Letter: The Saugeen/Bruce Peninsula –A Great Place to Live – A...
As old age approaches, many of us think of how we want our mortal remains dealt with after our (inevitable) death. Most Ontario people...
“Cutting Their Meat” and “Shovel-Ready” Versus the “Giant Sucking Sound”
By John Francis
In 1992, American presidential wannabe Ross Perot said that if ratified, the NAFTA pact would result in the “giant sucking sound” of...
Publisher’s Column: MNBP’s Strategic Planning Exercise Finds a Lot of Consensus
By John Francis
Our municipal council hired a facilitator to conduct a strategic planning exercise for staff and council. I thought it was important so...
Letter: All We Want for Christmas …
Dear Santa,
Here at Bruce Peninsula District School we’re super happy to be back to in-person learning, seeing all our friends and teachers and taking...
Letter: 20 Years Ago Peninsula Welcomed First Wind Power
On November 30, 2002, there was a big celebration to welcome the first wind power to the peninsula. The turbine had been built over...
Publisher’s Column: Thinking Outside the Box — the Good and the...
By John Francis
The late Barbara (Hepburn) Grison left Lion’s Head in her youth but returned in her middle years. She bought and ran Lion’s...
Publisher’s Column: Building a Stroller’s Paradise Begins With Paths and the...
By John Francis
Councillor Megan Myles (she can keep the title until November 15) is doing an MSc in Rural Planning at the University of...
Letter: A Tale To Make You Weep
Coming down the road towards Hardwick Cove beach at the end of my walk, I immediately noticed something was different. The beautiful willow tree...
Publisher’s Column: “I’m All Right Jack” Doesn’t Cut It Anymore
By John Francis
Many of us who have owned property on the Saugeen Bruce Peninsula for awhile don’t pay a lot of attention to property...
Letter: Stunt Drivers & Swimmers in Big Tub Harbour
The following letter was sent to the Municipal Council.
Honorable MNBP Council,
Our cottage is located on high ground at the southern entrance to Big Tub...