CALLER HELPS STOP IMPAIRED DRIVER (LUCKNOW, ON) - Jan. 4, at 9:48 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a suspected impaired driver in the Village of Lucknow. Officers located the vehicle along Campbell Street in Lucknow and noted that the driver was exhibiting signs...
Daniel “Danny” O’Kane, 76, of Reading, Michigan, formerly of Tiverton, Ontario, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at his home. Born Dec. 5, 1947, in Kilrea, Northern Ireland, he was the son of William and Sara (Gribbon) O’Kane. He married Linda (Lewandowski) Mysko,...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - A powerful winter storm has been forecast for Southern Bruce County. The heavy snow and strong winds are likely to make driving conditions very dangerous. The South Bruce OPP is reminding residents to consider the following measures to prep...
Hunstein Kenneth “Ken” Bauman of Kincardine died Jan. 10, 2024, at the age of 91, due to complications of Pulmonary Fibrosis. In his own words, he wrote: I have gone – permanently – but please don’t fret as I have been wonderfully healthy and active int...
Elevated Influenza A activity has prompted Grey Bruce Public Health to underscore the importance of receiving the flu vaccine. Surveillance data indicates a surge in Influenza A cases at both local and provincial levels, leading public health to remind residents that there is still tim...
(BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - An investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth OPP Community Street Crimes Unit, Grey-Bruce Community Street Crimes Unit, Organized Crime Towing and Auto Theft Team, and members of the Huron County OPP, resulted in the recovery of a stolen pick-up truck and seizure of ...
Nancy Frook of Tiverton, died peacefully, with family by her side, at the South Bruce Grey Health Care, Kincardine, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. She was 72. Born in Owen Sound, April 25, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and ...
LIQUOR SEIZED AT NEW YEAR'S EVE RIDE CHECK (WALKERTON, ON) - Dec. 31, at 4:34 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE check along Hinks Street in Walkerton when a vehicle was stopped. Officers seized a quantity of alcohol from the vehicle. The driver,...
Donald "Don" Robinson (known as "Scrapper" in his youth, or so we are told, probably by him), he of the flowing mane, committed "cannabis advocate," pescatarian before it was cool (in fact, before it was even understood), painter extraordinaire and unintentio...
Due to impending worsening weather conditions for this weekend, and out of an abundance of caution, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre has re-scheduled the opening of “The Thread of the Story: When Artefacts Inspire Art” exhibition to Saturday, Jan. 20, from 2-4 p.m. ...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - The Huron County OPP detachment area is expecting some less-than-favourable weather arriving Friday and continuing through Sunday. Huron County is expected to receive a significant amount of snowfall, high winds, and varying temperatures which may cause danger...
Betty Adelaide Fry (Bowen) of Kincardine died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the Kincardine Hospital, Jan. 9, 2024. She was 95. Born Nov. 8, 1928, in Euphrasia Township, Grey County, she was the daughter of Sarah Adelaide Marshall and Arthur Vernon Bowen. Predecease...
Winner of this week’s Catch the Ace draw was Christie Graham who took home $1,565. She chose Envelope No. 22 which contained the Five of Clubs. If she had caught the Ace of Spades, she would have won the jackpot of $25,436! The jackpot next Wednesday should be almost $27,000; so, gr...
IMPAIRED DRIVER STOPPED AT RIDE CHECKPOINT (BRANT TWP, ON) - Dec. 25, at 4:13 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE check along Concession 8 in Brant Township, when a vehicle was stopped and officers determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol. Th...
Calvin “Kenneth” MacDonald of Kincardine died suddenly, Jan. 9, 2024, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, in his 88th year. Predeceased by his wife, Jennie (née Lamont); his sisters, Shirley Young and Lorraine Baker; and brother, Murray MacDonald. B...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - Hogan Allen (above) of Kincardine is a new cadet with the South Bruce OPP. Born and raised in Kincardine, he is a graduate of Kincardine District Secondary School (KDSS), went to Fanshawe College where he successfully completed the welding techniques ...
“Two Deer at Sunset” by Maud Lewis, 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, features two deer watching the sun set over a lake. Lewis, a folk ar...
(BRANT TWP, ON) - Jan. 8, at 11:15 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE check along Sideroad 30 in Brant Township when a vehicle stopped. Officers determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol. A 25-year-old Municipality of Chatsworth resident was ...
Christine Heinisch (above) is the new manager of financial services/treasurer for Huron-Kinloss township, effective Jan. 29. Mayor Don Murray made the announcement Tuesday. “Christine (Heinisch) brings more than 15 years’ experience in municipal finance and I’m thr...
It is important to be prepared for severe winter weather in Bruce County. Bruce County Emergency Management reminds everyone to get prepared by ensuring your home is winter-ready for potential significant winter weather events. “Getting snowed-in is a very real possibility dur...
Stephen MacEachern of Kincardine died peacefully in his sleep, Jan. 7, 2024, at the age of 86. Born Feb. 9, 1937, in Creignish, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, he was the fifth child of Christy Ellen Francis and Angus MacEachern, and grew up alongside 16 siblings on a farm overlooking St. Ge...
(GODERICH, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged a Goderich-area resident with Theft and Trespassing at Night, following an investigation involving two separate incidents. In the early morning hours of Dec. 8, 2023, a parcel was stolen from a residence on Cambria Road in Goderich...
Mary Eleanor Tully of Kincardine died, with family at her side, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at Trillium Court Retirement Residence, Kincardine. She was 88. Beloved wife of John “Jack” Tully. Loving mother of Stephen and Ann of Nepean, Michael and Sandra of Hagersville, Kevi...
Every December, birders across the globe unite in the world’s largest citizen science project, and collect data on Christmas Bird Counts. These events began as an alternate to the barbaric traditional Christmas side-hunt at which teams indiscriminately shot all birds and mammals jus...
The Bruce County Transportation Department is sending out this reminder about winter road safety. All road-users must travel safely, share the road, and respect others. STAY INFORMED ON WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS Explore the Bruce County Road Conditions web page which has been enha...
Norma Yundt (nee Calder) of Walkerton died suddenly and peacefully, while enjoying a cup of coffee and the glorious sunshine at Trillium Court Seniors’ Community in Kincardine, Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 in her 96th year. Norma will be dearly missed by her children, Jim and his wife, B...
The Kinetic Knights Robotics Team of Kincardine (FRC Team 781) is ready to run rings around the competition in the new FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) “Crescendo” challenge. Revealed Saturday during kick-off, held at the Kincardine Legion, ...
Q: I would like some tips to help me stay on track with some New Year’s Resolutions I have made. I know this topic has been done in previous years but wonder if you could revisit it and give me some advice to help me succeed? A: 2024 is now upon us and a new year is a great time ...
In December, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.7 percentage points to 4.4 per cent. The provincial unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percentage point to 5.6 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality. That’s the word from the F...
Ruby Kathleen Peterbaugh, beloved wife of the late Donald Peterbaugh, of Ripley, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton, at that age of 90. Born Oct. 20, 1933, in Bruce Township, she was the daughter of the late Annie (Stanley) and Archie Bonnett. Dear mother o...
The 2024 Home Expo is returning to Kincardine, April 27-28, at the Davidson Centre. Hosted by the Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce, the event drew about 2,000 visitors last year, with many making the drive in from Listowel, Goderich, Port Elgin and Palmerston and other nearb...
Margaret Alena Smith of Ripley, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 at the age of 86. Beloved wife, for 67 years, of the late Wesley A. Smith who predeceased her in June. Born Sept. 18, 1937, in Kincardine, she was the daughter of the late Lolita (Stroud) and John Henry Quinn. Dear mothe...
Bruce County development charges are in effect, as of Jan. 1, 2024. The county did not receive any appeals to the development charges bylaw by the appeal period deadline of Jan. 2, 2024. Development charges are being implemented on a graduated basis over a 10-year period, with only ...
Angelina “Angie” Poulin, formerly of Kincardine, died peacefully, Dec. 30, 2023, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Jack Poulin for 56 wonderful years. Cherished mother of Kevin, Marc and Melissa Poulin. Proud grandma of Candace...
To all our friends and family near and far, we hope you had a lovely Christmas season and wish you all the best in 2024! We know everyone appreciated the good roads when travelling and getting to see family and friends for Christmas celebrations. We are so blessed to live in a free cou...
The Bervie Women’s Institute held its first meeting of 2024 at the Bervie Church, Wednesday morning. President Bev Berndt opened with a welcome and the usual openings and grace. The Roll Call, “A favourite author and one of his/her books,” was answered by 11 members a...
The Kincardine Legion rang in the New Year like no other! Adam Cousins and his band kept the hall rocking all night long with great music. You couldn’t have asked for a better time. A big shout-out to all the volunteers who put in a lot of time planning this awesome event; you were ...
SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH LEADS TO ROAD CLOSURE (MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE, ON) - Jan. 3, at 4:15 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a single-vehicle collision along Bruce County Road 1 in the Municipality of Kincardine. Officers arrived to find a delivery truck...
(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged an Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township resident with a Prohibited Driving offence, along with several other offences, following a traffic stop by police. Dec. 27, at 4:05 a.m., officers were patrolling in Ashf...
(LONDON, ON) - More enforcement, more charges. That's the end result of the 2023-24 Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign for the West Region OPP. Officers with the 13 detachments conducted impaired-driving checkpoints at locations across southwestern...