The second annual Polar Plunge, in support of Special Olympics Ontario, will be held Friday, March 6, in the parking lot at UBC Local 2222, 385 Queen Street, Kincardine. Last year's event saw 17 brave souls jump into a tank of icy water, raising funds for Special Olympics athletes....
Marilyn Ann Ryan (nee Hall) of Kincardine died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at Stratford General Hospital. She was 85. Loving wife of the late Gord Ryan (2016). Beloved mother of Cindy (Ed) Ernewein of Elmwood, Connie (Mark) Bechberger of Chepstow, and Dan (Rebecca) Ryan of Glen Ross. ...
It's the final push for the Kincardine Hospital capital campaign and Canadian hockey icon Paul Henderson (above) is ready to do whatever he can to help the community raise the final $6-million in support of the redevelopment of the facility. Last week, the Kincardine and Community ...
John William "Jack" Bradley of Kincardine, dear father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at his home, with his three angels by his side, daughters Vickie Cahill (Marty), Julie Bradley, and Joanne Collins (Ken). He was 87. He will be miss...
STOLEN VEHICLE RESULTS IN ARREST (KINCARDINE, ON) - Jan. 9, at 9:59 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a stolen vehicle at a parking lot along Huron Terrace in Kincardine. The complainant had driven into the lot in a Buick crossover when a man operating a Dodge SU...
Everyone is welcome to join in the fun and excitement at the annual family-favourite event, the Ripley Winter Carnival, Feb. 13-14, at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre. Embrace the chill of winter with a variety of activities, including: Costume Skate, Friday, Feb. 13, fro...
(ORILLIA, ON) - Today (Jan. 13) is Amber Alert Awareness Day, and the OPP is reminding Ontarians that Amber Alerts are a call for the public's help to find a child in danger. An Amber Alert is an emergency broadcast that is issued in the event of a child abduction. It is issue...
The Kinetic Knights Robotics Team (FRC Team 781) is getting ready to dig into the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) 2026 challenge, "Rebuilt." Revealed Saturday during kick-off, held at the Kincardine Legion, this year’s challenge is base...
Knox Presbyterian Church in Kincardine is kicking off 2026 with a couple of warm and inviting events to help keep the cold and snow at bay. Everyone is welcome to Coffee Time, Friday, Jan. 23, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at the church. Gather for coffee and treats. Bring a friend and make...
Our students were finally back to school this week after an extended Christmas break and everyone returned to a somewhat normal routine. January weather is unpredictable, to say the least. Lots of birthdays - it's a popular month! So, Happy Birthday to Margie Lochhead, Douglas Ande...
The Walker House Museum in Kincardine has partnered with Inspired Planet Productions to present a special screening of "All Too Clear: Beneath the Surface of the Great Lakes," Saturday, Feb. 28, from 2-4 p.m., at the museum. Using cutting-edge underwater drone technology, &qu...
Tickets are going fast for the 30th annual Robbie Burns Supper, set for Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Kincardine Legion. Hosted by the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band, this event celebrates the famous Scottish bard, with great food and fine entertainment. Doors open at 5:15 p.m., with sup...
"On the Rocks," a look at Lake Huron through the ages, is set for Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine. Everyone is welcome to join retired geologist Bob Geddes while he shares his knowledge and expertise about the rocks that...
Employment in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula economic region increased by 2,600 (1.5 per cent) in December, with gains in part-time employment (7.8 per cent; 2,700) partially offset by losses in full-time employment (0.1 per cent; 100). That's the word from the Four County Labour Ma...
Everyone is welcome to a special screening of 'The Nest," Saturday, Feb. 7, from 2-4 p.m., at the Walker House Museum in Kincardine. This powerful and genre-defying film explores the story of de-colonial writer Julietta Singh. At the end of her mother’s life, Singh re...
The Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation has announced that Canadian hockey icon Paul Henderson (right) has been named an honourary health-care ambassador for the foundation’s bold $18-million fund-raising campaign — supporting the community’s share of a trans...
Members of the Kincardine Lions were busy serving food and beverages and bussing tables, as they were the celebrity servers during the fund-raiser at Boston Pizza in Kincardine, Thursday night. Kincardine Lion Eric Visser (right) gets ready to serve customers at the "Dine fo...
Huron Shores Hospice is celebrating the extraordinary success of its end-of-year fund-raising campaign, "The Ripple of One: Creating Waves of Compassion," a community-wide effort that brought together individual donors, local organizations, service clubs, businesses, volunteers,...
The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance has been awarded "Accreditation with Exemplary Standing" by Accreditation Canada, following an on-site survey conducted in November, 2025. This is the highest accreditation rating, and signals that the alliance has met rigorous, evidenc...
The development of focused and co-ordinated action on housing in Bruce County took another step forward at Thursday's county council meeting. The setting of 10-year targets guides the county and municipalities as they continue to develop programs aimed at increasing the housing sup...
Happy New Year to all our Legion Corner readers! Let’s look forward to a fun year of Legion happenings and events in 2026. In case you missed it during all the holiday rush, the Ace of Spades was found during the Dec. 24 Catch the Ace draw. A huge congratulations to Chris Weaver ...
Vera Hanvey (Campbell) of Kincardine, mother, sister and grandmother, died peacefully, Jan. 5, 2026, after a long battle with illness, at the age of 84. Beloved mother of Julie (Chris) Durocher and Peter Hanvey. Incredibly proud and cherished Nanny of Jared Durocher. Vera is survive...
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has advised that warm temperatures, combined with rain over the next several days, are expected to increase water levels and create the potential for ice break-up throughout the Saugeen watershed. Temperatures are expected to remain abov...
HYDRO POLE STRUCK IN WALKERTON (BROCKTON, ON) - Jan. 6, at 6:41 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a motor vehicle collision involving a hydro pole on Durham Street East in Walkerton. Police attended the collision scene and found that a dump truck had struck a hyd...
The Bervie Women’s Institute met Wednesday morning, Jan. 7, at 10 a.m., in the Bervie United Church. President Bev Berndt welcomed everyone, and nine members joined in the usual openings. Roll Call was answered with "Reflections or Memories of our Women’s Institute.&qu...
As high school exam season approaches, staff at the Bruce County Public Library is pleased to welcome St. John Ambulance therapy dogs to several branches to help students relax and prepare for these exams. From Jan. 13-27 therapy dog teams will visit the library branches in Kincardine,...
POLICE SEEK WITNESS TO FAIL-TO-REMAIN COLLISION (BROCKTON, ON) - Jan. 4, the South Bruce OPP received the report of a damaged sign along Yonge Street South in Walkerton. Sometime overnight, a vehicle struck an electronic sign at a business property in the area of Yonge Str...
Barry Stanhope Jones of Kincardine died Nov. 24, 2025, surrounded by family and friends, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, at the age of 74. Barry (Baz to those he loved) is survived by his beloved wife, Tanya; children, Nina Jones (Todd Porter), Jamie Jones (Richelle ...
(ORILLIA, ON) - Through their unwavering commitment to keep Ontario roads safe, OPP officers took 766 impaired drivers off our roads during the annual Festive RIDE campaign which ran from Nov. 20, 2025, to Jan. 1, 2026. During the campaign, officers worked around the clo...
Patricia Anne "Patsy" Stewart (née Wittig) died suddenly, yet peacefully, with her son, Bill, and niece, Linda, by her side, Dec. 22, 2025, during a Santa Claus Party at Tiverton Park Manor, Tiverton, at the age of 99. Predeceased by her husband, Donald (2003); her par...
BAD START TO NEW YEAR FOR MOTORIST (BROCKTON, ON) - Jan. 1, at 3:29 a.m., a member of the South Bruce OPP stopped to check a vehicle along Highway 9 in the Municipality of Brockton. The vehicle had slid off the travelled portion of the roadway, entering a snowbank and nearly st...
Bruce County has already experienced significant snow and winter weather this season. And if history has taught us anything, it's that the next storm isn't a matter of if — it's when. Heavy snow and ice storms don't just cre...
We wish everyone a very Happy New Year! It's been a very interesting couple of weeks of stormy weather, but we do live in one of the biggest snowbelts in Ontario! So, as long as everyone gets home safely, we are very thankful! We are also grateful to those driving snowplows and our...
Muriel Isabel Lamont (nee Wylds), beloved wife of Lloyd Lamont of Kincardine, died at the Kincardine Hospital, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at the age of 87. Born Aug. 20, 1938, in Kincardine, she was the daughter of the late Isabel (Mitchell) and Wes Wylds. Missed by her in-laws, Betty-J...
(WEST REGION HEADQUARTERS) - The annual Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign has concluded with nearly 300 drivers now facing impaired-driving charges. From the start of the campaign, Nov. 20, 2025, until its conclusion, Jan. 1, 2026, West Region OPP officers...
Everyone is welcome to join certified fitness instructor Carmen Coburn, and explore all the benefits of movement and music on the body and mind, with dancing. Enjoy Rumba, Cha-Cha, Mambo, Waltz and more! No partners needed. Line-dancing for fun and fitness runs: &nbs...
The Bervie Zoological Park, located on Highway 9 just west of Bervie, is accepting discarded, real Christmas trees (no plastic or fake trees). Drop off your real Christmas trees for the animals to enjoy, at the zoo's main entrance at 5138 Highway 9, Kincardine. Trees must be che...
Huron-Kinloss council has agreed that all the stairways along Boiler Beach should be removed, and proper access provided to those who want to go to the beach. Community services director Mike Fair brought a report to council at the December committee-of-the-whole meeting, outlining tha...
A group of almost 75 people associated with Conservation Authorities in Ontario, has voiced concerns about the proposal to amalgamate the current 36 agencies into seven regional ones. The group has sent a letter to Ontario premier Doug Ford and various provincial ministries, outlining ...
All roads in the Kincardine area were re-opened late Friday night (Jan. 2), after the five-day blizzard that began Monday afternoon (Dec. 29). Highway 21, from Kincardine to Amberley, was finally opened at 10:30 p.m., while Bruce County Road 7, from Ripley to Highway 9, was also re-ope...