When I realized that the next edition of the Independent was due to hit the streets on Sept. 11, I knew I couldn’t let the date slide by without saying … Continue reading Remembering 9-11 By Tammy Schneider →

The last five years of my life have been filled with changes which have been leading me onward and upward to new achievements, challenges and adventures. The newest adventure in … Continue reading What stories do you have to share with me? By Colin Burrowes →

Premier Doug Ford opened this year’s AMO (Association of Municipalities of Ontario) conference by announcing plans to download 30 per cent of public health costs and 20 per cent of … Continue reading Forget the tool kit – time to change the system By Pauline Kerr →

Sixteen years ago, this past week, the unthinkable happened. The power went out, plunging Ontario and several northern and eastern states into total darkness, some for just a few hours, … Continue reading Fade to black →

By Pauline Kerr It seems that when the mercury rises, so does violence. The world reeled in horror at yet another round of mass murders in the United States. One, … Continue reading Need ways to stop gun violence →

By Pauline Kerr The final report from the inquiry into the murders of longterm care patients by nurse Elizabeth Wettlaufer was released last week. We can only hope the recommendations … Continue reading Nothing in place to stop her →

By Tammy Schneider Another late night Amber Alert, and another flurry of complaints and calls to 911 about the unexpected middle-of-the-night alarm. I just sigh when I think of how … Continue reading Alert me anytime →

Summer has finally arrived, and we can see the increase in traffic on the streets, in the stores and on the beach. As I look forward to our second summer … Continue reading Be a community steward →

By Tammy Schneider I’m as guilty as anyone for not taking the time to stop and smell the roses, of not stopping to be thankful when I should. But as … Continue reading Happy Canada Day →

By Barb McKay This will be my final column as editor of the Kincardine Independent. Next week, I begin a new chapter in my life. The change is bittersweet – … Continue reading Putting down my notebook →