Education Minister praises Indigenous students’ presentation on Residential Schools then axes new curriculum

On Sunday last (July 8th), my partner and I were attending a Truth and Reconciliation Dinner at a church in Southampton. We found ourselves...

Labour opposed to Order of Ontario appointment for Mike Harris

To the Editor: If they ever existed, the ethical and moral standards associated with the Order of Ontario are now forever tarnished with the possible...

Huron-Bruce MP disappoints says reader

To the Editor: Bill C-6 has thankfully passed in the House of Commons and now moves to the Senate. This bill seeks to amend the...

A sad unintended consequence says reader

To the Editor: As a relatively new resident of Southampton, my wife and I thoroughly enjoy exploring the beautiful Saugeen Rail Trail system. We were surprised...

A tribute to a modest gentleman

Dear Editor: Thank you for taking the editorial liberty of adding background details to the obituary of Gary Harron, January 24th (2023). Mr. Harron's contributions to...

Wanted, a new direction in council says reader

The mire gets deeper. On September 26, Saugeen Shores council voted to ask staff to prepare a by-law declaring – as surplus property –...

A tale of two stones – Time to move forward says retired Minister &...

Dear Editor,                                             ...

Missed opportunities – politicians failed to think long-term says reader

To the Editor: Those who know me fairly well know I have traveled to all 6 continents and visited over 80 Countries and protectorates. You...

BIA Southampton comes out in support of Innovation Institute

To the Editor: We write in answer to Mayor Elect Luke Charbonneau’s call for support. We are urging Southampton’s businesses to let Bruce Power know we...

Ontario Taxpayers Need to Have Eyes Wide Open Regarding Education

To the Editor: Recent articles in Ontario newspapers are reporting of demonstrations in Queen’s Park, at offices of Conservative MPPs and in my area, at...

Letter to Editor – Boater raises concerns over Beach proposal

To the Editor: Dear Mayor and Council Members, This letter is to address my concern over the proposal that is before you concerning the Port Elgin...

Remembering an old friend

To the Editor: Tom (Stewart) and I were born the same year and we both grew up on Morpeth Street in Southampton. When he left school,...

Mayor responds to previous letter to the editor

Dear Editor, I read with interest the letter by Adrian Little that was published on March 14th. I want to thank Mr. Little for his letter...

Reader lays it on the line when it comes to defacing property

To the Editor: I am thoroughly appalled and disgusted with the apparent lack of respect and obvious lack of any mental capacity to reason that...