Dear Editor: I watched the Kincardine municipal candidates' debate. I would love to exercise my right to vote but, alas, I cannot as my anonymity will be compromised. The use of a PIN (Personal Identification Number) and Voter ID takes this away. The whole idea of v...
To the Editor: RE: “Four teens to compete for title of Tiverton Fall Fair ambassador” Congratulations to all the contestants in the Tiverton Fall Fair ambassador competition. I am especially happy to see two young men come forward. I hope they inspire other young men to...
To the Editor: RE: “Crowd gathers for ribbon-cutting at new Amberley General Store” I don’t know why all new gas stations have this design with gas pumps perpendicular to the road. Ever try to get a trailer in there? There is no place, between Forest and Port Elgi...
To the Editor: My 15-year-old daughter and I were out walking along the Kincardine Harbour and trails this afternoon (Saturday, Sept. 28). She loves taking pictures of both nature and obscurities we discover. Obviously, there was a lot of "tagging" in areas not seen by ...
With refurbishment and life-extension plans for the Bruce Power and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) nuclear reactors well under way, the two companies have focused on working together to achieve success. Both companies are on similar paths to success. Four OPG reactors at Darlington are...
To the Editor: RE: “A monument to muddled thinking, asks reader” This story gave an exceptional account in relation to Dr. Solomon Secord, a fine resident of Kincardine. I remember the home on Durham Street which he owned and occupied. Each time I passed by, I rememb...
Dear Liz: RE: “Dr. Solomon Secord monument to remain on Kincardine's main street” Thank you for your story on my request to Kincardine council regarding the Dr. Solomon Secord memorial. If possible, I’d like to respond to Paul Culliton’s letter to the edito...
To the Editor: RE: “Dr. Solomon Secord monument to remain on Kincardine's main street” I wish to commend the Municipality of Kincardine’s recent decision to leave the monument, commemorating Dr Solomon Secord’s life and contributions, in place. To me, it...
To the Editor: RE: “ Dr. Solomon Secord monument to remain on Kincardine's main street” Liz, I read your article on Dr. Solomon Secord and want to thank you for the coverage. Also, I want to thank the members of Kincardine council for their support of the monumen...
To the Editor: RE: “Dr. Solomon Secord monument to remain on Kincardine's main street” In 2013, I researched and published a series of articles for the 150th anniversary of Gettysburg, on the life of Dr. Solomon Secord and his experiences, which was published in &ldquo...
To the Editor: Back in November, Wayne was cleaning out eaves troughs for a client, when he had an accident, falling some six to eight feet off a ladder. Thank you very much to the lady who called the ambulance for him, and notified his wife, Joan, as well. Wayne had excell...
To the Editor: RE: “Dr. Solomon Secord monument to remain on Kincardine's main street” Thank goodness sanity reigns in Kincardine. If council had listened to the confused ex-American, we would be no better than the confused and ignorant masses in what us...
To the Editor: RE: “Canadian Armed Forces training south of Goderich” It is all very well to be told that noise levels will be “louder than usual,” but some of these blasts are so sudden and loud they have me jumping in fright, while shaking my home. Surely,...
To the Editor: As the new school year gets under way, the Bluewater District School Board would like to express its thanks and deepest appreciation to the United Way of Bruce Grey for its outstanding efforts in assisting local families through its annual Backpack Program. It is amaz...
To the Editor: The Monarch butterfly population has dramatically increased this year. Some human help, such as leaving milkweed for the larvae to feed on, setting up nurseries for them, and reducing the use of pesticides, may be part of the reason. Ideal weather conditions may al...
To the Editor: RE: “Reader has concerns about interim CEO of South Bruce Grey Health Centre” I read with interest the letter from Janice Smith regarding the new interim CEO of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre. I also questioned his connection with the South West LHIN pre...
To the Editor: RE: “Michael Barrett is interim CEO of South Bruce Grey Health Centre” I just want to share a few thoughts about the new interim chief executive officer (CEO) for the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Michael Barrett. Under Barrett, health planning and co-o...
To the Editor: RE: “A lot of road work disruption yet, says reader” I agree with Bill Peister. There has been a lot of disruption in Kincardine. With Broadway/Sutton Street closed, getting to the surrounding stores has been a challenge at times. With the road work...
To the Editor: RE: “Road construction in Kincardine progressing well, says public works director” I’ll agree the work is progressing, but you should take a drive on Shevchenko Blvd, keeping in mind that we’ve had these conditions since June 13. Work on...
A huge thank you to all the members of the Kincardine Reunion committee for all of their planning and effort to put together the 2018 Reunion. I had a wonderful time! Now, I’m going to throw on my accessibility hat and offer some thoughts on how we can make the 2028 Kincardine Re...