Welcome back! Influenza season will soon be upon us, which means it's time to get vaccinated. Flu shots can range from $0 (yes, free) to $50 or more, depending on where you get your shot and what kind of vaccine you receive. The flu vaccine&nbs...
To the Editor: RE: “Writer objects to Drag Queen story hour at Kincardine Library Mrs. Davidson's letter was spot on. While the push in our society is to be loving and inclusive, how about we apply those values to our children, first, who so often have no say in what happens...
To the Editor: The following is an open letter to the Bruce County Library, Kincardine Branch: I am writing to protest the upcoming Drag Queen story hour at the Kincardine Public Library, I reiterate “public.” As a taxpayer in Bruce County, I trust there will be a pub...
Welcome back! RISE (Reach Isolated Seniors Everywhere) is a wonderful Internet site to help seniors reach out and be reached - rise-cisa.ca/ The National Seniors Council of Canada defines social isolation as a low quantity and quality of contact with others. A situation of social is...
To the Editor: RE: “Staff trying to fix irrigation problem at Kincardine boardwalk gardens” I want to thank the many volunteers who keep the gardens so beautiful year-after-year. I visit Kincardine several times a year and always enjoy my walks along the boardwalk...
To the Editor: RE: “OPP take over temporary responsibility for animal protection” I’m an animal lover, and that includes all animals. I have always felt the penalty for animal cruelty is far too lenient. I’m hoping this new format will help unfortunate...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine Residents Against Phragmites keep fighting invasive plant” This organization is doing wonderful work and should be applauded. I watch for this plant and can’t tell the difference from native to invasive. They are also doing ...
It is discouraging that this topic has taken two articles, yet the importance of understanding the new scams that are being developed everyday necessitates us pausing here to address one of the major challenges to seniors that comes from outside the family. Please refer to my last arti...
Students in Huron-Bruce and across the province are back in school for another season of learning and growing. I want to let you know how we are investing in the future of our students and supporting our educators. It is important to our government, and to me, to ensure that youth a...
To the Editor: RE: “Dedicated boardwalk gardeners ready to throw in the trowel” Perhaps there could be a grant written, pairing the Municipality of Kincardine with the Kincardine Horticultural Society or another non-profit engaged at the waterfront, such as the Lions Club ...
To the Editor: A local tourist attraction is in jeopardy. Some plot-caretakers with the Friends of the Boardwalk in Kincardine, are becoming frustrated and dismayed with the ongoing two-year problem with the faulty sprinkler system. It has consistently kept some plots dry with other...
Welcome back. Boomers are living longer than expected, and tthat’s great news! Have we planned for 30 years of retirement? Maybe not. Let’s take a look at longevity, including comments from Mark Stibich, PhD. If you live longer than the average person, then you could ...
To the Editor: RE: “Readers upset with closure of Pine River Cheese factory” Paul and I were sad to hear about the closing of Pine River Cheese. Since we moved to London, it was nice to be able to buy it at some stores here, i.e. Giant Tiger. I now know why it was on...
When people think about Bruce Power, they usually point to our role of providing clean, reliable, and affordable electricity that was central in the phasing-out of coal in Ontario or as home to Canada’s largest infrastructure project where we are extending the operational life of ou...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine councillor demands to know what's happening at Brucelea Haven” I applaud Kincardine councillor Gerry Glover for asking the questions that need to be asked to ensure the comfort and safety of Brucelea Haven residents. I also appreciate tha...
To the Editor: RE: “Pine River Cheese ceasing production at end of September” We are very sorry to see the Pine River Cheese factory close. It has been years since I’ve been to the store but I buy this cheese at the grocery store. I will miss it very much. It just...
It might seem obvious to most of us that eating unhealthily is bad and will cause all kinds of health problems down the road but surprisingly, a lot of people still do it. In fact, research from the Heart and Stroke Foundation, back in 2017, found that half of the average Canadian’s...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine woman celebrates 100th birthday with family and friends” Marie Cooper was my neighbour for eight years and was, without a doubt, the finest you could ever wish for. If I needed advice in cooking or the lend of a cup of flour, she was alway...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine woman celebrates 100th birthday with family and friends” Way, way back in the 1940s, we Shaw kids from Toronto enjoyed our short stays at the Cooper farm. Those were good times, getting together with our cousins. My sister, Ruth, has st...
Welcome back! This week, we are discussing caregiver stress and burn-out. Tips for regaining your energy, optimism and hope The demands of caregiving can be overwhelming, especially if you feel that you’re in over your head or have little control over the situation. If ...