To the Editor: Today (Friday, Nov. 16), I coached my final basketball game as a Knight. The Kincardine District Secondary School junior girls played hard and I couldn’t be more proud of them. My thanks to all the parents, athletes and community partners for all the support ...
Winter can be a challenge for anyone, but for people living with a disability, it can be extra difficult. There are so many barriers to plan for and obstacles to overcome. If you live on your own, the first item on your check-list is to hire someone to keep your driveway and walkway cl...
To the Editor: RE: “On-line petition urges MTO, Bruce County to fix dangerous intersection” While I'm sure the corner of the 4th and Highway 21 is dangerous, there are many dangerous intersections where a traffic light should be considered. I can vouch for the volum...
To the Editor: I have started an on-line petition to send to the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO), the County of Bruce, and our local MPPs, bringing attention to the increasing number of accidents and close calls at Bruce County Road 20 and Highway 21 in the Municipality of Kin...
To the Editor: RE: “Parents upset with plan to move Grades 7 and 8 students to KDSS next fall” It may only take up to five years from approval to completion for a new school but try getting that approval in less than 10 years. If the students who go to high school in Wa...
To the Editor: RE: “Reader upset Thompson has turned into 'Ford-Light'” The provincial Progressive Conservatives (PCs) are anything but regressive. They are talking to more people and doing more research than the Liberals ever did, and taking their time to get e...
To the Editor: RE: “Electronic voting okayed by one voter; another says it's for younger people” I was so pleased to read Bob Johnson’s note, suggesting that alternate election methods, particularly on-line voting, are designed for younger people. This makes m...
To the Editor: RE: “Huron-Bruce MPP highlights government's achievements in first 100 days” Second thoughts on my ballot in the provincial election! If I had known what a stance Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson wasn't going to take after the election, my ballot may...
To the Editor: RE: “Huron-Bruce MPP highlights government's achievements in first 100 days” Adversarial politics is no way to accomplish what is needed in Ontario. 1: Consultation on NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement). Maybe, but a player? NO. A hollow acco...
To the Editor: RE: “More readers have concerns about electronic voting system” I have spoken with Kincardine clerk Donna MacDougall about the Internet method of voting in the municipal election. As it turns out, the website was smarter than I gave it credit for. ...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine resident still objects to electronic-only voting system” I don't really share Sandra Benbow's concerns and tried to vote on the Internet this afternoon. I was able to vote for my choice of mayor but no other positions. I was given ...
To the Editor: The following is a response to John McPhee, communications specialist for Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson's office. He had referred the voter to a news release the Municipality of Kincardine posted in response to concerns about privacy and the Oct. 22 municipal electio...
To the Editor: RE: “Kincardine council hears lengthy report but still no Parks Master Plan” The process of the Kincardine Parks Master Plan was poorly managed by council and administration staff, overall. They need stronger project management skills. ...
To the Editor: RE: “Huron-Kinloss deputy mayor objects to untruths about council's performance” This is my response to the letter from Huron-Kinloss deputy mayor Wilfred Gamble who disagrees with the numbers I posted in my flyer. The numbers I quoted are a total of ...
Dear Liz: RE: “Huron-Kinloss deputy mayor objects to untruths about council's performance” Having just read Huron-Kinloss deputy mayor Wilfred Gamble’s resignation letter from council, I would just like to add that I have worked with him and other township counci...
To the Editor: RE: “High taxes, excessive spending are focus of Huron-Kinloss all-candidates meeting” Well, here I go, doing what I said I wasn't going to do. After 20 years, I am retiring from Huron-Kinloss council. Thursday evening, Sept. 27, the Lucknow and Distr...
RE: “Voter saddened and disgusted with electronic voting system” To the Editor: I agree with reader Sandra Benbow that the new voting system can trace votes back to an individual, and I’ve been uncomfortable with it ever since it was announced, to the point where I...
Dear Editor: I watched the Kincardine municipal candidates' debate. I would love to exercise my right to vote but, alas, I cannot as my anonymity will be compromised. The use of a PIN (Personal Identification Number) and Voter ID takes this away. The whole idea of v...
To the Editor: RE: “Four teens to compete for title of Tiverton Fall Fair ambassador” Congratulations to all the contestants in the Tiverton Fall Fair ambassador competition. I am especially happy to see two young men come forward. I hope they inspire other young men to...
To the Editor: RE: “Crowd gathers for ribbon-cutting at new Amberley General Store” I don’t know why all new gas stations have this design with gas pumps perpendicular to the road. Ever try to get a trailer in there? There is no place, between Forest and Port Elgi...