To the Editor: A local tourist attraction is in jeopardy. Some plot-caretakers with the Friends of the Boardwalk in Kincardine, are becoming frustrated and dismayed with the ongoing two-year problem with the faulty sprinkler system. It has consistently kept some plots dry with other...
Welcome back. Boomers are living longer than expected, and tthat’s great news! Have we planned for 30 years of retirement? Maybe not. Let’s take a look at longevity, including comments from Mark Stibich, PhD. If you live longer than the average person, then you could ...
To the Editor: RE: “Readers upset with closure of Pine River Cheese factory” Paul and I were sad to hear about the closing of Pine River Cheese. Since we moved to London, it was nice to be able to buy it at some stores here, i.e. Giant Tiger. I now know why it was on...
When people think about Bruce Power, they usually point to our role of providing clean, reliable, and affordable electricity that was central in the phasing-out of coal in Ontario or as home to Canada’s largest infrastructure project where we are extending the operational life of ou...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine councillor demands to know what's happening at Brucelea Haven” I applaud Kincardine councillor Gerry Glover for asking the questions that need to be asked to ensure the comfort and safety of Brucelea Haven residents. I also appreciate tha...
To the Editor: RE: “Pine River Cheese ceasing production at end of September” We are very sorry to see the Pine River Cheese factory close. It has been years since I’ve been to the store but I buy this cheese at the grocery store. I will miss it very much. It just...
It might seem obvious to most of us that eating unhealthily is bad and will cause all kinds of health problems down the road but surprisingly, a lot of people still do it. In fact, research from the Heart and Stroke Foundation, back in 2017, found that half of the average Canadian’s...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine woman celebrates 100th birthday with family and friends” Marie Cooper was my neighbour for eight years and was, without a doubt, the finest you could ever wish for. If I needed advice in cooking or the lend of a cup of flour, she was alway...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine woman celebrates 100th birthday with family and friends” Way, way back in the 1940s, we Shaw kids from Toronto enjoyed our short stays at the Cooper farm. Those were good times, getting together with our cousins. My sister, Ruth, has st...
Welcome back! This week, we are discussing caregiver stress and burn-out. Tips for regaining your energy, optimism and hope The demands of caregiving can be overwhelming, especially if you feel that you’re in over your head or have little control over the situation. If ...
To the Editor: RE: “Well done, beach clean-up volunteers!” I would like to let A. Kennedy know that the Kincardine beach clean-up is one of the annual events that the Huron Fringe Field Naturalists and several other concerned groups have been attending in the past while. ...
To the Editor: RE: “Volunteers collect almost 200 pounds of trash at Kincardine beach clean-up” That is so wonderful! I didn't know about it or I would have helped. We need to get some volunteers together to do the same at Boiler Beach - it really is in bad shape...
Welcome back! I hated putting this article together since I scored a whopping nine out of nine on the things NOT to eat. Seven years ago, when I was combatting severe life threats, I would have scored a one or a two. How things slide when things are going well. As of this article, I...
To the Editor: I was watching the Kincardine council meeting Monday night (Aug. 12), and I have to say that I, too, have recently complained to the Kincardine parks department about the safety concerns at the pier where there are two good-sized holes, and about the unkempt conditi...
Following up on my research about the China study and its implications on diseases of affluence (meat and dairy), I came across a list of things we should eat, and yes, yet another opinion of what is right! Next week, I’ll look at the 10 WORST! I bet you can list them already. Get r...
At Bruce Power, we’re extremely proud of our track record when it comes to building relationships and collaborating with a number of stakeholders – our employees, our suppliers, our communities, our governments, and our schools. There is nothing we can’t do when we bring...
To the Editor: RE: “Get Real: A super school is the answer to education concerns in Kincardine” Hear, Hear! Thanks for saying it out loud. Helen Orr Kincardine To the Editor: While I agree there are many problems moving kids from school-to-school, havi...
Welcome back. Let’s take a look at how we can help others. The term advocacy can be support, encouragement, backing, and promotion. One example of support is the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE), a community-based legal clinic for low-income senior citizens, managed by a ...
Change is the only constant in life. So said Heraclitus, the pre-Socractic Greek philosopher, whose message was a simple one – prepare for change because it is going to happen, over and over again. Just when you think everything is settled and the crisis has passed, things cha...
To the Editor: RE: “Bean's Bistro in downtown Kincardine to close Sept. 2” Wow! Never saw this coming. Great place and great people - a local place to feel good. This coffee shop will be missed by many. Sorry to see it go but thanks, Rob Millar, for giving our...