of 2020 was only a few short weeks ago. Snowbanks are quickly receding, while bird populations and wildlife are appearing more frequently in anticipation of the onset of spring in Bruce and Grey counties. This year’s ...
To the Editor: RE: “Readers glad of measures taken in wake of COVID-19; question unfounded panic” Like Jennifer (Brown) wrote, I had also received word that there was one confirmed case of COVID-19 in Kincardine, and another suspected case in ICU, on Friday. It came fro...
To the Editor: RE: “Municipalities cancel programs, close buildings due to Coronavirus concerns” What an excellent, informative document; thank you for making that public. Obviously, our area leaders have been working hard to pull these emergency measures together &ndas...
Welcome back! Headache? Muscle cramps? Grab some water! Dehydration can be especially dangerous for senior health—don’t let it happen to you. I know all these symptoms but still don’t drink as much water as I should. I know I am not alone. Have you ever felt hea...
To the Editor: RE: “Local dairy farmer, Jan Prehn, dies at the age of 55” I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Jan. I was an employee of Prehnbrook dairy farm many years ago. I went into milking without knowing a single thing about it. I had the best teachers between Ja...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine councillor upset with OPG at loss of DGR at Bruce site” The federal representation for this long-term project has been badly performed. Wouldn't it make sense to ensure indigenous rights and wishes were approved before all other approv...
For many years I have been honoured to be closely connected with Participaction from its infancy in the 1980s. It has been a huge inspiration for educators and youngsters about the importance of being active daily. It has just released the first-ever Report Card on Physical Activity fo...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine unveils new accessibility video” As the wife of someone who uses a walker to get around, I can say that most places in Kincardine are accessible. However, improvements I could recommend at the Kincardine Arts Centre, would be additio...
To the Editor: RE: “Huron-Bruce MPP says students should be in class” I think there is a mistake in this article, not in you printing it. Ontario premier Doug Ford and his gang created this mess. After he swore no jobs would be lost. He is taking us back in time, aft...
To the Editor: The ongoing labour disruption caused by teachers’ unions in communities across Huron-Bruce has caused uncertainty and left many Ontario families scrambling to find child care. Our government has been clear since day one of this process: we want deals that keep s...
Welcome back! Kegel exercises - we hear about them all the time, but what are they exactly? These exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles which, in turn, provide added support to the rectum, small intestine, bladder, and uterus. Exercises Kegel exercises hold many benefi...
To the Editor: RE: “Theatre guild's “The Photograph” is poignant, funny snapshot in time” The Kincardine Theatre Guild's “The Photograph” is an absolutely amazing performance! The actresses do a superb job! Loved every minute of the sh...
2020 can be the year that Canada takes major leaps forward to ensure the world has a reliable supply of isotopes for the next decade and beyond, that patients, families and physicians are counting on to fight cancer and other medical conditions. The groundwork under way all acros...