To the Editor: So, we were back home to Kincardine on the weekend (July 6-8) for the Scottish Festival and, Sunday morning, before heading off to Knox Presbyterian Church to get my Davidson tartan blessed at the Kirkin' of the Tartan ceremony, Lola and I took a walk on the Station ...
So, my former boss has done it again! Eric Howald, who founded The Kincardine Independent in 1975 and was the editor until 2014, has published the long-anticipated Volume 2, “Of Cabbages and Kings,” which includes some of his favourite columns from 1996-2014. I worked th...
First things first, I just want to say that Finger Eleven is an awesome band, Saturday night at the Kincardine Scottish Festival! The sound was great, and it was easy to hear the band with the set-up and equipment that it had. However, here are some thoughts I had on how we can work to...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine residents brave hottest Canada Day celebration on record” Hey, Captain Canada (Brad Kirkconnell)! I took the advice you gave the multitude at the Kincardine Canada Day ceremony, Sunday morning, about "BUY CANADIAN!" This...
RE: “Colourful Kincardine Pride Parade is about inclusion and acceptance of everyone” Dear Editor: Reflecting on the second annual Kincardine Pride Parade, I have been wondering what I can possibly add to the media reports, on-line comments and photos, each one sharing o...
To the Editor: RE: “Colourful Kincardine Pride Parade is about inclusion and acceptance of everyone” In a long and proud line of Pride celebrations in many locations throughout Pride month, Kincardine Pride gets it done. In a show of and celebration of human rights, LGBTQ2...
The Canadian Cancer Society predicts half of Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetime. Unfortunately, most people will feel cancer’s impact directly, or through a loved one or friend. We all want to do everything we can to better detect and beat...
Bruce Power and the County of Bruce have partnered to establish Ontario's Nuclear Innovation Institute as an international centre of excellence for applied research and training. With more than 30 nuclear companies opening offices regionally in the past two years, Bruce Power and t...
To the Editor: RE: “Walker House Heritage Dinner features musical, magical history of Kincardine” Regarding the Walker House Heritage Dinner, I have been involved in the Kincardine musical scene for 21 years and can honestly say that I have never had as much fun as I am ha...
Dear Editor: Okay, Southsiders - Rise up! Circle Monday night, April 30, on your calendars. It’s that time of year again when Kate Mahood-Richards and the Huron Heights Home and School Association are organizing (rejuvenating) the Great Kincardine Participation Challenge Walk ...
To the Editor: RE: “Kendra Fisher launches Mentally Fit Community Action Plan in Kincardine" Hello, I just read your story! I am an ASIST trainer in the Kitchener area. I am so excited to hear that the ASIST training is part of your plan. Having worked in the ...
To the Editor: RE: "Rick Mercer piped into gymnasium for warm welcome at Kincardine District Secondary School" Hi Liz: I’m jealous - a photo with Rick Mercer! Lucky you! Hope you get to be on the TV report too! Fran Farrell Ripley Glad you go...
Small- and medium-sized businesses are the engines that drive our local communities. With Bruce Power now in the third year of its Life Extension Program, which is Canada’s largest infrastructure project and remains on-time and on-budget, we continue to work with the County of Br...
To the Editor: RE: "Coffee with the OPP" I think this is a wonderful idea. It’s not often you get to have a “chat” with a member of the police force nowadays, unless it is in an emotionally-charged environment. This seems like the old beat cop idea, w...
To the Editor: Congratulations to the Kincardine Kinucks Novice hockey team - a perfect regular season with 20 wins and zero losses. Overall results, including winning three of five tournaments, for an impressive 47 wins and five losses. Looking forward to the playoffs which star...
The Financial Accountability Office (FAO) released a report in late 2017 after completing a review of Ontario’s nuclear refurbishment program under the Long-Term Energy Plan (LTEP). Typically, when these types of reports are issued, they tend to be highly critical due to their na...
To the Editor: RE: "The Great Gate Debate should be over" We live on Lorne Beach Road and the gate should not be open unless necessary. Before the Municipality of Kincardine can even consider opening the gate to the public, the road needs to have sidewalks, curbs, streetl...
Whether to open or not open the access gate between Upper Lorne Beach Road and Victoria Street in Inverhuron – that is the question. The answer should be “no.” However, Kincardine council has failed to resolve the issue and come to a definitive “no” on ...
To the Editor: RE: "Kinlough Produce Market now open on Bruce Road 1, north of Lucknow" I have just come across your story from May of last year, regarding the opening of the Produce Market in Kinlough. I was amazed to read this and see the wonderful pictures; you see, th...
To the Editor: RE: "Labour council to hold information picket Friday at Tim Hortons in downtown Kincardine" I fail to see how cutting costs to maintain profit margin, is punitive action. The owner of the store is entitled to make a profit and is not bound by the labour st...