John’s Column: Hard Times in the Restaurant Industry
By John Francis
I remember the first time I ever met Dona (Chishom) LaFontaine. I had just bought a house in Tobermory and was trying...
Publisher’s Column: Our Economy Needs Town Water and Sewers
By John Francis, Bruce Peninsula Press
Northern Bruce Peninsula has a serious housing problem. Real estate values are so inflated that nobody can afford to...
Publisher’s Column: Moore Street, Lion’s Head Provincial Nature Reserve, STAs –...
By John Francis
There has been a lot of buzz and controversy around Moore Street in Lion’s Head, which serves as the main access to...
JOHN’S COLUMN: Will Our New Government Solve Our Housing Crisis?
Spoiler Alert: Don’t Hold Your Breath
By John Francis
Six years ago, Wanda and I visited Europe for the first time. It was a pleasure trip,...
Publisher’s Rant: In Which the Publisher Becomes Apoplectically Angry Because...
The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula has, by far, the lowest tax rate in Bruce County.
If you are a cottager or a land speculator,...
Short-Term Accommodation Report Coming December 16
By John Francis
There is a growing problem in tourist destinations around the world — visitors have much deeper pockets than locals. Landlords are pulling...
Publisher’s Column: We’ve Got Parking Policies that Actually Work. Can We...
By John Francis
As I look across Tobermory harbour from my desk, the MS Chi-Cheemaun ferry is sitting at her berth. She’s done for the...
John’s Column: Learning From Europe’s Experiences With Overtourism
By John Francis
On weekends and summer holidays, people from cities head for the water. It’s not just us — the same thing happens across...
Dragging Bruce County’s Budget Out of the 19th Century
By John Francis
When he appeared as a delegation to MNBP Council on Sept 11, Bruce County Director of Corporate Services, Edward Henley came to...
Short-term Accommodations — Do We Protect Investors or Quality of...
By John Francis
The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula has resolved to “do something” about Short-term Accommodations. This is going to be challenging and complicated....