GUEST COLUMN: There is So Much Going On in Our Community
What are you doing beside watching the snow fall and trees bending in the wind? I write this on December 29 when we are...
Letter: Grief in Tobermory – Yes, it’s a Thing
Having lived here full time for 26 years I’ve witnessed my share of grief. The loss of community leaders, neighbours, children, elders and lots...
John’s Column: MNBP After 25 Years – Car Things Got Done....
By John Francis
Twenty-five years ago, Municipality Northern Bruce Peninsula’s (MNBP)first elected Municipal Council was just getting itself organized. MNBP had been formed the previous...
Letter: A Special Thank You On Behalf of the Venus Cat...
Ten months ago the Venus Cat colony seemed a hopeless overwhelming endeavour and yet today I write to tell you the colony is in...
Letter: Future of the Cabot Head Road
The following letter was sent to MNBP Mayor and council.
Dear Mayor McIver and Council,
I see that the future of Cabot Head Road is scheduled...
Letter: Loose Dogs in Miller Lakea Community Concern
I am writing concerning five loose St. Bernard dogs that frequent the Miller Lake West area. A couple of years ago there were just...
John’s Column: The Bruce Peninsula Press Style Manual
By John Francis
As one keen-eyed reader pointed out to us, we used an American spelling — center — in an ad last issue, instead...
John’s Column: Old Forests: Sources of Knowledge Speakers Offer a Path
By John Francis
The 2025 Sources of Knowledge (SOK) Forum was held in Tobermory, Oct 24 to 26. The subject was Fire, especially Forest Fire....
Letter: SEPO Endorses Establishing Community Wildland Fire Protection Plans
The following letter was sent to Mayor Milt McIver and Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Council.
Dear Mayor McIver and Council,
The reality of a major...