What is happening in our county with the housing market? Recently, my husband and I put in an offer for a lakefront property in Kingsville. We offered $50,000 less than the list price. With an all cash offer, no contingencies and closing within a week if needed, it was a […]
Letters
Compassion and Understanding Make Life Easier for the Disabled
I’m a disabled member of this community and I’ve had many not so great experiences in this town — a lot by service providers, due to my disability. My family and even disabled friends and I have faced a lot of discrimination. It really makes me question why I wanted […]
E.L.K. Energy Responds to Recent News and Social Media Posts
There’s been some controversy in newsprint and social media in the last week or so in regard to a compliance order laid by the OEB (Ontario Energy Board) against E.L.K. ENERGY in the amount of $5000. There’s confusion on the nature of this fine. The fine relates to an Audit […]
Privatization Proposal for the Ambassador Bridge
Dear Editor: The current plan to have car traffic using the Ambassador Bridge, with all truck traffic moving to the new Gordie Howe Bridge, may not be legal under US law. It would appear that both spans will be competing for the profitable tolls. Truck traffic in West Windsor is […]
Habitat for Humanity’s 3D-Printed Home Project
Dear Editor, I’m interested in contacting any Habitat for Humanity volunteers from Kingsville. My interest is with discussing the 3D-printed house scheduled to be built in Leamington. I’ve been involved with our local Central Arizona Habitat for Humanity build of our 3D-printed house here, and since Kingsville is our old […]
In Praise of Cold Water Swimming
My name is Joan Murray Barton, born and raised in Kingsville. My parents were Douglas and Leila Murray, and I had a brother John. I am a retired RN living in the bush here on the Bruce Peninsula for the past 17 years and loving every minute. What I would […]
Journey to Kingsville
Google tells us that the distance from Toronto to Kingsville is 361 km with a driving time of 3 hours and 46 minutes, that is, of course, if you’re not tempted to stop by the colourful and bountiful roadside vegetable markets. This journey to Kingsville, however, is a six decade […]
In Support of Small Business Protests If Done Safely
I am in support of small businesses controlling the amount of people in their store or restaurant. Doing everything to stay afloat but keeping people safe. But watching the news tonight, I feel the protesting in front of Family Kitchen in Leamington did a grave disservice. Not a mask in sight, […]
A Heartfelt Thank You to our Public Works Department
The Kingsville Public Works Department just cleaned and plowed our street of snow this morning December 1, 2020. There were two fellas in the truck. The one was driving and plowing. The other came out of the truck and was actually cleaning the end of every driveway where the plow […]
As I Remember … Stranded on the Ice
I answered the phone. It was a member of the Livesey family informing me that kids were stranded on the ice. My dad and I drove to the lake. There was a crowd and the Fire Department. I asked a friend, “What’s the story?” and he said, “They have three […]