Hello everyone! My last letter to our residents in the Municipality of Kincardine was in late March at the beginning of the pandemic. How fast our lives changed! The normal … Continue reading Letter from Mayor Eadie to all our residents in the Municipality of Kincardine – Nov. 6, 2020
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Lest we forget
By Pauline Kerr John McCrae’s poem, In Flanders Fields, was written during a particularly dark part of the First World War. On May 3, 1915, he had just buried a … Continue reading Lest we forget
Halloween is the scariest time of the year
By Pauline Kerr Back in the time when history was spoken, not written, seeing the days grow shorter was surely a frightening experience. The changing of the seasons was a … Continue reading Halloween is the scariest time of the year
Jessica Stam – joining the ranks of Canadian top models
By Doug Kennedy Could you imagine sending your 15-year-old daughter, sister or granddaughter to New York City and Europe to work at such a young age? That is how old … Continue reading Jessica Stam – joining the ranks of Canadian top models
New electricity rates announced
By Tammy Schneider The Ontario Energy Board has announced new prices for electricity, effective Nov. 1, under the Regulated Price Plan. These rates apply to households and small businesses. Prior … Continue reading New electricity rates announced
Kippers started on Lake Huron in 1965
By Doug Kennedy It has been interesting to find out that the Kincardine Kippers swim team was started by Ann Shar in 1965. She was from Michigan and was living … Continue reading Kippers started on Lake Huron in 1965
We need to support our local businesses
By Pauline Kerr Sometimes you just want to shake someone and shout, “Wake up!” Take, for example, the people who grumble about every COVID-19 aid package announced by the … Continue reading We need to support our local businesses
Remembrance Day adapts to pandemic
Because of the pandemic, Remembrance Day and the Poppy Campaign, leading up to Nov. 11, will have a very different look this year. The Poppy Campaign, traditionally run from the … Continue reading Remembrance Day adapts to pandemic
So much with COVID-19 depends on your point of view
By Pauline Kerr There are usually several ways to look at anything. The recent massive lineups at area assessment centres is an excellent example. While this area escaped the … Continue reading So much with COVID-19 depends on your point of view
What will hockey in Ontario look like this season?
By Doug Kennedy In my opinion, Lisa MacLeod was out of line with her announcement about the Ontario Hockey League last week. She is the Minister of Heritage, Sport and … Continue reading What will hockey in Ontario look like this season?