To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine councillor adds further points about courage and the recognition of women” I appreciate councillor Mike Hinchberger’s recent response to my letter regarding the destruction of the Dr. Solomon Secord monument in Kincardine. While he note...
To the Editor: I’m a knitter, and I love exploring how multiple strands of varying colours and thicknesses can either create works of art or crazy messes which need a “do-over.” The same goes for the projects that I enjoy being part of – sometimes, they overl...
Re: “Tale of Betrayal or Courage - daughter of Great Barrington made history that nearly was forgotten” I have read with interest the latest installment in a series of letters to the editor from Mr. David Secord, regarding the permanent removal of the second Secord Mon...
To the Editor: As we celebrated Canada Day, honouring freedom, and independence, it is worth asking what — and who — we choose to remember, and whether we have the courage to protect the history we inherit. That is why I commend the people of Great Barrington, Massachuse...
To the Editor: Kincardine council must adhere to the 19th Century proverb: Happy is the country with no history. Mayor Kenneth Craig spoke eloquently at the Canada Day ceremony at the flagpole, mentioning, “We stand here on the shoulders of our ancestors …” And then...
Are you age 55 or older and need to get moving more? If you are, consider joining the VON SMART program. This free program is for people who want to keep moving and can’t benefit from a traditional exercise program due to health issues, mobility restrictions, or chronic health co...
Last month, the Ontario government released its long-term vision of what the province’s energy future will look like, and it was positive news for the Clean Energy Frontier region of Bruce, Grey, and Huron counties and the area’s Indigenous communities. The government and t...
To the Editor: Hey Kincardine, Happy Canada Day! We love you! XOX Go, Canada! Slainte Mhath! Keith and Lola Davidson The Kemble Shore (Boonies North)
The new high school in Kincardine should be built on the activity field at the present location of Kincardine District Senior School, for the following reasons: The property is owned by the Bluewater District School Board. There is an activity field at the Davidson Centre. ...
To the Editor: Ontario premier Doug Ford doesn’t have much good to say about United States (U.S.) president Donald Trump. That’s funny, because Ford seems to emulate Trump in many ways. Trump rages against any judge who makes a judgement the president doesn’t like....
An open letter to Huron-Bruce MP Ben Lobb: We are alarmed and angered that the federal Conservatives are supporting the Liberal government’s plans to bulldoze through Bill C-5, an undemocratic bill that bypasses environmental protections, ignores Indigenous rights and overrides l...
With hockey season just wound up, it’s time for “Bruce County Memories” to recall a local hockey hero, Cyclone Taylor. To present this story, “Cyclone Taylor, the Tara tornado,” we have a guest author, Sylvia Hasbury. Her look back at our own Sta...
Kincardine, known for its scenic lakefront and summer tourism, is quietly facing a deepening emergency — one that is pushing long-time residents, working families, and seniors to the edge. In 2025, the average price of a home in Kincardine hovers around $530,000, with rents soari...
To the Editor: RE: “Parking changes at Station Beach in Kincardine” As a local community member and someone who regularly uses Station Beach in Kincardine, I would like to publicly share my concern with the recent parking changes that restrict public beach and volleyball c...
To the Editor: We ask this question, with respect: are you tired, yet, of having the rule of law, your rights and all environmental protections for your community, stripped away by the current provincial government? Bulldozer Doug just rammed through two highly-undemocratic, harmful...
To the Editor: RE: “Petition calls for community vote on location of affordable housing proposal in Kincardine” In theory, affordable, supportive housing sounds fantastic. Supportive housing is designed so that people can live successfully and live safely, whether this ...
Learning something new, or finding a new hobby, can be good for your brain and general self wellness. If you’re lucky, it can also be good for your stomach. So it was, when I discovered how to make sourdough from my older and, I should add, wiser sister, Susan Oxley in Prince Edw...
It is with profound sorrow that we mourn the loss of four of our students and a beloved teacher at Walkerton District Community School. This tragedy has deeply affected our school community, leaving us heartbroken and searching for ways to heal. The grief felt by our students and staff...
To the Editor: As we look around our communities today, we cannot ignore the rising tide of challenges that echo — and in some ways surpass — the hardships we endured during the COVID-19 pandemic. The economic instability brought on by inflation through 2023 and 2024 has...
The tradition of helping a neighbour started early in Bruce County. Our pioneer ancestors had no more than a humble log shanty but would throw open the door for any traveller and share their meagre fare, be it only a lowly potato. The depth of this generosity was often noted by Norm...