In Bruce County’s pioneer days, women were restricted to traditional jobs, such as homemaking and teaching (but only if unmarried). By the 1880s, work options were opening up. New roles became acceptable, such as nurse, librarian and dressmaker. For example, a photograph from 188...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine okays Davidson Centre greeters; tax-rate hike now sits at 11.43%” Kincardine council needs to look at what can be cut from the budget to get this tax-rate increase back to the level of inflation. Roughly 6.5 per cent. There are a lot of re...
To the Editor: RE: "Township Golf Car pilot project shows about 80 participants in 2022" This is great that the Province of Ontario wants to expand the Golf Car pilot project (for golf carts). The Municipality of Kincardine should ask for a trial here. The subdivisions al...
Having our aunts and uncles close by as we grow up is a pleasure that not all of us have enjoyed. I was fortunate that Mum’s sister, Evelyn (now Elliott), and Daddy’s siblings, Albert, Sylvia and Howard, were frequently in our home. This snapshot (right) reminds me of lots ...
To the Editor: Many of you may not yet have heard about the possibility of year-round Daylight-Saving Time being proposed by the Ontario government, and the United States. Nov. 6, we changed the clocks back one hour and returned to Standard Time. This is the time I believe we should...
As 2022 has drawn to a close, it is time to make a decision. Each week since January, 2019, I have been making an effort to write something about my family. The program I follow sends me a prompt - a word, an idea - and I can go wherever I want with it. Should I continue? There are ...
Shrinkage is never a good thing. We all learned this when George went swimming in an episode of “Seinfeld.” We knew this as we tried on last summer’s clothes this summer. I have recently found it rampant while grocery shopping. I noticed “shrinkflatio...
To the Editor: RE: “Get Real: Paul Henderson plaque should remain at the Davidson Centre” The Paul Henderson Memorial was a 2017 Kincardine Canada Day initiative that was led by Keith Davidson and myself. The placement of the memorial at the Kincardine hospital was done fo...
To the Editor: RE: "Get Real: Paul Henderson plaque should remain at the Davidson Centre" Good investigative journalism! I think you are absolutely right that there would be much more attention given to the Paul Henderson plaque at the Davidson Centre. Perhaps there is a ...
So there I was, leaving the Kincardine hospital on a sunny day back in November, when I looked around and saw the plaque, immortalizing the birth of famous hockey legend, Paul Henderson, loaded into the back of a truck. I wondered if perhaps the Municipality of Kincardine had sold the ...
Reading continues to be one of my favourite pastimes, and for good reason. We all know that relaxing with a good book is beneficial for people of all ages, but especially seniors, as it can reduce stress, provide mental simulation, and even improve memory. Listening to a book is m...
The following Lettres à Père Noël de la classe de Madame Rutledge et Madame Beamer, Grade 1 French Immersion, École Elgin Market Public School: Dear Santa, A wish for me – I’d like a Rainbow Friends stuffie. A wish ...
To the Editor: On behalf of the Kincardine Community Services Christmas Hamper program, I extend a huge thank you to all of the people, organizations and businesses that donated generously so we could provide ‘gift card hampers’ to individuals and families again this Christ...
I read this article from a student while he was studying in Switzerland. He starts by saying, “I rented a house near the school.” The landlady, Kristina, was a 67-year-old single lady who had worked as a teacher in a secondary school before she retired. Switzerland's pe...
The following Letters to Santa were written by Kindergarten students in Mrs. Ogilvie’s class at Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School. Dear Santa, This Christmas I am four years and this year, I have been the best me! What I would like most this Christmas is a Big Batman. ...
The following Letters to Santa were written by Mrs. Cohoon’s Grade 1 class at Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School: Dear Santa, I got a dog. Thank you for the presents from last year. I would like a fishing rod and a tackle box with lures. How fast does your sled go? I wi...
I’ve written about great-grandpa Samuel Henry (S.H.) Farrell and mentioned his younger brother, Thomas. But what about the rest of the family? Their parents were James Farrell and Catherine Tansy. Many tales are treasured about them but a lot of research is needed to tell us how ...
The following Letters to Santa were written by Ms Krupp’s Grade 1 class at Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School. Dear Santa, I have been a very good girl. I hope you are ready for Ted, my elf! Can you bring me some body art, also a doll and cool clothing? I hope your elves...
I attended the Huron-Kinloss inaugural council meeting with Kincardine Record reporter Liz Dadson, Nov. 15. We watched the opening and introduction of the newly-elected council, and we had our own personal seats! It was fun meeting the new mayor of Huron-Kinloss, Don Murray, and the...
The following Letters to Santa were written by Kindergarten students of Mrs. Hallam and Ms Davidson, at Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School: Dear Santa, My name is Edwin and I am four years old. How do you make the toys? This year for Christmas I would like: a dirt bike, Lego ...