Remembering 20 years later – the day that changed the world

Today, September 11th, will forever be marked in the annals of time and the memories of many. It is the 20th anniversary of the horrendous...

A cemetery is not a dog park says reader

To the Editor: I find it hard to believe that people think a cemetery is an OK place to run their dogs. I visit my husband...

The rowdy few are not the majority

To the Editor: I am dismayed, disgusted and completely flabbergasted after seeing anti-vaccine protesters outrageously targeting hospitals and medical care professionals, the very people who...

A Cause of Joy by Rev. Heather McCarrell

Her arrival was a bit unexpected.  We found her in a sad situation, the runt of a rather poorly kept litter of pups in...

The barn door is open and the horse is gone

What was once a wetland and forest is now the scene from an apocalyptic movie. At the land located at McNabb Street and Hwy. 21...

Three major election issues are linked says reader

To the Editor: As much as we might like to believe the Americans when they say, “All men are created equal,” it just ain’t...

REVISED: New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “THE MAN I NEVER KNEW”

Over these past summer weeks, and reassured by double-dose vaccinations, many grandparents have welcomed grandchildren back into our home bubbles. As vulnerable older people,...

New proposed sub-division raises questions by readers

To the Editor: DID YOU KNOW? DO YOU CARE? If you are a homeowner in Saugeen Shores or if you plan to buy property in Saugeen...

A taste of the past – Sing a Song

Sometimes given what the world is going through today, we thought that taking a look back in history especially in comedy and music can...

Tools of the Trade

As a rural minister, I have taken to carrying certain items in my little Subaru that otherwise I would not.  Thanks to Mary Beth...

New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “THAT’S JUST GARBAGE!”

No, this is not a timely rant against officials who determined that the Olympic Women’s Soccer Final would be ultimately decided by penalty kicks,...

Vaccine passports seem a logical choice says reader

To the Editor: Doug Ford has stated "no to vaccine passports" because “we are not going to have a split society “. Not sure what...

August – time for Saugeen Shores to turn purple

It's August and, for Saugeen Shores, that means it's time to PAINT the TOWN PURPLE in support of Cystinosis research and the Liv-a-Little Foundation. It...

When did people stop caring?

If there is one thing that I would have thought the pandemic would have taught us is ... patience. Unfortunately, it doesn't always seem to...