To the Editor: RE: “Scotiabank in Kincardine set to close next July” I write to express my deep concern about Scotiabank's recent decision to close its branch in Kincardine, a small but vibrant community that has long been a loyal supporter of the bank. This move, d...
Each Remembrance Day, Nov. 11, we hear the familiar words, “Lest We Forget.” It’s been said that we’re at risk of forgetting what’s most important. I ask then, what exactly must we never forget? Indisputably, we can’t forget the devastation of war, f...
Ontario energy minister Todd Smith once again visited the Bruce Power site to help celebrate our employees’ accomplishment in returning a renewed Unit 6 to the Ontario electricity grid, following its Major Component Replacement (MCR) outage. While safely and successfully returnin...
To the Editor: The Paddy Walker Heritage Society is grateful for the generous donations received, as it continues to maintain the historic Walker House building and be caretakers of local artifacts and treasures. In 2020, the society took on an enormous task to restore the exterior ...
To the Editor: RE: “New Kincardine doctor to take over current physician’s practice in February” Overall, Kincardine gains one full-time ER doctor and the number of family doctors remains the same. Dr. Owen Montpellier may be able to devote more hours to his ...
When it comes to exploring Ontario or your town this fall, why not do it by bicycle? I’m an avid cycler. If you’re looking for some physical activity to do that provides you with an excellent work-out routine, gets you outside in the fresh air and does wonders for your ment...
People who play sports or are physically active are familiar with sprains (a stretched or torn ligament) and strains (a stretched or torn muscle or tendon). Both cause swelling and inflammation. Sprains can give you bruises. Strains may trigger muscle spasms. Use the RICE method for ea...
The outbreak of the First World War resulted in a surge of patriotism. The army had no trouble finding recruits in Bruce County. By March, 1916, 1,156 men had signed up and the 160th Bruce Battalion was rated as "over-strength." June 3, 1916, the entire battalion marched from...
If you’ve been thinking about getting into better physical shape or maintaining your current fitness level, it may be time to join a gym or fitness group. It is essential to investigate what fitness facilities or groups are out there that you could join, such as a gym, yoga or da...
It sounds strange, but you may not always know that you have blood in your urine. Sometimes, there’s so little that it only shows up under a microscope when your doctor is testing you for something else. When you can see it, it can be alarming. But most of the time, the causes ar...
Family legends provide us with a feeling of knowing our forebears while they encourage discussion and continuing research. Here are some tales about our Farrell ancestors. The Beginning: The Farrell legends tell us that James Farrell and Catherine Tansy, who was to become his wife, wer...
So you’re thinking about becoming more physically active, but don’t know where to start. Or you’re thinking about joining a gym but worried you cannot make the changes you want to see. When we start to think about living a healthier lifestyle that includes becoming mo...
Every restaurant must have regular health inspections to stay in business. But even if one gets a passing grade, chances are you're going to encounter a few unhealthy germs there. Some are more likely than others, so it's a good idea to know where to watch for them and how you mig...
To the Editor: Over the course of nearly 10 months of rallies, letters and phone calls, citizens throughout Ontario spoke loudly and clearly against the provincial government’s use of protected Greenbelt lands for housing development. I’m happy our collective voices were...
One day, 10,000 years ago, hunters crouched behind boulders in the middle of Lake Huron, as a long line of caribou approached on their spring migration across the lake … the hunters’ winter famine would soon be over. How was it possible to hunt caribou in mid-lake? Univers...
To the Editor: I attended the "in-person workshop" hosted by the Municipality of Kincardine and McQueen Galloway Associates (MGA), Sept. 20, for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. It was a cluster-jam. The following are my observations. After identifying that the munici...
In my last column, I talked about how those of us over the age of 60 may be prone to physical limitations if we are not active. It’s true that if you don’t use it, you will lose it. If you’re older and have some limitations, it’s importa...
"What are the causes of mental confusion in the elderly?" "Tumours in the head?" "Early symptoms of Alzheimer Disease?" The three most common causes: Uncontrolled diabetes Urinary infection Dehydration It may sound like a joke bu...
To the Editor: RE: “Ontario provides funding for police to protect communities against gun and gang violence” I see Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson is giving money to the OPP in Kincardine, Huron County and Goderich to expand video surveillance programs to protect us from gu...
S.S. No. 2, the White School, located on Concession 12, Huron Township, was attended by many members of the Farrell family. The first school on this concession had been built on the lot across the road in about 1857. The number S.S. No. 2 suggests that it was the second school organize...