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...
Reader says small group does not represent entire membership
To the Editor:
The SRA constantly puts out messages that represent the Board only, but that is not reported by the Shoreline Beacon. It is up...
The Hadfield Brothers’ Gift to Canada
To the Editor:
The retired astronaut, Chris Hadfield created a music video about our Country that’s sweeter than a double-double from Timmie’s. Titled “In Canada,”...
One public meeting not adequate says reader
To the Editor:
We feel that an open public meeting is necessary and warranted to discuss the proposed lease of the Port Elgin beach front. One public meeting when only a preliminary design...
Readers return from Portugal – in day four of self-isolation
To the Editor:
Sandy, Thank you so much for continuing to publish our local news. You cannot know how important it is to us when...
Cow Manure, Nuclear Waste and the DGR
Dear Editor,
I spent my formative years growing up and working on a Bruce County dairy farm, on the bank of the beautiful Teeswater River. After...
Green Ribbon Panel work is unique and innovative says Chair
Letter to the Editor:
The Economic Club of Canada recently released the 2020 Green Ribbon Panel report highlighting the need for strong, innovative policies in...
New grassroots non-profit supports nuclear energy
While COVID-19 has undoubtedly been the focus of news for the past year, the on-going crisis of climate change is still with us. Living...
We are all in this together says reader
To the Editor:
I am replying to Suzanne M’s letter and her questions about the state of emergency at Saugeen First Nation.
Firstly, if she would...
There is always an element of risk and choice says reader
Dear Editor,
In the discussion regarding the proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR) in South Bruce, it has been suggested that the decision to host the...
Progress takes courage, leadership and innovation
To the Editor,
It looks like another good crop season here in South Bruce. The beautiful summer weather and local events like the Formosa Homecoming...
A year later, still no stairs says reader
To the Editor:
Sharman Park must be the smallest park in Saugeen Shores. According to one of our old neighbours, it was donated to the...
Netherlands is an example in nuclear waste storage says reader
Dear Editor,
Here, in South Bruce, as we consider the possibility of hosting Canada's Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for spent nuclear fuel, it's interesting to...
Trees are key to sequestering Carbon emissions says reader
Again this year, as they always do, SVCA is having their annual tree seedling sale.
Here's some fun math to explain why each of us...