To the Editor: RE: “Tiverton news, March 15” I had reported that there were many coyotes spotted on the lake in Inverhuron and to be careful. This was not an open invitation for people with guns, some of whom don't even live here, to come down and hunt them. T...
Welcome back. Ageism (Part 2 of 3) If this is your first reading, then please refer back to my previous submission on Ageism (Part 1) It is under the Editorials page. I stated last time that I was hoping to raise awareness of the prevalence of Ageism in Canada today. I also st...
To the Editor: Could a one-year-old boy change the world - even if he never grew up? With the support of the Grey-Bruce community, I believe he can. My name is Jacqui Hillerby. I would like to tell you about how my son’s short life could make a long-term difference, and a...
Welcome back. Ageism (Part 1 of 3) I have recently come across this word and I continue to struggle with it. By definition, it is discrimination against older adults because they are older. Ageism happens when you make up your mind about what a group of people is like because of its...
To the Editor: RE: “Joyce Van Dam credits being active as the secret for reaching the age of 100” Thanks for the story about Joyce Van Dam turning 100. I was so excited to read this article since I was unable to attend the celebration! The story is so well-writ...
Dear Editor: When I talk to people in Huron-Bruce about health care, I hear complaints about a lack of services, wait times, or parents struggling to navigate through a fractured mental-health system for their children. The average wait time to access a bed in a long-term care home ...
Welcome back. Let’s take a look at nutrition. There’s no question about it: Our bodies change as we age. In turn, seniors have very different nutritional needs than teenagers, children, and even middle-aged adults. Age-related changes can affect how your body p...
When the calendar hits March 7, it will mark 300 days until the start of Bruce Power’s Unit 6 Major Component Replacement (MCR) project. While a lot of work and planning remains before the MCR begins in January, 2020, we are confident we’re on the right path, and we remain ...
Welcome back. Let’s talk about a to-do list, not the daily reminder kind, but instead a very important process we should all go through. The earlier, the better! Too many of my friends have not thought ahead and may leave their loved ones scrambling around to find details i...
Well, you knew it was going to happen. Put together a relatively new Kincardine council, add a three-day snowstorm, and of course, have the north end of the B-line (Bruce County Road 23) closed due to blowing and drifting snow. It's the perfect storm to, yet again, one more time...
Welcome back. Last article, we were talking about Senior Safety. Remember, this is a FAD (Find And Dust) exercise since most of these ideas should be in place already. Checklists: Outside Inside Stairs Fire and Hazardous Materials Bathroom Kitchen Bedroom ...
Welcome back. How did your surfing of www.southwesthealthline.ca go? Many of the topics found on that superb web page will be revisited in more detail later. Let’s talk today about safe living. Another tremendous web page that I will refer to often in coming articles is: Go...
To the Editor: RE: “Blowing, drifting snow causes closure of Highway 21 again” From Rainbow Resort, Frostproof Florida. I don't miss those snowstorms. The picture of the man running the snowblower and clearing the driveway, is my grandson, Brandon Lang, on Kennar...
Welcome back. As promised in my initial article, I would like to share a powerful resource, cite some others to explore, and discuss the difficult task of downsizing. The source I recommended you perusing was www.southwesthealthline.ca. This home page mirrors seven other sites: nort...
To the Editor: RE: “Award-winning author explains how to practise happiness habits” Wonderful article, Liz. So much information and so well written. The photos were great also. I now have notes I can quote from. Thanks, Lucille Fischer Kincardine
Welcome to “Seniors Matter(s),” a new column to dispense/receive information on a plethora of topics affecting the elderly through workshops, etc. The column will appear every other Wednesday. The statement, “Getting old isn’t for the feint of heart,” ring...
To the Editor: RE: "Dr. Larissa Kasianik will be missed, says reader" Dr. Larissa Kasianik was my doctor when I lived in Kincardine. She was one of the best I have ever had. Best of luck to her in the future. Bruce Barker Guelph
To the Editor: I wanted to let your readers know that the February play by the Kincardine Theatre Guild is “Ethan Claymore” by Norm Foster. Tickets are on an Early Bird Sale until Jan. 15, which is fast-approaching. Early Bird tickets can be purchased for $15 (regular...
To the Editor: RE: “New doctor to take over Kasianik's Kincardine practice in May” This makes me feel so sad. Dr. Larissa Kasianik is the best doctor I have ever had. She is very thorough and takes such good care of her patients. She will be missed. Marilyn...
To the Editor: RE: “Reader offers solution to overnight parking problem” I have another option to possibly solve this issue - allow overnight parking in the municipal parking lots. During the winter months, all vehicles must be removed by 7 a.m. to allow snow removal. M...