To the Editor: RE: "Engineer presents realignment plan for Bruce County Road 1 through Lucknow" I hope at the time of the alignment that they put in a proper set of street lights to control traffic or it will be no better. People have to wait too long for traffic to stop ...
To the Editor: RE: "Gifted artist and writer, Althea Devitt of Tiverton, dies at the age of 97" Mrs. Devitt was my public school teacher and a wonderful lady who took me under her wing. We were both interested in art, and attended the same night class in oil painting at Ripl...
To the Editor: RE: "Winter slams Kincardine area again, causing road closures" You’re a trooper, Liz, to be out there recording that stuff. Being a native, I know exactly where you were standing. Horrible weather! Now I understand the red line that sh...
The world would be a much better place if everyone had to spend at least a year or two working in retail. It could be at a grocery store, fashion outlet, restaurant, fast-food place, any establishment that deals with customers. Because not only is it a great experience and you learn ne...
A new year for many of us means new opportunities to achieve our goals or get a fresh start, but for the provincial Liberal government, it means new opportunities to dip into Ontarians' pockets. While many of us are making plans to spend New Year's with loved ones, revelling in...
To the Editor: RE: "Kincardine Record celebrates two years in business" Congratulations on your second year, Liz Dadson. The Kincardine Record has been a fantastic addition to the social media in this area. Love the stories you cover, big and little, and your page is t...
To the Editor: The following is a letter to Santa, regarding electoral reform Dear Santa: All I want for Christmas is our votes to count. If our electoral system were a bank machine we would have replaced it years ago. Imagine if you had a bank machine that refused to give ove...
To the Editor: In sadness, I read last week that my old friend, Sally (Riggin) Boileau, died. She was a member of the first family of hockey in Kincardine, the Riggin family. For years, she was an active volunteer at the Paddy Walker House and in 2009, she organized the best display of...
To the Editor: On behalf of Kincardine Community Services Christmas Hamper program, I would like to, once again, thank an army of people who make the whole thing possible. I could not possibly name every person or organization as it takes the whole community pulling together to make...
To the Editor: RE: "Season off to an early start for Kincardine Cross-Country Ski Club" The area (Stoney Island Conservation Area) is a great spot to get out and enjoy the weather. The Kincardine Cross-Country Ski Club house is open for the winter season with ski equipmen...
To the Editor: RE: "Kincardine Record celebrates two years in business" Congratulations, Liz! It’s a great paper and you seem to be tireless. Please keep up the good work. We need you! Patt Lowry Point Clark I go to your site daily and appreciate a...
To the Editor: RE: "Kincardine facing 10% tax-rate hike in 2017 to maintain services" A 10-per-cent tax hike seems high. Obviously it's way beyond inflation. Are we paying for sins of the past? Failure to maintain infrastructure? Poor decisions regarding Bruce Telecom...
To the Editor: RE: "Kincardine facing 10% tax-rate hike in 2017 to maintain services" When our pensions go up by 10 per cent, then we would happily pay. Pensions don’t. We are lucky if we get two per cent. There is only one taxpayer and we are slowly ...
To the Editor: RE: "Huron Heights Public School band, choir perform at Trillium Court" What a wonderful performance the Huron Heights Public School band and choir put on for everyone at Trillium Court, Friday morning! We enjoyed it very much, and the residents did also. ...
To the Editor: RE: "New cardboard recycling depot available in Town of Kincardine" So nice to see these cardboard recycling bins located at the south end of town. I hope that the area isn't abused and if people are seen leaving garbage there, then I hope their license...
To the Editor: RE: "Magnificent display of nativities at the Walker House in Kincardine" It was wonderful to see all the unique nativity sets at the Walker House on the weekend. The unique etched nativity from 1490, the many different countries represented, and the artist...
To the Editor: RE: "Magnificent display of nativities at the Walker House in Kincardine" Wow! Very impressive display! Someone put a lot of care into collecting and organizing this show! Pam Elliott Barrie
To the Editor: I wish to recognize the amazing people and businesses of Kincardine that helped make the fund-raiser held for Kent Rees and his family, this past Saturday night, a huge success! Six weeks ago, I learned that my friend, Kent, a native of Kincardine, was going through a...
Today, Bruce Power reached an important milestone. We marked 300 days into our multi-year agreement with the province to extend the life of our units and keep them operating through 2064. I’m pleased to report this program, which took effect Jan. 1, 2016, is on-time and on-...
A fellow reporter once told me that journalists have to be experts on a topic for only the length of time it takes to write the story. And it's true. We research a subject, interview various people, and write the story, including a few delightful photos, and presto ... we're do...