June a month of celebration and tears
June 1st, first day of Pride month for 2021, is a day of celebration and liberation.
“We celebrate how far we have come in ensuring...
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...
Attainable Housing Forum shows local housing desperation
A housing forum was held in December with recommendations that were brought many problems to light when it comes to housing and, according to...
40th Annual Terry Fox Run – the legacy lives on – September 20th (2020)
Tomorrow, September 20th, is the annual Terry Fox Run and this year it is definitely different.
There are no organized runs this year but that...
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...
Chantry Island is off limits – take a virtual visit not a landed one
While it may be enticing for kayakers, jet-skiers, canoers and others to take a personal trip to Chantry Island ... it is against the...
An open letter to the Province
Dear Premier Ford, Minister Elliott and Minister Fullerton:
It is becoming more and more distressing to residents of Long Term Care (LTC)Homes to be kept...
Despite scientific recommendations DGR project has been quashed
Despite more than 15 years of scientific studies and months of public hearings, the proposed deep geologic repository (DGR), which apparently uninformed people refer...
Music of all kinds is hard-hit by Covid-19
Choirs, musicians and artists in general are also having a difficult time during this Covid-19 pandemic.
There are church choirs, children's choirs, community choirs and...
Today: May 8th – remembering VE Day 1945
There are some events in our lives that are remembered “as clear as a bell”, even after many years. One of those events, for...
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...
April 22nd, 2020: The 50 anniversary of Earth Day
Today is the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day that began on April 22nd, 1970.
The concept of Earth Day was, and is, to...
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...
Message of STAY HOME – not working when it comes to cottage country!
Despite many government appeals at all levels to not travel to summer residences, it appears that it they are falling on the old saying...
