Pioneer Cemetery – A complex issue but one that needs to be undertaken
On September 29th, 2023, Municipal Heritage Committee members and Town Staff were taken on a tour of the Pioneer Cemetery in Southampton.
At that time,...
Celebrating 18 years in the news
As most Canadians know, Meta has removed Canadian news media from posting on Facebook following a spat with government policy however, we would like...
Tariffs – The Future Going forward
Submitted by G. William Streeter April 11, 2025
I woke up this morning feeling invigorated and ready to talk “Tariffs”. I do not take this...
Op-ed: A timely reminder to take action as winter storms continue
Thanks to Port Elgin resident, Patricia Corrigan-Frank for a timely reminder in these unusual winter storm days. Actually, when talking with those born and...
A time to celebrate being CANADIAN
In Southampton (ON) Doug Johnson was not only a lifetime member of the Marine Heritage Society and Propeller Club, he was also known as...
Public Service Announcement: Be considerate of those walking when roads are slushy/wet
In a recent posting by Port Elgin resident, Janet Campton, she appealed to pick-up truck drivers to have some consideration for those walking, particularly...
Looking at tariffs differently – undesirable but survivable
The first part of this story may seem to digress from the subject of Tariffs but it is actually a background of how we...
What to Do? – a question that has dragged on
The question of what to do with the decaying old rock cairn and the faded and rusted cross on the boulevard at the corner...
Homelessness at a tipping point in Ontario – a systemic crisis that requires bold,...
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) today (Jan. 9/25) released a comprehensive and somewhat discouraging report titled “Municipalities Under Pressure: The Growing Human...
Labour Day Parade in Port Elgin celebrates workers and their contributions
As communities across the country mark Labour Day by celebrating workers and their contributions, Canada’s unions are highlighting the important role that unions actually...
Housing predicament increasing due to red tape and overregulation – what is going on?
The topic of the day, not only in Ontario but across Canada, is affordable housing. It is being discussed by almost all levels of...
Reader questions legality of proposed beach development
To the Editor:
Thank you to Patrica Frank for drawing my attention to this serious matter. The Port Elgin Beach Preservers is a very large...
A Joint Statement from Kincardine Pride and the Grey Bruce Labour Council
Without each of us embracing the entire width and breadth of the vast diversity amongst us, the future of society is not sustainable.
Recent events,...
What does the “CANADIAN NATIONAL VIMY MEMORIAL” signify?
What is the Vimy Memorial?
It is Canada's most impressive tribute overseas to those Canadians who fought and gave their lives in the First World...
