To the Editor: RE: "Kincardine done with Eastlink over sale of Bruce Telecom" Is this subject really dead and buried? Or is it going to reappear from time-to-time like in the movie, "Groundhog Day"? Mary Allen Tiverton
To the Editor: After the announcement about the sale of Hydro One, I decided we need to stand together to influence change, so I started a petition against it with Change.org. Right now, there are more than 31,000 signatures. As an influential leader in community news,...
Skyrocketing energy rates, new taxes, and crushing red tape have become the norm in Ontario. When I was first elected MPP for Huron-Bruce, I set out to stand up for the taxpayers of this province. Over the past two terms, I have seen time and time again the fiscal mismanagement and har...
To the Editor: RE: "Milne maintains disconnection is last resort at Westario Power" Maybe if the rates were not so outrageous, there would be fewer disconnect notices. Sir Adam Beck must be rolling in his grave to see where his dream has gone. Mary ...
To the Editor: RE: "Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band travelling to Netherlands in May" The following is a letter addressed to the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band from the welcoming committee in the Netherlands. Hello, all of you. We're looking forward to welcoming you i...
To the Editor: RE: "Bradley closes shop after 41 years in downtown Kincardine" Kevin gave our oldest son his first hair cut. Matthew is now almost 37 years old. Enjoy the coming years, Kevin. Wow, how time passes. Mary Allen Tiverton ...
To the Editor: RE: "Long-time waitress in Kincardine celebrates her 70th birthday" Just here to wish Marg Morton a very Happy 70th Birthday! Nice there was a party for her - she is one great waitress, I have known her for many years. Always a smile, and able to chat, p...
To the Editor: This letter was written for World Water Day (March 22). Canada: Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is seeking permission to bury radioactive nuclear waste in a Deep Geologic Repository (DGR) right beside Lake Huron, part of the Great Lakes Basin. The Great Lakes pro...
To the Editor: This photo was taken in my back garden this morning (March 20) in Bedfordshire, England. The whole eclipse experience was awesome - as it got darker, with the birds all confused and the blackbirds shouting bedtime from the conifers. It also got ...
To the Editor: I recently had the misfortune of having to go to the emergency department at the Kincardine hospital. Having lived in this town for more than 30 years, I can count on one hand the number of times my husband and I have required the services of the emergency depart...
To the Editor: RE: "Kincardine council hammers out 2015 budget with 7.08% tax-rate increase" Municipalities and public servants should be limited by law to the same increases that pensioners receive. That is the only income that my husband and I have. WSIB increased...
Hi Liz: RE: "Romantic wartime wedding leads to 70 years together for Arthur and Norine Turland" I wanted to acknowledge the wonderful story that you printed in the Kincardine Record, Feb. 22. The photos you took on the day of the event have been enjoyed by many ...
Chaps, I have been to Kincardine 14 times over the years, visiting my Uncle Arthur Turland and his family which you featured recently on the event of their 70th wedding anniversary. Just wanted to say thanks for such a good article and also how much I am enjoying your videos on-line...
To the Editor: With respect to bullying on council by elected council representatives during meeting discussions. This is not an acceptable way to conduct meetings on the public's behalf. It shows that the chairperson (the mayor) has a disregard for her office and the public'...
To the Editor: RE: "Pearly Gates" have become Gates of Hell for some taxpayers living on Victoria Street in Inverhuron, says reader' I would like to respond to Susan Novak's letter. I think she should get all the facts before slandering a very important and needed bu...
To the Editor: RE: "Ontario premier trades integrity for tainted political win, says Huron-Bruce MPP" The article written by Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson's office condemning the integrity of the sitting government for its involvement in the Sudbury by-election, should n...
To the Editor: RE: "Additional traffic no worse than windmills, says reader" Well said Teri (Morris)! How many days is it going to be necessary to open the road (on Victoria Street)? Not many. And we have to look at the ugly turbines every day. Mary Alle...
To the Editor: Wow, just wow! Having moved to Port Hope 2.5 years ago, I still like to catch up every day with the goings on in Kincardine. I am thrilled to see you back on-line. Great effort, and much appreciated. Thanks, Jennifer Allen
Dear Liz: RE: "Pearly Gates" have become Gates of Hell for some taxpayers living on Victoria Street in Inverhuron, says reader I think Susan (Novak) should be reminded that additional traffic is no more of an infringement than (bleeping) windmills being thrown up in your nei...
As a resident of Victoria Street in Inverhuron, and a reasonable person, I have no problem with the gate on Victoria Street being open, in an emergency, by authority of a municipal bylaw. It is reasonable for Bruce Power to ask for the gate to be open to transport workers to an...