This is an historic time in the Bluewater District School Board as we adjust to an entirely new reality. You may have heard reported in the media that the provincial government has extended Ontario’s state of emergency, and that public schools will not be re-opening May 4 as previou...
The following is a letter of appreciation from Grey Bruce medical officer of health Dr. Ian Arra to the staff at seniors' homes in the region. Dear staff of nursing homes, homes for the aged, and retirement homes: I am taking this time to express the gratitude I feel for the wor...
The consequences of Coronavirus (COVID-19) have many of us glued to the news, concerned for loved ones, and adapting our lives to deal with the changes the pandemic is having on our homes, schools, workplaces, and relationships. Though it is very tough, there are many in our country an...
To the Editor: This is addressed to the cottagers in Bruce-Grey. What is it you do not understand about the REQUEST from the Ontario government to remain at home and do not go to your cottages this weekend? We do not have the health resources in cottage country that you, in the c...
Dear friends: I don’t usually share this kind of concern with you. But these are desperate times. Our box office has sold a total of 19 tickets since the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit. That means our cash flow is basically zero, and our entire 2020 season is in jeopardy....
Welcome back! As we stay at home and wash our hands in light of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, here's a reminder of the importance of taking care of our hearts. Many people think that you need to do vigorous cardiovascular exercise to work up a sweat and get your pulse rac...
To the Editor: Thank you for doing such a wonderful job keeping us updated about COVID-19 (Coronavirus). It's the first thing I do every morning with a coffee. Keep it up, Liz! Thank You Ruth Woods Kincardine To the Editor: Just wanted to show my appreciati...
To the Editor: RE: “County, Kincardine premature in declaring state of emergency, says councillor” This is in response to a letter to the editor by Bill Stewart, a Kincardine municipal councillor. I believe that the municipality was being proactive in declaring a state ...
To the Editor: Bruce County and the Municipality of Kincardine were premature in declaring a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The Grey-Bruce Health Unit was not recommending this declaration at that particular time. The message of 14-day self...
If you've been social-distancing and self-isolating, staying home and washing your hands, good for you! You will help contain the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). However, if you're an employee of an essential service and have to be out there in this crazy world, you will agre...
In many ways the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic can leave people with a feeling of being powerless against an invisible enemy. In these difficult times, we must all work to stay focused on what we can and are doing. We aren’t powerless. Across the country, Canadians of all ...
Humans are social beings but that's the very thing that is going to make you sick or kill you, thanks to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the new sickness on the street. Go ahead and stare me down if you think that's a little melodramatic, but it's true. If you are a non-essentia...
Welcome back! Hearing loss is the third most common chronic condition among seniors, affecting more than 48-million people in the United States. Yet more than 85 per cent of people who could benefit from using a hearing aid do not actually use one, often because of cost or lack of acce...
To the Editor: RE: “Trillium Court residents serenaded from outside” In this time of uncertainty and fear, it was so very refreshing to see humanity at its best. Music is something we can all relate to and can give us a sense of comfort. I thoroughly enjoyed thi...
To the editor: I am very proud of the job that our health care workers are doing for Kincardine and the surrounding communities Keep up the brave work. We fully support your efforts. Bill Stewart Councillor Municipality of Kincardine
It is hard to fathom that the so-called ‘blizzard’ of 2020 was only a few short weeks ago. Snowbanks are quickly receding, while bird populations and wildlife are appearing more frequently in anticipation of the onset of spring in Bruce and Grey counties. This year’s ...
To the Editor: RE: “Readers glad of measures taken in wake of COVID-19; question unfounded panic” Like Jennifer (Brown) wrote, I had also received word that there was one confirmed case of COVID-19 in Kincardine, and another suspected case in ICU, on Friday. It came fro...
To the Editor: RE: “Municipalities cancel programs, close buildings due to Coronavirus concerns” What an excellent, informative document; thank you for making that public. Obviously, our area leaders have been working hard to pull these emergency measures together &ndas...
Welcome back! Headache? Muscle cramps? Grab some water! Dehydration can be especially dangerous for senior health—don’t let it happen to you. I know all these symptoms but still don’t drink as much water as I should. I know I am not alone. Have you ever felt hea...
To the Editor: RE: “Local dairy farmer, Jan Prehn, dies at the age of 55” I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Jan. I was an employee of Prehnbrook dairy farm many years ago. I went into milking without knowing a single thing about it. I had the best teachers between Ja...