(ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH TOWNSHIP, ON) - A two-vehicle collision, involving a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck/trailer combination, has claimed the life of a Perth East resident. Dec. 12, just after Noon, the Huron County OPP, Huron County Paramedic Services and the Lucknow Fire D...
Kenneth “Paul” Pickett of Kincardine died at home, Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, in his 82nd year. Beloved father of Mace (Kimberly) of Richmond Hill, Kyle (Monica) of Ottawa, and Adyn (Becky) of Whitby. Grandfather of Joshawa, Daniel, Mia, Marco, Elizabeth, Sawyer. He will be m...
The following Letters to Santa were written by Ms Krupp’s Grades 1 and 2 students at Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School: Dear Santa, I hope you and Mrs. Claus are feeling good. This year I am wishing for an X-Box, a Play Station 5, new markers, and roller skates please...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - Dec. 10, at 6:37 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a two-vehicle collision along Upper Lorne Beach Road in the Municipality of Kincardine. Officers responded to find a golf cart had struck a parked vehicle. The driver was found to have be...
Walter Lenio of Tiverton, died peacefully, with family members by his side, both virtually and in person, Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, in his 64th year, after a long battle with chronic leukemia. He was born in Midland, one of seven children. Predeceased by his parents, and his brothers, M...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - The Huron County OPP has implemented the CAMSafe program, aimed at creating a database of residential and commercial security cameras within a community that may act as a resource for police when investigating offences/crime. When police officers use the CAMSa...
(GODERICH, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged a Goderich resident with Impaired Driving offences, following a traffic stop in Goderich. Just before 1 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, officers were patrolling in the Town of Goderich when they stopped a vehicle on South Street to check t...
Many people enjoyed the musical talents of the Kincardine Community Singers, featuring songs of Christmas, at their concerts on the weekend. Such talented singers and musicians, under the direction of Patt Lowry, with accompanist Liz Coates. It was a real treat to start off the holidays. ...
The Huron Fringe Field Naturalists were treated to fascinating history and facts, beautiful photographs and remarkable stories, as long-time club member and life-long birder, James Turland, shared his passion at the meeting, Thursday. Turland is generous with his time and talents, lead...
Linda Deborah Pannell of Kincardine died at home, surrounded by love, Dec. 7, 2023, at the age of 76. Survived by her loving daughters, Deborah (Wayne Burke), and Melissa (Anthony Matthews); her grandchildren, Jessica, Kylee (Evan Koller), Lily, Kate James and Ella; and her two great-g...
Admission proceeds from the Handmade Christmas Artisan Market, held Nov. 17-19, resulted in a donation of $3,560 to Huron Shores Hospice. The donation was made Wednesday afternoon, by Nicole Rae Ireland of Stilara. “We extend our deepest gratitude to Nicole for organizing the ...
It was a cold, windy night, with a bit of snow in the air, but a good crowd gathered at St. Andrews Park in Tiverton for the annual tree-lighting, Sunday evening, Dec. 3. Santa Claus greeted everyone and then had the children count down for the lighting of the large tree on the east si...
Two local FIRST Lego League Challenge (FLL) teams have advanced to the provincial finals in Oshawa in January, after finishing first and second for the Champion’s Award at the qualifying regional held Saturday, Nov. 25, at Kincardine District Senior School. The Master Pieces won ...
Brockton mayor Chris Peabody (above right, with new deputy warden Luke Charbonneau) has been elected warden of Bruce County for a second term. The election was held Thursday, during the inaugural meeting of the 2023-24 council term, held at the Walkerton Administration Centre. Peabo...
Volunteers at the Kincardine Food Bank were busy sorting donations of non-perishable items, gratefully received over the past couple of weeks, as the demand continues to soar. Thursday morning, the line-up was almost out to Russell Street from the door leading to the food bank, located...
POLICE ARREST IMPAIRED DRIVER AT RIDE CHECKPOINT (WALKERTON, ON) - Dec. 7, at 11:22 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE check along Yonge Street North in Walkerton when a vehicle was stopped. Officers determined that the driver had been drinking alcoho...
Christmas can be a difficult time for many people for a number of reasons. So, to help create a community environment, organizers are again holding a community meal at 1 p.m. on Christmas Day, Monday, Dec. 25. This is an open invitation to individuals, couples, families or even visi...
Santa Claus has already made a few appearances in the community, including Hometown Christmas, the Santa Claus Parade, and the Tiverton Tree-Lighting celebration. He is returning to downtown Kincardine, over the next two Saturdays, to visit. Saturday (Dec. 9), Santa will be strollin...
Christmas was the theme when the Bervie Women’s Institute met at the Bervie United Church, Wednesday. President Bev Berndt welcomed everyone and gave an update on several of our members who have been experiencing health issues. We wish them a speedy recovery. The meeting opened w...
More than 120 Unifor members at Sobeys Kincardine could be on strike, effective 9 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 7, if the employer does not come to the table with a fair agreement. That’s the word from the union, in a press release issued Thursday. “Our union is here to deliver i...
The New Year’s Eve tickets are SOLD OUT. Sorry if you missed out on this opportunity, maybe next year. Wednesday’s Catch the Ace draw saw Steve Musselman win AGAIN, taking home $998! He chose Envelope No. 47 which contained the Six of Hearts. If he had caught the Ace o...
(KINCARDINE, ON) – Nov. 28, at 5:44 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a home invasion along Princes Street South in Kincardine. Officers arrived to find that the homeowner had been injured and the involved person had already left. As a result of the police ...
The following Letters to Santa were written by students in Becky Cohoon’s Grade 1 class at Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School Dear Santa, Thank you for the presents last year. My favourite colour is red. What is your favourite colour? I would like Just my style mood jewe...
IMPAIRED DRIVER NABBED IN COLLISION NORTH OF GODERICH (ASHFIELD_COLBORNE_WAWANOSH TWP, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged an Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township resident with impaired driving offences, following a single-vehicle collision north of Goderich. At approximately...
Mark Trevor Yalden died suddenly, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at his home in Kincardine. He was 51. Lovingly remembered by his mother, Shiela; his four siblings, Ruth (Jim Thorpe), David, Neil (Darla) and Hugh (Simona). He loved, and was dearly loved by, his nieces, Alice, Lucy, Evah, Sh...
The Kincardine and District Lions Club had a couple of things to celebrate over the past couple of weeks. First off, a fund-raiser was held at the Bruce Steakhouse, Nov. 25, in support of the club’s All-Wheel Park project. At the conclusion of the event, the Lighthouse Blues F...
Helen Finlayson (née Hutton) died at Trillium Court Long-Term Care, Kincardine, Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, in her 81st year. Born Feb. 10, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Mae Hutton. Beloved wife of Robert “Bob” Finlayson of Kincardine. Dear Mother o...
POLICE CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE THEFT OF TOOLS (ELDERSLIE TWP, ON) - Nov. 27, at 9:49 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft at an address along Concession 6 in Elderslie Township. Sometime between 1-5 a.m. Nov. 27, a large quantity of tools was taken. The l...
Jenn Robinson (above) is the new Bruce County director of human resources, effective Dec. 18. As a member of the county’s senior leadership team, Robinson will administer collective agreement negotiations, policy and procedure development and implementation, employee relations, a...
(GODERICH, ON) - The Huron County OPP Auxiliary Unit, in co-operation with Zehrs Grocery Store in Goderich, hosted the annual "Stuff-a-Cruiser" food drive, Saturday. The four-hour food collection event was a success! More than 1,000 pounds of non-perishable food items we...
Harold Wilson Maurer of Kincardine, died peacefully, with loved ones at his side, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at the age of 80. Beloved husband of the late Lynda Maurer (2022). Dear father of Darren of Virginia, and Darcie of Kincardine. ...
Construction activity has begun on the 30-acre property at the east end of Bruce Avenue in the former Town of Kincardine. That’s the word from the Municipality of Kincardine, in a press release issued Tuesday. Known as the Brown Subdivision, the development along Highway 21 in...
Margaret (Peg) Elizabeth Thuell (nee MacTavish), of Innisfil, formerly of Huron Township, died suddenly Dec. 1, 2023, at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, in her 86th year. Peg is survived by her husband of 64 years, Claire; her son, Brent, and his wife, Lisa; her daughter, P...
After being on hand Dec. 2 in Dubai to witness Canada and more than 20 other countries launch a declaration to triple global nuclear generation capacity by 2050, Bruce Power has signed a Net-Zero Nuclear Industry Pledge to help achieve this lofty goal. The pledge was launched Tuesday (...
Q: I have an intensely itchy head with a red rash and white specks on my hair that brush out very easily. I have ruled out lice and wonder what else it could be? A: Lice can result in a very itchy head and is accompanied with the presence of white nits (lice eggs) on the hair. Your abo...
It was warm and cozy in the social room at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre, as Santa and Mrs. Claus visited with a plethora of children during Ripley’s 23rd annual Christmas Celebration, Saturday evening. A crowd of young and old enjoyed free public skating, beginning at 5 p.m....
About 100 seniors enjoyed a delicious Christmas turkey dinner, with all the trimmings, thanks to the Tiverton and District Lions Club, Friday night, at the Whitney Crawford Community Centre. This is the 45th annual event, and MC Hank VanMoorsel said that, to date, the Lions and their h...
Belated Birthday greetings to Doug MacDonald, Kathy Martin, Laura Irwin and Cameron Lamont last week. Joyce Farrell and Anna Leis celebrated their birthdays Friday evening with family. The community bridal shower for Emily Simpson, Saturday, was well-attended and lots of good wishes ar...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - The South Bruce OPP arrested and charged two motorists with impaired driving in two days: Dec. 4, at 12:44 a.m., a South Bruce OPP officer checked a vehicle along Third Street in Walkerton and found the driver had been drinking alcohol. ...
A massive crowd gathered in downtown Kincardine, Saturday evening, for the annual Santa Claus Parade, under the theme, “What Christmas Means To Me.” Organized by the Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce, the parade began at Connaught Park and wended its way along Bro...