To the Editor: RE: “Resident wants beaches patrolled on holiday weekend” I agree with Shirley Wright. If we believe what the news says, there is a lot of money being made available to municipalities to cope with the extra demands of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. ...
To the editor: It looks as if the Aug. 1st long weekend is going to be another nice one! With the many, many COVID-19 (Coronavirus) violations I witnessed in my neighbourhood last weekend, including groups over 10, not social-distancing, not wearing masks in busy public outdoor spac...
I hope all our students, parents/guardians, staff, partners, families, and community members are having a wonderful summer, and finding time, wherever possible, for relaxation and renewal after a challenging school year. We have been very fortunate to enjoy some amazing weather, and I ...
To the Editor: As co-ordinators of the Kincardine Food Bank, we send heartfelt thanks to Bruce Power, Greenfield Global, Feed Ontario, the United Way of Bruce Grey, and the Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce, for their support during these difficult times. Also, thank you t...
To the Editor: Attention: Municipality of Kincardine and All Residents RE: Queen Street Promenade – closure of Queen Street, from Durham Market North to Lambton Street, on the weekends throughout the summer I totally understand the idea of the Queen Street Promenade, and we a...
To the Editor: We don’t know how many residents have ever had to use our emergency fire services, but we want to give a shout out to them – they are amazing! Unfortunately, we had an electrical house fire a few weeks ago. We have never experienced something as stre...
Thank you, Marlene Chornie. Your thorough letter relieved me of the tiresome burden of having to respond to that segment of our society that finds wearing a mask such an infringement on the ability to complete daily tasks. Your explanation allows me a short response. You are far mor...
To the Editor: It seems as if society has become more and more selfish with an attitude of “it’s all about me and what I want to do” – with little or no regard for others. Wearing a mask is a reasonable, prudent and responsible thing to do. It not only offers...
To the Editor: RE: “International visitor charged for failing to self-quarantine” Perhaps the solution to this, is stiffer fines, as well as immediate deportation for five years. That would stop this kind of blatant ignorance. Thanks to the watchdogs who keep an eye on ...
To the Editor: RE: “Mandatory face-mask order to coincide with provincial Stage 3 re-opening” Thank you to Melody Caissie of West Grey for her letter. I totally agree. The Grey Bruce Health Unit has almost no cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in this large area. We h...
To the Editor: RE: “Mask-wearing is a ridiculous mandate, says reader” Melodie, don’t wear your mask and stay home away from everyone else. That should do it for you. For the rest of us, we plan to protect ourselves and others and follow the recommendations of pub...
To the Editor: RE: “Mandatory face-mask order to coincide with provincial Stage 3 re-opening” There is no need to mandate mask-wearing in a community that has very few cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). If you read the label on the box of general masks, it specifically sa...
Retiring from a career doesn’t always mean you will stop working altogether. I came across a report prepared by André Bernard of Statistics Canada’s Analytical Studies Branch from data accumulated in the last Canadian census in 2016. One-in-five Canadians, aged 65 an...
Kaelyn Richards, a Grade 12 law student at Kincardine District Senior School, wrote the following case study about the death of George Floyd, which occurred in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 25. Her teacher, Amy Snobelen, recommended that she submit it for publication in the Kincardine Recor...
I am delighted and humbled to share this initial message as I step into the role of director of education for the Bluewater District School Board. I am truly thankful for this amazing opportunity, and I look forward to continuing to nurture and build relationships with our students, staff...
To the Editor: RE: “Neighbour concerned Connaught Park becoming a dump site” Unfortunately, Kincardine recreation director Karen Kieffer’s response to my concerns is just blowing smoke. The horticultural shed at Connaught Park is not the problem. What I suggested ...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine woman raises $4,000 in Walk to End ALS” Pam Janecek (Nini) is an amazing individual whom I met at the Waterloo Region ALS support meeting months ago. I was drawn to her sparkling, smiling face, her warm personality and wonderful sense of humo...
They say that memory loss is the second thing to happen as you get older. So, what's the first? Umm, I forgot! And actually, by the time you reach the end of this story, you may remember only a fraction of it. Not to worry, you're not alone. Experts say that mild&nbs...
To the Editor: RE: “Province accepting applications for Seniors Community Grant Program” Sunday, in the Kincardine Record, Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson was quoted as saying the health and safety of our seniors "remain a key priority for the government." ...
To the Editor: RE: “DGR for used nuclear fuel should not be sited near Great Lakes, says writer” I read with some agreement, the letter from Laura Cardinal about the DGR storage site. The agreement comes from the comment about the necessity of accurate scientific and engin...