To the Editor: RE: "Ceilidh Shaw brings awareness of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome to KDSS" Good to see awareness of EDS being raised. Those who suffer from it learn to live with limitations, such as not being involved in contact sports, painful bruising, etc. Pain management...
To the Editor: Okay, Kincardine sports fans, here is a trivia question for you. Who in the last half century was the best all-round athlete in Kincardine? Got you thinking, haven't I? I have to declare right off the bat (pun intended) that my pick was my hea...
To the Editor: RE: "Ontario Court of Appeal declines to hear wind appeal; farm families disappointed" The Queen – as in Elizabeth – could object to the wind turbines and it would make no difference. The cards are stacked against the public. Those who are...
To the Editor: RE: "Construction fence damaged at site of Kincardine Lions Splash Pad" What needs to happen in situations like this, is that whoever is doing the vandalizing must be caught and then made to pay for all the damage. But more importantly, they should be made ...
To the Editor: RE: "Local MPPs fight to keep Restorative Care Unit open in Chesley" As is usual, the provincial government is being penny wise and pound foolish. The cost of the Restorative Care Unit in Chesley is a drop-in-the-bucket in the big picture of the bud...
To the Editor: RE: "Trillium Court in Kincardine encourages pet-friendly atmosphere" It is so great to see a facility that is welcoming of pets. They are a valued family member and bring so much happiness to their owners and friends. It helps the transition from ...
To the Editor: RE: "Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band attends ceremony at Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery" I’m sure the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band and the Legion Colour Party did an admirable job. Kudos to all of them! What an honour to be invited to partici...
To the Editor: RE: "Kincardine done with Eastlink over sale of Bruce Telecom" Is this subject really dead and buried? Or is it going to reappear from time-to-time like in the movie, "Groundhog Day"? Mary Allen Tiverton
To the Editor: After the announcement about the sale of Hydro One, I decided we need to stand together to influence change, so I started a petition against it with Change.org. Right now, there are more than 31,000 signatures. As an influential leader in community news,...
Skyrocketing energy rates, new taxes, and crushing red tape have become the norm in Ontario. When I was first elected MPP for Huron-Bruce, I set out to stand up for the taxpayers of this province. Over the past two terms, I have seen time and time again the fiscal mismanagement and har...
To the Editor: RE: "Milne maintains disconnection is last resort at Westario Power" Maybe if the rates were not so outrageous, there would be fewer disconnect notices. Sir Adam Beck must be rolling in his grave to see where his dream has gone. Mary ...
To the Editor: RE: "Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band travelling to Netherlands in May" The following is a letter addressed to the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band from the welcoming committee in the Netherlands. Hello, all of you. We're looking forward to welcoming you i...
To the Editor: RE: "Bradley closes shop after 41 years in downtown Kincardine" Kevin gave our oldest son his first hair cut. Matthew is now almost 37 years old. Enjoy the coming years, Kevin. Wow, how time passes. Mary Allen Tiverton ...
To the Editor: RE: "Long-time waitress in Kincardine celebrates her 70th birthday" Just here to wish Marg Morton a very Happy 70th Birthday! Nice there was a party for her - she is one great waitress, I have known her for many years. Always a smile, and able to chat, p...
To the Editor: This letter was written for World Water Day (March 22). Canada: Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is seeking permission to bury radioactive nuclear waste in a Deep Geologic Repository (DGR) right beside Lake Huron, part of the Great Lakes Basin. The Great Lakes pro...
To the Editor: This photo was taken in my back garden this morning (March 20) in Bedfordshire, England. The whole eclipse experience was awesome - as it got darker, with the birds all confused and the blackbirds shouting bedtime from the conifers. It also got ...
To the Editor: I recently had the misfortune of having to go to the emergency department at the Kincardine hospital. Having lived in this town for more than 30 years, I can count on one hand the number of times my husband and I have required the services of the emergency depart...
To the Editor: RE: "Kincardine council hammers out 2015 budget with 7.08% tax-rate increase" Municipalities and public servants should be limited by law to the same increases that pensioners receive. That is the only income that my husband and I have. WSIB increased...
Hi Liz: RE: "Romantic wartime wedding leads to 70 years together for Arthur and Norine Turland" I wanted to acknowledge the wonderful story that you printed in the Kincardine Record, Feb. 22. The photos you took on the day of the event have been enjoyed by many ...
Chaps, I have been to Kincardine 14 times over the years, visiting my Uncle Arthur Turland and his family which you featured recently on the event of their 70th wedding anniversary. Just wanted to say thanks for such a good article and also how much I am enjoying your videos on-line...