Bruce County council has received an update from Triton Engineering Services Limited, regarding the ongoing third-party review of the Durham Street Bridge in Walkerton. Council heard that a recently-completed Bridge Condition Survey confirms that the existing bridge is generally struct...
(GODERICH, ON) - The Huron County OPP is investigating the theft of an automobile and personal items after a complaint was reported to police last week. Jan. 25, between 5:05-6:45 p.m., the Huron OPP received the report of a theft from a recreation facility in Goderich. After a...
Cathy and Bob Slesser were the winners of $1,856 in Wednesday’s Catch the Ace draw. They chose Envelope No. 36 which contained the King of Diamonds. If they had found the Ace of Spades, they would have shared $33,480.50! Its time to buckle down and really make this pot grow. You can...
Community Living of Kincardine and District prides itself on working with families to be a team of resilient and innovative problem-solvers. Recently, a family supported by Community Living was told their young child would be a good candidate for an eye-gaze frame as a form of communic...
The Municipality of Kincardine is pleased to welcome Dr. Owen Montpellier who joined the Kincardine Family Health Organization and began work this week. “We are thrilled to have Dr. Montpellier and his family join our community, a huge welcome,” said mayor Kenneth Craig (le...
It's almost February and, once again, it's time for the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary to officially start its 2024 fund-raising with the Bakeless Bake Sale. This has become an annual event for the month of February and the auxiliary is reaching ...
Susan Mary Watson (née Quinn) of Tiverton, died at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at the age of 79. Survived by her loving daughter, Cheryl Durant; and grandsons, Peter and Bradley. Remembered by her siblings, Donna Barnes, Michael Quinn, Stephen Qu...
A key strategic priority of Bruce County’s new Community Development Office is to increase housing options and encourage innovative housing solutions. This work on housing is undertaken by a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team with county representatives from land-use plann...
Anna "Joyce" Courtney (nee Campbell), beloved wife of the late Robert (Bob) Courtney, died peacefully with family by her side, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, at the age of 92. Born May 17, 1931, in Amberley, she was the daughter of t...
Huron-Kinloss council has approved the final draft of the 2023-33 strategic plan: Blueprint for our Future. The plan includes a new vision and mission statement, guiding principles and strategic priority areas. “The new strategic plan was a labour of love and represents what w...
(BROCKTON, ON) - Jan. 26, at 11 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE check along Durham Street East in Walkerton, when a vehicle was stopped. Officers determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol. A 41-year-old Town of Minto resident was served a ...
Britespan Building Systems Inc. of Wingham has made history by donating $1-million to support the Wingham and District Hospital Foundation’s “Caring Together” capital campaign. The goal of the campaign is to raise $2.5-million for a new Computerized Tomography (CT) sc...
It was another sold-out crowd as about 125 people gathered at the Kincardine Legion, Saturday night, to celebrate the 28th annual Robbie Burns Supper. Hosted by the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band, the event featured delicious food and great entertainment. Piper Brenda Colquhoun opene...
Surrounded by her family, and at a time of her choosing, Marian Evelyn Nisbett (nee Regnier) died peacefully, Jan. 29, 2024, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine. She was 88. Predeceased by her husband, Ronald Nisbett, Marian is survived by her children, Dean (Leslie), Kim...
POLICE ARREST IMPAIRED DRIVER AT RIDE CHECKPOINT (KINCARDINE, ON) - Jan. 28, at 12:13 a.m., members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE check on Highway 9, in the Hamlet of Bervie, when a vehicle was stopped. Officers determined that the driver had been drinking alc...
In recognition of February as Black History Month, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is hosting an afternoon of presentations and discussion on Black history and culture in Bruce County. Feb. 3, from 1-3 p.m., everyone is welcome to talks by guest speakers, including Ottawa-b...
The Bruce County Public Library is looking to spread the love this valentine’s season with the return of "Valentines for Seniors" at all 17 of its branches. Since its inception in 2022, "Valentines for Seniors" has delivered more than 1,000 cards to local seni...
Q: Can you review the various vitamins our body needs, the benefits they provide the body and the foods we can find them in? A: Yes, last week we mentioned we would do so. See below for the main vitamins our body requires from A to Zinc. Vitamin A Another name for Vitamin A is re...
Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey, in partnership with Business to Bruce, is hosting the annual International Woman’s Day celebration, Thursday, March 7, from 5:30- 9 p.m., at the Klages Mill and Garden in Chesley. This year’s theme is “Count Her In: Accelera...
Kincardine council has agreed to spend up to $15,000 on an external consultant(s) to assist with the facilitation of a public engagement process regarding equity, diversity and inclusion which will help council in its decision-making related to the Dr. Solomon Secord Monument. That&rsq...
Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine, is hosting a community hot soup lunch as part of the activities to mark this year as its 175th anniversary. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 14, from Noon to 2 p.m., at the church, located at 345 Durham Street, Kincardine. The church t...
Three people have each won 150 Huron-Kinloss dollars as the winners of the Holiday Shopping Pass promotion. Held Nov. 12 to Dec. 24, the promotion urged people to shop at participating businesses in Lucknow and Ripley, and for every $10 they spent, they received a sticker. Once they co...
So another week is sliding on by and January, 2024, will soon be history, as they say. Some more January birthday greetings to Donna Geddes, Susan Roberts, Aaron Dahmer and Julianne House and Meighan Hunter! Arlo Farrell did a great job playing hockey as goalie in Brussels last week...
Shirley Margaret Jean Fair (née Clark) of Kincardine, died at Brightshores Health Systems, Owen Sound, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Harold Fair (1998). Survived by her children, Mike (Becky) Fair, Dave (Val) Fair, Pauline (Gary) Somogyi...
Congratulations to Catherine Frook, winner of $1,782 in Wednesday’s Catch the Ace draw. She chose Envelope No. 10 which contained the Seven of Diamonds. If she had caught the Ace of Spades, she would have won $30,622! Better luck next time. It was a full house for the Saturday Me...
Dolores “Dee Dee” Labonte (nee Perry), formerly of Tiverton, died Jan. 24, 2024, at Southampton Hospital, at the age of 75. She was born in St. Louis, Prince Edward Island, Feb. 4, 1948. Loving mother of Susan Fitzsimmons (Brad), Ken Smith (Sandi), and daughter-in-law, C...
(BROCKTON, ON) - Jan. 25, the South Bruce OPP responded to an address in Brockton and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation. As a result of the investigation, a 20-year-old Municipality of Brockton resident has been charged with the following Criminal Code offe...
Maryann Vaughan Forster, beloved wife of Bob Forster of Lurgan Beach, died peacefully at the Walkerton Hospital, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. She was 74. Born May 3, 1949, in Houston, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Moon) and James B. MacLean. Greatly missed by her son...
Knox Presbyterian Church in Kincardine is celebrating 175 years of serving the community, by hosting numerous events and activities throughout the year. First off the mark, is a Community Soup Lunch, Wednesday, Feb. 14, from Noon to 2 p.m. Donations welcome. Holy Week worship servic...
“Bobby Orr Flying Goal” is the next print in the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary's Art/Easel Program fund-raiser. This print, on display at Sobeys Kincardine, is a licensed NHL collectible featuring Orr’s famous goal, May 10, 1970. T...
The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program is returning to the Bruce County Public Library branches in Kincardine, Walkerton, Port Elgin and Chesley, and the library is seeking dedicated individuals to join as volunteers. This program assists those with low to modest incomes, to receiv...
As Bruce Power strives to advance its sustainability goals and further its position in minimizing the environmental impacts and upholding strong business ethics, the company has been recognized with a strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Risk Rating from leading ESG risk rati...
Dr. Jason Murray says he is blessed to be working in the community where he grew up. And for that reason, the Kincardine physician, his wife, Stacey, and their son, Matthew (right), have pledged $250,000 over five years toward the Kincardine hospital’s “Building Health Care...
CALLER HELPS POLICE STOP AN IMPAIRED DRIVER (KINCARDINE, ON) - Jan. 23, at 1:27 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a suspected impaired driver operating a commercial vehicle in the Town of Kincardine. Officers located the vehicle and noted that the driver was exhi...
Margaret Schwichtenberg of Tiverton, died Jan. 20, 2024, at Huron Shores Hospice, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer, in her 87th year. Left to mourn Marg’s passing, are her best friend of 65 years, her husband, Alfred; her daughter, Kathryn Young (Br...
Bruce Power once again has been named among Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, an award based on an independent survey of more than 40,000 Canadian employees. The annual ranking, which Forbes created in partnership with market research firm Statista, is based primarily on a ...
Kenneth “Ken” Wayne Buckingham of Kincardine, died at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, in his 80th year. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Sharon (née Snowden) Buckingham; daughter, Sarah (Carolynn) Gludish; and his two grandsons...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - Jan. 22, at 8:27 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a person walking barefoot along Sutton Street near Broadway in Kincardine. Officers conducted a thorough search of the area. Footprints left by someone walking barefoot were located, but the ...
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) advises that forecasted precipitation, above freezing temperatures, and associated snowmelt are likely to result in above-seasonal water levels throughout the Saugeen Watershed over the next several days. Temperatures are expected to ris...
Marjorie MacTavish of Kincardine, beloved wife of the late James “Jim” MacTavish, died peacefully at the Kincardine Hospital, with family by her side, Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, at the age of 82. Born in Kincardine, Jan. 28, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Verna (Hicks) ...