To the Editor: Kindness, togetherness and charitable deeds to others - that's what makes a community, a community. For instance, the Bervie Women's Institute gave of itself, by offering a donation to the Paddy Walker House. The site of this house and tavern is very specia...
To the Editor: RE: "Musician, former dairy farmer Donald Craig dies at the age of 86" Donna Craig-Gander and I were close friends in our secondary school years, and I have fond memories of my times spent at their home on Concession 9. I always felt welcome there; the fami...
To the Editor: RE: "No Canada Day fireworks in Point Clark this year" Sounds as if someone has too much of a monopoly on the pyrotechnics business and homing in on all the grant money. Is there no other competitor?! This is sad! Paul Hamilton Lucknow
To the Editor: RE: "Kincardine Special Olympians bring home gold from nationals in Newfoundland" To the gifted Special Olympics athletes who competed in Newfoundland and Labrador, my sincere congratulations for a job well done. Our community is very proud of ...
Dear Editor: “Earth Hour” strikes a sour note with me. Most of us in rural Ontario are already doing just about all we can to conserve energy, simply because it is too expensive not to. We have rearranged our whole lifestyles, as far as humanly possible, to use...
To the Editor: We just wanted to express our thanks to everyone who came out to our barn open house Thursday (March 17). It was great to have so many people interested in learning a bit about dairy farming. It was a really busy day for us but very rewarding as well. We hope you g...
To the Editor: RE: "Hawthorne returning to U.K. after he retires April 30" I have never met Duncan Hawthorne (retired president and chief executive officer of Bruce Power), but I feel as if I know him. He has done so much for us in the Bruce, and he has been front-and-centre...
To the Editor: RE: "Kincardine loses Blue Flag status; safety audit calls for $30,000 in improvements" The recommendations sound VERY reasonable to get the Blue Flag reinstated. Safety just makes sense. I was amazed there were no warning signs and information about rip-ti...
Dear Editor: This is my second letter of rebuttal, in response to a letter dated Feb. 27 (to both Saugeen Shores and the County of Bruce) regarding the federal minister of climate change and environment’s request for more information about the low- and intermediate-level waste DG...
To the Editor: RE: "Kincardine mayor concerned Union Gas proposal will cause public confusion" I find it very strange and disturbing that Union Gas is operating open houses this coming week in the three communities that have engaged EPCOR Utilities Inc. to carry out the role...
Dear members of Saugeen Shores council and Bruce County council: RE: Your proposed letter of support for DGR 1 in Kincardine, to the minister of the environment and climate change I am strongly opposed to the Town of Saugeen Shores council sending a letter of support for the proposed ...
Dear Editor: RE: Ontario Power Generation (OPG)'s proposed Deep Geologic Repository (DGR) for low-level and intermediate-level nuclear waste at the Bruce Nuclear site in the Municipality of Kincardine Please find below my rebuttal to a series of five similar letters (dated Feb. ...
To the Editor: RE: "DGR decision delayed again; Kincardine continues to support project" I don't remember there ever being a referendum in Kincardine, or any of the neighbouring municipalities, regarding the DGR. Perhaps council's support is not a true reflection of ...
To the Editor: RE: "The Walker House needs your help" What about lobbying the Municipality of Kincardine to reduce or suspend property taxes on the property? Ken Green Kincardine
How many of you have visited the Walker House Heritage Museum at the corner of Harbour Street and Huron Terrace? If you haven’t, you are missing out on a true gem. The work that has gone into the restoration of the oldest standing wooden hotel in Bruce County, is truly remarkable. ...
To the Editor: RE: "New development plan calls for 450 units on old Hartwick Farm property" Concerning the development on the old Hartwick property just north of the Kincardine boundary, we wonder how this can be done without upgrades to the sewage system? Perhaps 20 years a...
To the Editor: RE: "Can we not open the Pearly Gates for motorists in emergency situations, asks reader" That letter is so true. Years ago, I found myself in the same situation. But to those who live along the road that would be opened maybe once or twice a year, the rest...
HI Liz: RE: "Snowstorm closes roads in Kincardine area Friday night" We are in Florida where it is cool. Mind you, I am not complaining after watching your weather video on Queen Street just now. Love your paper, keep up the good work. Pat Stewart Kincardine
The Honourable Catherine McKenna, P.C., M.P. Minister of Environment and Climate Change House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1A 0A9 RE: Stop OPG's nuclear waste dump Dear Minister McKenna: I implore you and the prime minister of Can...
Okay, time for a road condition rant. I went to Kincardine last night (Friday, Feb. 12) from Tiverton, at 5 p.m. when it was still light out and the roads weren't that bad. This was a much-needed trip as I was going to Shoppers for medication. It was blowing snow but there were ...