A year ago, today, the Kincardine Record was launched as Kincardine's only locally-owned and locally-operated on-line news source. Thanks to the support of our great advertisers, faithful readers, family and friends, the Record has seen incredible growth in its first year, ...
To the Editor: The Christmas Knights food and toy drive is a huge community involvement charity event, spearheaded by Kincardine District Secondary School students. This year marks the 19th anniversary of the student-run program. Saturday, Dec. 12, from 9 a.m. to Noon, about 120 stu...
Dear Editor: RE: "Bruce Power signs agreement to refurbish Units 3-8 at Bruce Nuclear site" The news that Bruce Power has reached a deal with the provincial government on the refurbishment of six units, is welcomed by the Grey-Bruce Labour Council. The labou...
From Holland with sympathy, by Renske RE: "Alice Middelkamp dies at the age of 96" I am a daughter of Jan Bosch and Jantje Schoenmaker. Jan was Aunt Aaltje (Alice Middelkamp)'s eldest brother. I will try to write something in English because I think there is no o...
To the Editor: Given the recent media coverage on In-Car Cameras (ICCs), often referred to as “Dash Cams,” I want to clarify some of the misinformation that was conveyed in relation to the OPP. In 2004, the OPP installed approximately 80 cameras in fron...
To the Editor: RE: "Wind storm takes out hydro poles, causing power outages Friday morning" Happy to be in the hot sunny south, Liz. You keep the wind, rain, snow, etc., there! Ann Windsor Florida
Dear Liz: RE: "Community Foundation Grey Bruce hands out more than $215,000 in grants at Kincardine event" I so loved waking up and reading this article, while enjoying my morning coffee. It’s a fabulous read about a worthy and uplifting event - a ...
To the Editor: "Purple Grove Women's Institute holds Remembrance meeting" The Purple Grove Women's Institute is to be commended for the Remembrance meeting held in the Community Centre. Each member, at roll call, was asked how to keep Remembrance Day meaningful. ...
To the Editor: RE: 'Ripley teen has the guts to reach goal of becoming a pastry chef" Best wishes to the budding professional baker extraordinaire. May she follow her dreams and be very successful. Maybe, some day, we will see her creations on TV. ...
Dear Editor: October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Community Living of Kincardine and District acknowledges the growing number of businesses in our community that have hired individuals with disabilities, as well as those that are champions for inclusive employm...
To the Editor: The people of Huron-Bruce should be congratulated for engaging in the democratic process in unprecedented numbers in the Oct. 19 federal election. More than 72 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot in this riding. That voter turn-out of 57,888 is the highest ever ...
To the Editor: It has been a privilege for me to stand as the Liberal Party of Canada candidate in Huron-Bruce and I have to thank the thousands of people who supported me, a simply remarkable campaign team and my family. In the end, we did not achieve the result we wanted in Huron-...
Liz: RE: "Kincardine District Secondary School Class of 2015 has done some amazing things, says valedictorian" Thank you so much for the kind words about Josh. His graduation from KDSS was a very proud moment following a long and difficult journey. It was heartwarmin...
To the Editor: RE: "Huron Heights students get a taste of federal politics during all-candidates debate" Well done! All our primary and secondary students should be given the same opportunity to learn about the electoral process! Marjory Haywood London
To the Editor: RE: Natural gas pipeline for Kincardine and surrounding area All we ever hear is that there are to be great savings when we get natural gas to our homes. No one tells us the cost per household. Here are some of my questions regarding the cost per household: ...
To the Editor: On behalf of the Kincardine Community Singers, I am writing to thank everyone who supported our concert Sept.12. “An Evening with Antonio Vivaldi” was a first for Kincardine, and included extremely talented soloists – both vocal and instrumen...
To the Editor: RE: "Four strong federal election candidates for Huron-Bruce face off in Underwood" You are wrong to label Ben Lobb as a Progressive Conservative (PC). His party is certainly not Progressive. Regards R.E. (Bob) Greer Kitchener
To the Editor: The new Shoppers Drug Mart Canada Post outlet in Kincardine, unfortunately, is just another example of the continual deterioration of established Canadian/Ontario institutions that made our province the envy of the world. A drug store becoming a post office? What next...
Open letter to Kincardine council: RE: "Kincardine defers decision on giving Inverhuron water and sewer project second chance at funding" I’m writing you as a taxpayer, a permanent resident at Inverhuron and a concerned citizen. I was stunned listening to ...
To the Editor: I was extremely disappointed with Kincardine council at the Sept. 2 council meeting where it failed to proceed with an application for the Inverhuron water and sewer project. We need the sewers! For the past six years, the residents of Inverhuron have been making deci...