The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has been talking about safety - now more than ever, since there are people out there voicing their concerns about the proposed DGR (Deep Geologic Repository) for used nuclear fuel in South Bruce. Despite the NWMO recently trying to placa...
It is with a whirlwind of mixed emotions that I share this year-end message with our students, staff, families, and communities. In addition to my usual sentiments brought on by the completion of the school year, there is a profound sense of finality for me as I bid farewell with my la...
To the Editor: RE: “Downtown Kincardine a pedestrian-only zone, on the weekends this summer” Parking on Queen Street, Kincardine, is an urban legend. The spaces are filled by the employees of the virtual offices. I work downtown on a daily basis and I have no idea wh...
Welcome back! To date, there has not yet been a randomized, controlled trial of home hospital care, yet the complexities of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) have challenged every senior-assisted residence in the world. To date, staff members have done an exceptional job of keeping their clien...
To the Editor: RE: Proposed DGR for long-term storage of used nuclear fuel I feel that in 100 years or so, no one knows if the storage units will rot. It is way too close to a major fresh water supply. I know it would be costly but for the sake of generations to come, blas...
To the Editor: Like many people, I, too, am deeply concerned about the long-term management of nuclear waste. In Ontario, we have been making most of our electricity from nuclear power for decades, and plan to continue to do so for decades more to come. Our nuclear fuel waste is cur...
“Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common. Celebrate it every day.” – Author Unknown It’s been a little more than four months since the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak dramatically changed the way we all live our lives – in our homes, at work ...
To the Editor: RE: “Reader upset with actions of cavalier youth during global pandemic” I would like to address the letter to the editor published June 9, entitled “Reader upset with actions of cavalier youth during global pandemic.” I am 28 years old. I am ...
To the Editor: I recently posted a comment on Facebook that I was disturbed by the fact that so few people in our stores are wearing masks, when there are clearly a lot more people in Kincardine than there were a few weeks ago. Not only that, but in a recent foray to the store, two ...
To the Editor: RE: “Reader wonders if Kincardine is returning to the Middle Ages” As much as we would like to have the beaches open, I am concerned that by encouraging visitors from the bigger centres, we may be inviting new cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) to our area. ...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine should realize visitors need washrooms, says reader” I strongly agree with the author of the letter. But it’s not just a Kincardine problem. I had to unexpectedly drive a relative to Walkerton hospital, Friday, for some urgent imagin...
To the Editor: RE: “Reader wonders if Kincardine is returning to the Middle Ages” As a delivery driver who frequented Kincardine for years, I always wondered why the modern, spacious and clean restrooms behind the Kincardine Arts Centre were closed in the winter. I found t...
To the Editor: Finding an open washroom in Kincardine, or anywhere in the country, is about as easy as finding a drink of water in the Sahara Desert. Which raises a question – why did Kincardine council open the beaches, basically inviting the Toronto crowd to town? Where d...
Welcome back! Is it possible for a disease to become well-known because of celebrities? My initial answer is no, but Mohammad Ali and Michael J. Fox have certainly raised North America’s knowledge of Parkinson Disease. WebMD.com has excellent resources for anyone wishing t...
To the Editor: You would think by observing vehicular traffic on the streets of the Municipality of Kincardine that most motorists assume the maximum permissible speed is 50 km/h. Well, they would be WRONG! The municipality has a bylaw, No. 2009-006 Traffic and Parking Bylaw Pa...
To the Editor: Forty years ago Canada’s labour movement warned of the dangers of unfettered corporate power and political influence. Along with partners in social responsibility, including the Council of Canadians and progressive politicians, the labour movement mobilized agai...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine councillor calls for beach-closure order to be rescinded” Thank you for your coverage of Kincardine council meetings. I was relieved to read councillor Laura Haight's motion which strives to both re-open Kincardine beaches and boa...
The most important story I hope lives on in the consciousness of our society after this pandemic is over, and in terms of our attitudes toward one another, is the value of front-line/essential workers. The degree of professionalism that our local staff - at grocery stores, pharmacies, ...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine councillor calls for beach-closure order to be rescinded” I'd like to make the following comments about the recent council meeting as follows. Firstly, I'd like to commend councillor Bill Stewart for the heads-up that the meeting w...
Welcome back! This is Part 2 about the brain as it relates to seniors' health. Brain health is today’s hottest health topic. While research gives us more and more answers about what we can do to safeguard our brain health and significantly lower our risk for diseases, such...