To the Editor: Lately, we are seeing a heartwarming television commercial featuring Wayne Gretzky and his dad, Walter. When Wayne was six years old, his hockey idol, Tim Horton, came to Brantford to open the first Tim Hortons Donut shop in the city. Walter is shown with the autograph b...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine council turns down request for crossing guard at KDSS” This is not an issue that should even be argued about! Quit fighting about it. Student safety—“Grades 7 and 8 students are old enough that they don’t need a crossing ...
To the Editor: RE: “Get Real: The accidental tourist of the Greenock Swamp” We have enjoyed both of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority's tours of the Greenock Swamp. They are exceptionally entertaining, very informative regarding the local swamp history, and ...
So, there I was, relaxing during the intermission of a play at the Stratford Festival Theatre, when I received a call from a friend, asking if I wanted tickets to tour the Greenock Swamp. Now, I'm not sure how you like to spend your free time, but touring the Greenock Swamp wasn...
Welcome back! A few weeks ago, I was able to share how fortunate we are in Bruce County to benefit from the hard work of locals to establish a brick-and-mortar site called the Huron Shores Hospice. I then realized that there must be a myriad of areas that can’t offer such support...
To the Editor: On behalf of the Kincardine Community Services Christmas Hamper program, I sincerely thank all the 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 Christmas just ...
Despite Statistics Canada reporting that a small portion of older Canadians used cannabis in 2015 (1.6 per cent of adults over the age of 50), with the recent legalization of cannabis and the transition of a significant cohort of the Baby Boomer generation into retirement, it is anticipat...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine should tell school board that its math doesn't compute” Is there no accountability when it comes to spending public money? Get things right the first time and save the embarrassment of having to correct things at greater expense. Da...
Welcome back! Increasing your health span (i.e. making 100 years old the new 60) will depend to a large degree on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Fortunately, a slew of new sensors and data acquisition methods — including more than 122-million wearables shipped in 2018...
“If the words don't add up, it's usually because the truth wasn't included in the equation.” Such is the case with the crosswalks installed beside the newly-renamed and reconfigured “Ecole Kincardine District Senior School,” better known as KDSS. ...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine Record celebrates five years in business” I enjoy reading your news. My daughters, in Waterloo and Hamilton, keep up-to-date on news in our community. Keep up the excellent work! Jan Kelly Point Clark Congratulation...
Welcome back! Sandra Hong gave a superb presentation to the Kincardine Probus Club about Demention and Alzheimer Disease. Here are some excerpts from her dynamic talk. Facts! Dementia by the numbers: 564,000 - Canadians are currently living with dementia 16,000 - Th...
To the Editor: RE: “Massive crowd lines up for Cookie Walk in Tiverton” June (MacKenzie) would be thrilled to see that the Cookie Walk continues to be well-attended and a great success. She was very proud of this fund-raiser! Lynda Thacker Kincardine
To the Editor: RE: “Ripley Lions, volunteers pack 43 Christmas hampers” On behalf of the Ripley and District Christmas Hamper program, we are sending out a huge thank you to all the volunteer help that makes this program possible. We had a number of people who gave pers...
The following are Letters to Santa from Becky Cohoon's Grade 1 class at Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School: Dear Santa, We went on a Christmas trip with family. How many presents do you make? Please can I have Pokemon and a surprise. Love, Ailis M Dear Santa, ...
To the Editor: RE: “KDSS Christmas Knights hold another successful Food and Toy Drive” On behalf of École Kincardine District Senior School (KDSS), we send a heartfelt thank you to all who volunteered for, and supported, our 23rd annual Christmas Knights new toy and...
Welcome back! “To have a long life, the 10 years from age 70-79 are crucial!” Darn it! Just after reaching my golden years, I now find that the next decade is going to be challenging. If my first year-and-a-half are an indicator, then I’m in for an eventful decade....
To the Editor: RE: "Tiverton Reunion committee pays back municipal loan, makes donations" The members of the Tiverton Reunion committee can be very proud of themselves for all the planning that went into such a huge event! Thanks to all who attended! And how wonderful ...
To the Editor: Can you help me find my home? I lost my way going home one night. I showed up at this really nice farm on the Southline three to four weeks ago. They have been very nice to me and have fed me every day but it just isn’t home. The barn cats absolutely hate me eve...
Welcome back! So, you want to go back to work. Here’s some things to think about when applying for a job! Looking for a job can feel a little intimidating, especially if you've been out of the workforce for a long time. Of course, it doesn't help that some hiring manag...