The 100 year mistake for Southampton

To the Editor: I decided to write this letter after reading Diane Huber’s excellent overview of where we are relative to a very small group...

Proposed beach development is cold concrete says reader

To the Editor: I can`t tell you how disappointed we were to see the first three pictures of the new waterfront project. We had hoped...

Canada’s Plan for the safe, long-term management of used nuclear fuel

Dear Editor, Thank you for your ongoing coverage of Canada’s plan for the safe, long-term storage of used nuclear fuel. With the evolving COVID-19 situation,...

Are we losing our sense of reason asks reader?

Dear Editor, I write to express my concern that in an effort to comply with current COVID-19 safety measures, we are losing our sense of...

Food for thought when it comes to a DGR

To the Editor: Suffice to say that the events in the Ukraine have rocked us all.  Just a few weeks ago, it was difficult to...

Beach Preservers draft survey on proposed development

The Beach Preservers of Port Elgin have drafted a survey regarding the proposed Cedar Crescent Village (CCV) development to be located at Port Elgin...

A daughter’s tribute to her mother 

They say that it only takes a little light to take away the darkness.  Sometimes, it only takes a little ladybug to create a...

A time when Nature needs us the most says reader

Dear Editor, We are increasingly concerned about the actions Doug Ford’s government has taken to counteract the environmental protections our farmland, natural areas, and wild...

A Mystery: Retrieving a lost manuscript

To the Editor: In 2009, I opened the Pharmacy at Walmart in Port Elgin (ON).  It was very successful and I was there until 2018...

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...

Labour Councils taking a stand

The Ontario government of Doug Ford is taking a five month vacation away from the Ontario Legislature.  MPPs may work in their constituencies during...

Open letter to Mayor and Council: beach should be protected not commercialized

To the Editor: Open letter to mayor and council Re Proposed Waterfront Proposal  Mr. Mayor, and councilors, Our waterfront is an enviable asset, that has been attracting...

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...