To the Editor: RE: “Grey-Bruce Freedom Fighters draw crowd to Victoria Park, Kincardine” I was very disappointed to see the three or four dozen people at the so-called “huge” crowd of Freedom Fighters in Kincardine. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not g...
To the Editor: A recent freedom rally in Kincardine, resulting discussions in the form of letters to the editor, and reports of local infections, have caught my attention recently. After publicly warning of this pandemic six weeks ahead of the World Health Organization (WHO), I have...
I just received this from a life-long friend of mine, and it touched me greatly. It made me pause and reflect upon all the good fortunes that have come my way. My life has been filled with love, family, travel, a rewarding career, and numerous friends who brightened my path. You kno...
To the Editor: I was born and raised in Kincardine and have lived my entire adult life here. In my humble opinion, there is no better place to call home – I love Kincardine. We truly are a community where ‘You’re a stranger only once’. Living in the core a...
To the Editor: RE: “Grey-Bruce Freedom Fighters draw crowd to Victoria Park, Kincardine” The Freedom Rally in Kincardine, Sunday, Oct. 17, was just that. Revelling in the memory of those fallen who fought for our freedoms and against tyrannical governments. We weren't ...
To the Editor: “Willing to Listen” is a grassroots, volunteer organization of South Bruce residents who are open to the possibility of building a Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for Canada's spent nuclear fuel, in South Bruce. A vocal group of opponents is beginning...
To the Editor: RE: “Mixed response to Freedom Rally in Kincardine” We want to respond to Sarah Pelton’s letter to the editor of Oct. 19. We want to acknowledge her anger and the underlying fear that fuels it. We all have been bombarded with unreasonable fear-monge...
To the Editor: RE: “Grey-Bruce Freedom Fighters draw crowd to Victoria Park, Kincardine” I read with interest the story on the anti-vaccination rally in Victoria Park, Kincardine. Much mention by the proponents of anti-vaccination, was that our freedoms and rights were bei...
To the Editor: RE: “Gap in holiday transit service is unacceptable, says KASAAC chairman” The lack of wheelchair-accessible service on weekends and holidays discriminates against people who cannot safely get in and ride in regular vehicles. Several years ago, my father ...
To the Editor: RE: “Gap in holiday transit service is unacceptable, says KASAAC chairman” I have to agree with the concerns about lack of service through Saugeen Mobility (SMART). I work for a retirement home and every winter, we go to Owen Sound for dinner and then a d...
To the Editor: I am the acting chairman of the Kincardine Area Seniors Advisory Action Committee (KASAAC). We are a group of like-minded locals who are working together to improve the quality of life for all of our residents, not only seniors. Recently, we conducted a transportation...
To the Editor: RE: “Mixed response to Freedom Rally in Kincardine” I, too, would like to double-down on the well-written letter by Sarah Pelton. Let’s look at Exhibit A: Japan. You may recall from the recent Olympics, that Japan was struggling with COVID-19 case...
To the Editor: This letter is regarding the Municipality of Kincardine’s discussion at Monday’s council meeting on the future development of Dunsmoor Park, Macpherson Park and the Bluewater Trailer Park, our community and tourist destinations. Sorry, a bit long. A little...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine painter showcases work for first time at Victoria Park Gallery” Congratulations to local artist, Gerard Lepine. It is wonderful for an artist from this area to enjoy a showing in Kincardine. Hopefully, more artists will step forward to sho...
To the Editor: RE: “Mixed response to Freedom Rally in Kincardine” Well said, Sarah (Pelton), well said. I’m pretty sure the rally attendees won’t read it. They don’t seem to care about anything much these days, other than the fierce protection of thei...
I can see clearly now! Oops, no I can’t. My articles have, so far, been general in nature so readers can glean knowledge of things that affect seniors. This article jumps right into a huge dilemma that is affecting all seniors and children in Ontario. I try to lay no blame, ye...
To the Editor: RE: “Grey-Bruce Freedom Fighters draw crowd to Victoria Park, Kincardine” I won’t be supporting any business that displays these signs! I want to know when I enter a business that it is safe! Rhetha Roy Kincardine To the Editor: So...
Annually, the International Day of the Girl Child is observed Oct. 11. In Canada, we are strong advocates of respect for diversity and encouraging girls to reach their full potential. According to United Nations (U.N.), “It is an inequity and exclusion gap across geographies a...
To the Editor: The following is an open letter to Kincardine council regarding the proposed Heritage Conservation designation. Regarding the over-reaching, extremely overbearing proposal to mandate a designation of Heritage Conservation District, we support the many individuals who ...
YUCK! We spend a third of our life in bed. Therefore, clean bed linens should be one of our must-do chores. But is it really? Think of the drool, sweat, dandruff, and other “stuff” you leave between the sheets. Ideally, you ought to launder them weekly, or at least...