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...
Letter: Response to “A Cycling/Hiking Trail that Doubles as an Emergency...
I have long felt that a valuable addition to the tourist attractions of the peninsula would include cycle friendly routes that get the cyclists...
Letter: Update on the Venus Cat Family – Next Step: Adoption
July 8, 2025… it might be summer but everyone has been working hard to help the Venus Cat colony! The neutering and spaying has...
Letter: Bill 5 – Most Recent Government Assault Could Reduce Preservation/Biodiversity...
I am saddened and shocked that the current provincial government had the temerity to push Bill 5 (‘Unleashing our Economy Act’) through. There was...
Letter: The Dangers of Entitlement
Recently, a 50,000 lb excavator was parked by a local contractor in front of a fire access gate on Carter Road, blocking emergency access...
John’s Column: A Cycling/Hiking Trail that Doubles as an Emergency Route
By John Francis
One day last week, Tobermory got cut off from the rest of the world. Somebody lost control of their vehicle halfway between...
Letter: Update on the Venus Cat Project – Thank you to...
Update on the Venus Cat Family… life does hold so many positive outcomes. It has been quite an eye opener watching our community step...
John’s Column: The Courageous Decision to Raise Taxes — Yep, Really.
By John Francis
As Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae, has been heard to say: “The only problem with Canada is that people...