To the Editor: The Ripley and Area Christmas Hamper committee thanks all the businesses, organizations, Community Well-being Program and individuals for their generous donations to the Christmas Hamper Program 2018. Your support is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Ellen Lowry Ri...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine woman gives foster dog a forever home” Hi my name is Kelly McNichol and I'm the president of Long Dog Rescue. In August, “Grace” was brought to us with separation anxiety disorder. Because of her age and disorder, we knew i...
To the Editor: RE: “Overnight parking in municipal lots causes problems for clearing snow, says Weishar” I feel for those who think they are being responsible by not driving home after a few drinks, but I must question this thinking. If you are truly responsible, you would...
To the Editor: On behalf of the Kincardine Food Bank and the people we serve, a heartfelt thank you to the community for the donations of food collected over the Christmas season. Also for the generous monetary donations that are used to buy food when our supplies run low. These don...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine Record marks four years in business” Hi Liz: What a wonderful, informative newspaper you write! Love it! Can read it anytime, quietly, and very up-to-date! I appreciate the work that goes in to your brain child! Thank you very much, ...
To the Editor: On the morning of Sunday, June 2, 2019, residents from Grey and Bruce counties will be participating in the Gutsy Walk for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada at Walkerton District Community School. Funds raised go toward research and educational programming, as well as ...
To the Editor: RE: “KDSS Christmas Knights deliver the goods to help Kincardine hamper program” The Kincardine District Secondary School Christmas Knights committee is sending out a big thank you to everyone who volunteered for, and donated toward, our annual food and toy ...
To the Editor: WE NEED YOU! The Kincardine Scottish Festival and Highland Games is turning 20 next year! As we approach this momentous anniversary, we are looking to you, the community members of Kincardine, because we are in immediate need of your help to achieve that milestone. ...
To the Editor: Today (Friday, Nov. 16), I coached my final basketball game as a Knight. The Kincardine District Secondary School junior girls played hard and I couldn’t be more proud of them. My thanks to all the parents, athletes and community partners for all the support ...
Winter can be a challenge for anyone, but for people living with a disability, it can be extra difficult. There are so many barriers to plan for and obstacles to overcome. If you live on your own, the first item on your check-list is to hire someone to keep your driveway and walkway cl...
To the Editor: RE: “On-line petition urges MTO, Bruce County to fix dangerous intersection” While I'm sure the corner of the 4th and Highway 21 is dangerous, there are many dangerous intersections where a traffic light should be considered. I can vouch for the volum...
To the Editor: I have started an on-line petition to send to the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO), the County of Bruce, and our local MPPs, bringing attention to the increasing number of accidents and close calls at Bruce County Road 20 and Highway 21 in the Municipality of Kin...
To the Editor: RE: “Parents upset with plan to move Grades 7 and 8 students to KDSS next fall” It may only take up to five years from approval to completion for a new school but try getting that approval in less than 10 years. If the students who go to high school in Wa...
To the Editor: RE: “Reader upset Thompson has turned into 'Ford-Light'” The provincial Progressive Conservatives (PCs) are anything but regressive. They are talking to more people and doing more research than the Liberals ever did, and taking their time to get e...
To the Editor: RE: “Electronic voting okayed by one voter; another says it's for younger people” I was so pleased to read Bob Johnson’s note, suggesting that alternate election methods, particularly on-line voting, are designed for younger people. This makes m...
To the Editor: RE: “Huron-Bruce MPP highlights government's achievements in first 100 days” Second thoughts on my ballot in the provincial election! If I had known what a stance Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson wasn't going to take after the election, my ballot may...
To the Editor: RE: “Huron-Bruce MPP highlights government's achievements in first 100 days” Adversarial politics is no way to accomplish what is needed in Ontario. 1: Consultation on NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement). Maybe, but a player? NO. A hollow acco...
To the Editor: RE: “More readers have concerns about electronic voting system” I have spoken with Kincardine clerk Donna MacDougall about the Internet method of voting in the municipal election. As it turns out, the website was smarter than I gave it credit for. ...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine resident still objects to electronic-only voting system” I don't really share Sandra Benbow's concerns and tried to vote on the Internet this afternoon. I was able to vote for my choice of mayor but no other positions. I was given ...
To the Editor: The following is a response to John McPhee, communications specialist for Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson's office. He had referred the voter to a news release the Municipality of Kincardine posted in response to concerns about privacy and the Oct. 22 municipal electio...