Open Letter To All Citizens of Saugeen Shores
To All Citizens of Saugeen Shores:
Consider the likelihood that the carbon-neutral energy grids of the future will rely heavily on nuclear power. Now consider that...
A once-in-a-lifetime event says Southampton Legion President
To the Editor:
With humility and gratitude
I would like to express my most sincere thanks to our team who participated, promoted and supported our remembrance...
Reader urges Bruce Power to come back to the table
To the Editor:
I am writing about the story published last week where Southampton misses out on an "exciting global opportunity".
I am disappointed in this...
A Senior Moment – “Stretcher Bearers Up!”
To the Editor of the Star
Sir: Remembrance Day is near again, bringing some sad
and some bitter memories. It is indeed a remembrance day,
one day...
Change can be a wonderful opportunity says reader
Southampton High Street
I lived my “formative years”, from age 11 to 18 on High Street during the 1950’s. I was the go-to kid to...
The Shadow Man and U.S. Elections
The Shadow Man and U.S. Elections
Some time ago a reader questioned my writing about Donald Trump. His point was, I think, a matter of...
A Senior Moment – ‘Two Roads Diverged’
A SENIOR MOMENT - “TWO ROADS DIVERGED”
Last Friday, I found myself hiking for the first time along a groomed path through an extensive and winding...
Institute would be a Monolith on Fairy Lake says reader
To the Editor:
The proposed Nuclear Innovation Institute is a laudable initiative sadly shoehorned into an ill-chosen site on Fairy Lake in downtown Southampton.
The three-storey...
A Senior Moment – “Bridges or Barriers?”
Since the surprising 2016 election of Donald trump, I have been searching in vain for someone with whom I might share a calm, rational...
Reader disagrees with proposed Innovation Institute location
To the Editor:
I recently watched this discussion (Innovation Institute) on-line via the council web-cast. I think that it is a great idea and, for...
Shop and support local says reader
To the Editor:
As we start thinking about our winter entertainment, gift shopping and activities, let's remember to support our local businesses and services.
We benefit so much in...
A Senior Moment – “Assumptive Living”
She was tall, well-groomed and expensively dressed. I first took notice of her knee-length, brown leather coat, matching high boots and short hair, fashionably...
Journalism rules that should never be overlooked
There are a few rules in journalism that should never be overlooked.
For instance, always report objectively and do not opine; do not join organizations...
A Senior Moment – ‘Travellin’ by Thumb’ – part two
Philadelphia proudly describes itself as the “City of brotherly love.” While this familiar slogan unintentionally leaves out half of its population, it is also...
