Author: Clean Technica
Kincardine budget sees 4.94 per-cent tax-rate increase
Kincardine council has agreed on a budget for 2022 after much deliberation. On Tuesday, February 15, a tax increase of 7.11 per-cent was proposed. Treasurer Roxana Baumann recommended that the budget be adjusted to meet a five per-cent increase. Council discussed some options to reduce costs, such as reduced grounds maintenance, removing yard waste depot, […]
KSMF says farewell to two long-time supporters
As the Kincardine Summer Music Festival (KSMF) comes into its 31st year, the board of directors are saying goodbye to two long-time supporters of the annual festival. Kevin MacKay, who leaves his position as Chair and Ken Gannett, who leaves his position as Treasurer, will surely be missed. MacKay has served as the Chair of […]
Letter to the Editor: Thank you note to a downtown business
I am writing this letter to thank the hard working, professional and upstanding men at B& Y Appliances in Kincardine. On Wednesday I walked into the store and was greeted by Richard. I explained that I needed a new fridge as mine had not worked properly for several months and then finally quit. Bill, the […]
Downtown Kincardine fills the Sleepers van
Sleepers Bed Gallery, along with other downtown businesses, held a “Fill the Van” event throughout the month of February. Sleepers kicked things off by offering $100 off of any purchase over $899 with non-perishable food donations until Feb. 23. Over $900 was raised in monetary donations, and an additional $5,000 worth of food items were […]
More people are relying on community food groups, co-ordinator says
Rising housing costs and general price increases are leaving less money for food, causing more people to rely on community food programs, said Paul Wagenaar, the United Way’s food security co-ordinator. Stigma against people who use these services must be broken and more affordable and safe housing is needed, he told Grey County councillors in […]