John’s Column: Losing Public Road Access to Cabot Head – Hard...
By John Francis
From the day it came into service in 1896, Cabot Head Lightstation has been a beautiful place, sandwiched between rocky Georgian Bay...
John’s Column: Greenhouse Gases, Fuel Price Increases and Supply Shocks
Could a Family of Visitors Survive a Week on the Saugeen/Bruce Peninsula Without a Car? Could You?
By John Francis
On March 28, Bruce Peninsula Environment...
Letter: Venus Community Cats Shifting Efforts; Can You Help Buttercup’s Kittens
It is a new year … and we have a new name … Venus Community Cats.
On Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:00pm little Lollipop,...
Letter: SEPO Responds to MNBP with 2026 Budget Concerns
The following letter was sent to Mayor Milt McIver and the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Council
Dear Mayor McIver and Council,
This letter addresses concerns...
John’s Column: Let’s Do Something to Improve Our Butt-Ugly Public Spaces
By John Francis
Did I mention that we’re in Europe? We’ve been to Lisbon, Tenerife (that was a mistake) and Madrid. A few days ago,...
John’s Column: We Need a Saugeen Bruce Peninsula Historical Society
By John Francis
We just spent a week in Lisbon, Portugal — our first international holiday since the plague. We were struck by a number...
Letter: Cabot Head Lighthouse Accessibility
Trail-Only Approach Excludes ThoseWho Rely on Vehicle For Access
To the Editor,
The recent Cabot Head survey does not serve the community as well as it...
John’s Column: Want to Foster Economic Development? Start Paying Daycare...
By John Francis
Tobermory’s Primary Place child care centre is maxxed out. They can’t take any more young children.
But it’s not just the size of...
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...