Welcome back! I remember growing up in the '50s with the television program, “The Jetsons,” moving on through “Star Trek,” Tofler’s “Future Shock,” “Back to the Future,” etc. They seemed like distance dreams then, but many aspec...
To the Editor: RE: “Drum major George Alderman remembered at Robbie Burns Night” As the daughter-in-law of George Alderman, on behalf of the entire family, a heartfelt thank you to the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band for remembering George. He is deeply missed by so many ...
Nothing is more difficult than watching a loved one die, especially when it's your mother. My Mom, Mayme Wilkins, died Jan. 15 at 3:30 a.m. It was not a good death. It was a slow, painful process. And the worst part, is that it didn't have to be that way. Mom was born Dec...
To the Editor: The following letter was sent to Keith and Lola Davidson, formerly of Kincardine, from Tom Cuyler, a Kincardine native now living in Australia: Dear Keith and Lola and family: Hope this card finds everyone well, and that you enjoyed a great Christmas and New Year. ...
To the Editor: RE: “Health unit urges people to quit smoking, and take Break It Off challenge” I quit smoking Oct. 6, 2019, cold turkey, after smoking for 45 years. I feel great since I quit. Kathie Swift Kincardine
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine woman in desperate need of liver transplant” I would love to send support and love to this young lady. I, too, have suffered from Wilson’s Disease. I was diagnosed when I was in my late 40s and it progressively had gotten worse in my...
Welcome back! This is huge topic with probably the most impact on mankind. I will just scratch the surface of this topic in the next couple of articles, hopefully with more to come. I am personally excited about the plethora of possibilities to help us improve our lives, yet very le...
To the Editor: The decision to change the enrollment at Kincardine District Senior School has put students at risk due to the roadway going through the schoolyard. I would suggest closing the road (River Lane) with concrete barriers. School buses could come in from Broadway and use ...
To the Editor: RE: “Huron-Bruce MPP urges groups to apply for provincial grants” Too bad we can’t apply to have an Educational Assistant (EA) at schools in Ontario, and needs-based therapy for children with autism. It is criminal that programs have stopped a...
To the Editor: What a great memory, Keith, and what a great ambassador for the game of hockey! There was only one Tim Horton and there is only one Keith Davidson. Thanks for sharing this story. Kevin MacKay Kincardine To the Editor: Wonderful piece! I really ...
To the Editor: Lately, we are seeing a heartwarming television commercial featuring Wayne Gretzky and his dad, Walter. When Wayne was six years old, his hockey idol, Tim Horton, came to Brantford to open the first Tim Hortons Donut shop in the city. Walter is shown with the autograph b...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine council turns down request for crossing guard at KDSS” This is not an issue that should even be argued about! Quit fighting about it. Student safety—“Grades 7 and 8 students are old enough that they don’t need a crossing ...
To the Editor: RE: “Get Real: The accidental tourist of the Greenock Swamp” We have enjoyed both of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority's tours of the Greenock Swamp. They are exceptionally entertaining, very informative regarding the local swamp history, and ...
So, there I was, relaxing during the intermission of a play at the Stratford Festival Theatre, when I received a call from a friend, asking if I wanted tickets to tour the Greenock Swamp. Now, I'm not sure how you like to spend your free time, but touring the Greenock Swamp wasn...
Welcome back! A few weeks ago, I was able to share how fortunate we are in Bruce County to benefit from the hard work of locals to establish a brick-and-mortar site called the Huron Shores Hospice. I then realized that there must be a myriad of areas that can’t offer such support...
To the Editor: On behalf of the Kincardine Community Services Christmas Hamper program, I sincerely thank all the people who make the whole thing possible. I could not possibly name every person or organization as it takes the whole community pulling together to make Christmas just ...
Despite Statistics Canada reporting that a small portion of older Canadians used cannabis in 2015 (1.6 per cent of adults over the age of 50), with the recent legalization of cannabis and the transition of a significant cohort of the Baby Boomer generation into retirement, it is anticipat...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine should tell school board that its math doesn't compute” Is there no accountability when it comes to spending public money? Get things right the first time and save the embarrassment of having to correct things at greater expense. Da...
Welcome back! Increasing your health span (i.e. making 100 years old the new 60) will depend to a large degree on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Fortunately, a slew of new sensors and data acquisition methods — including more than 122-million wearables shipped in 2018...
“If the words don't add up, it's usually because the truth wasn't included in the equation.” Such is the case with the crosswalks installed beside the newly-renamed and reconfigured “Ecole Kincardine District Senior School,” better known as KDSS. ...