John’s Column: The West Road 20 Years Later — Anatomy of...
By John Francis
Every now and again I go through old issues of this newspaper to remind me of what the issues have been over...
John’s Column: Infrastructure Funding: The History of Arenas in Lion’s Head
By John Francis
Our municipality is facing a double whammy: deteriorating infrastructure and a rising population. And we’re not the only ones. The Government of...
Letter: Control the Stray Population – Get Your Cats Spayed and...
~ For Otis ~
On the afternoon of Friday, August 8th, we learned through a network of texts that an injured kitten had been found...
Letter: 213 Big Tub Road –Development Proposal Raises Concerns
The following article has been submitted by concerned residents regarding the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula’s (MNBP) handling of the property at 213 Big...
John’s Column: Superb Online 3D Models of our Historic Shipwrecks
By John Francis
The Men’s Breakfast is a peninsula institution; all those (men) who are interested gather for breakfast and a speaker one Saturday morning...
Letter: Venus Cat Family Update – Kittens Looking for Forever Homes
The Venus kittens are looking for their forever homes. So if you are thinking about adopting a kitten, or deciding if the pet you...
Letter: Vandalism to Sign on Dorcas Bay Road
We are writing to report vandalism to signage at the junction of Dorcas Bay Road and Borden Drive.
We have owned a seasonal cottage on...
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...
John’s Column: Why Are There So Many STAs? It’s Our Building...
By John Francis
STAs — Short-Term Accommodations — are properties rented for periods of less than a month, primarily for recreational purposes. They’ve been around...
Letter: Pike Bay – A Small Little Community That Holds a...
There are little dirt roads that lead to homes, trails, and special places. People wave when you drive by them, and the friendly feeling...