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...
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...