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...
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...