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...
Saugeen Shores Mayor’s statement on former Prime Minister Mulroney
Like so many Canadians, I was saddened to learn last month of the death of our former Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney.
Since...
Parents be aware – keep your kids safe online
February 8th was #SaferInternetDay and, today, as frightening as it may seem, more than 77% of children ages 9-17 have a smart phone, giving...
No one is immune: Beware of scams – both phone and computer
This week has been quite eventful personally when it comes to scams.
First, I was contacted by phone with a 'Private Number' showing on my...
Housing continues to be a burden across all demographics
In a recent report to Bruce County Council by Tania Dickson, Housing Services Manager Bruce County, housing appears to still be in dire straits...
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...
