Kudos … and Nots! by ‘The Stix Man’
“A GEM”
A Gem in the middle of the town
Fairy (Little) Lake in Beautiful Southampton, Saugeen Shores
KUDOS
It was a rainy, misty, humid morning but we...
Medical Officer of Health appreciates essential workers
Dear staff of Nursing Homes, Homes for the Aged, and Retirement Homes;
I am taking this time to express the gratitude I feel for the...
Is yet another tax in the works to punish homeowners?
In a recent media release by Tim Hudak, CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA), he points out the obvious that "... home...
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...
More thoughts on Innovation
More Thoughts on Innovation
Reading Dr. Campbell’s Letter to the Editor made me again aware of how much we may have lost.
Rob Campbell is one...
Vandalism in Southampton
To the Editor:
As if we don't have enough to deal with in these times of COVID-19, now we have those who have nothing better...
Returning to representation by population in Canada
Guest columnist Bill Streeter has written a synopsis of the recent editorial in the Globe and Mail (Aug. 30/22) pertaining to 'representation by population'...
Local doctor decides … enough is enough
After 40 years as a family physician, Dr. Don McCulloch of Port Elgin Saugeen Shores, made the difficult decision to retire. The reason? A...
MP Ruff – Racism and hate have no place in Canada. Period
This past Sunday in London, Ontario four members of a Muslim family were killed, and a nine-year-old boy remains in hospital with serious injuries...
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...
The Field of Crosses – remembering the Fallen
Looking across the country each November, one of most poignant remembrances is the over 3,500 crosses that stand as silent reminders along five acres...
Tragedy in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotians, well known for their hospitality, are reeling from an unthinkable act of violence. Violence that not only took innocent lives but traumatized...
Clock is ticking on compliance with Canada’s new Pay Equity Act
Retired pay-equity specialist, Tom Baker, who negotiated the pay equity compensation systems for Canada's largest city and Bruce County Public Libraries, is familiar with...
Sweeping powers for development under new More Homes, Built Faster Act
The province in a media release sets out the new proposed More Homes, Built Faster Act, and, if passed, that will set out sweeping...
