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Writer calls on community to help protect shoreline vista

June 15, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "Fixing shoreline erosion north of the Kincardine Harbour to cost $300,000" I want to be sure that the community knows what some Kincardine council members want to do to our prized shoreline. They want to randomly dump tons and tons of  irregularly...

Shoreline north of Kincardine Harbour must be revitalized, ...

June 11, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "Fixing shoreline erosion north of the Kincardine Harbour to cost $300,000" This letter is to all the people who come to the parking lot at the bottom of Lambton Street, Kincardine, to sit by the lake and watch the waves and listen to their calming roll. T...

Mobile home parks deemed "passive income" hikes t...

May 28, 2016

To the Editor: Like most people, I have a neighbour. I would also consider him a friend. We share lawn tips, consult each other on lot-line plans, even undertake mutual property improvement projects together (although, to be honest, he has all the tools and know-how, and is patient eno...

Lots of love and laughter at Walker House Heritage Dinner a...

May 16, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "Kincardine's love affair with the automobile is hilarious race to the finish" The Irish have a drinking toast which goes like this: Here's to me and here's to you, And here's to love and laughter; I'll be true as long as you, And...

Wonderful to see more participation at North versus South Walk

May 4, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "Northsiders take the cup again in North versus South Challenge Walk" Wonderful to see more participation in the North versus South Challenge Walk, Monday evening! Nice to see the schools sign in and even tie with the number of walkers. We were only 18 ...

New West Ridge on the Lake plan is a disappointment, says w...

May 3, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "New development plan calls for 450 units on old Hartwick Farm property" Having only recently become aware of the details of the West Ridge on the Lake development, I have to say I am deeply disappointed by the final plan.  I have expressed my conc...

Local citizens have right to referendum on OPG's DGR projec...

April 29, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "Sutton's lack of outside research, and simplified statements are misleading, says reader" Well-written and well-researched!  One of the most important points is that the proposed DGR (Deep Geologic Repository) would be in sedimentary rock, som...

A lazy few ruin cardboard-recycling depot for the rest, say...

April 25, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "Kincardine removes cardboard-recycling bins beside Beef Way" WAY TO GO FOLKS! Just because a few (and there were more than a few) people were too lazy, or too cheap, or too ignorant, to take the cardboard to the Kincardine landfill site when the cardboard...

More concerns about the loss of cardboard-recycling bins in...

April 22, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "Readers react to removal of cardboard-recycling bins in Kincardine" To reply to Sheri Sprung: I noticed that the cardboard bins had been completely filled and a great deal of extra cardboard was piled up on the ground in front of them while on my way b...

Readers react to removal of cardboard-recycling bins in Kin...

April 21, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "Kincardine removes cardboard-recycling bins beside Beef Way" Why not put them at the Kincardine site on Bruce Avenue? That's a great area and in town! Ginny Ross Kincardine   To the Editor:   What about relocating them to the...

Use landscaping money to resurface tennis courts, says reader

April 18, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "Kincardine chooses upgraded option for municipal parking lot" Save the landscaping money in the municipal parking lot and resurface the tennis courts, please. Heather Boyd Kincardine

Wishing Dave Underwood a complete recovery

April 13, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "Kincardine man on road to recovery thanks to caring community" Thank you for this story. The information shared and passed on to the public is so valuable for learning first-hand how devastating this condition is. Wishing you (Dave Underwood) contin...

Find a way to store power, not produce more, says reader

April 13, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "Environmental commissioner hears concerns about wind turbines, says Huron-Bruce MPP"   I totally agree with the sentiment of why would one build more hydro generation of any kind, let alone projects that drive the price of hydro up even more? How i...

Walker House is an important part of the Kincardine communi...

April 1, 2016

To the Editor: Kindness, togetherness and charitable deeds to others - that's what makes a community, a community. For instance, the Bervie Women's Institute gave of itself, by offering a donation to the Paddy Walker House. The site of this house and tavern is very specia...

Reader recalls fond memories of time spent with the Craig f...

March 31, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "Musician, former dairy farmer Donald Craig dies at the age of 86" Donna Craig-Gander and I were close friends in our secondary school years, and I have fond memories of my times spent at their home on Concession 9. I always felt welcome there; the fami...

Is there no other fireworks company for Canada Day in Point...

March 28, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "No Canada Day fireworks in Point Clark this year" Sounds as if someone has too much of a monopoly on the pyrotechnics business and homing in on all the grant money. Is there no other competitor?!  This is sad! Paul Hamilton Lucknow

Congratulations to the gifted Special Olympians on a job we...

March 26, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "Kincardine Special Olympians bring home gold from nationals in Newfoundland" To the gifted Special Olympics athletes who competed in Newfoundland and Labrador, my sincere congratulations for a job well done.   Our community is very proud of ...

Earth Hour is a mere token, especially in rural Ontario, sa...

March 19, 2016

Dear Editor:   “Earth Hour” strikes a sour note with me. Most of us in rural Ontario are already doing just about all we can to conserve energy, simply because it is too expensive not to. We have rearranged our whole lifestyles, as far as humanly possible, to use...

Great to have everyone out to open house of new barn, say F...

March 18, 2016

To the Editor: We just wanted to express our thanks to everyone who came out to our barn open house Thursday (March 17). It was great to have so many people interested in learning a bit about dairy farming. It was a really busy day for us but very rewarding as well. We hope you g...

Community will miss Duncan Hawthorne and his smile, says re...

March 4, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "Hawthorne returning to U.K. after he retires April 30" I have never met Duncan Hawthorne (retired president and chief executive officer of Bruce Power), but I feel as if I know him. He has done so much for us in the Bruce, and he has been front-and-centre...

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