July 17 marks a very special day in Canadian history as the Royal Canadian Legion celebrates its 100th Anniversary. Although the Legion was established in 1925 following the Unity Conference of several veterans' organizations, it officially became incorporated by an Act of Parliament on J...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary has partnered with New Orleans Pizza in Kincardine, on a new mouth-watering fund-raiser! New Orleans has created a coupon card with a savings package of more than $150, which you can purchase at a cost of $25. For every c...
Cassidy Lark won the Kincardine Community Catch the Ace draw, Wednesday afternoon, July 15, taking home $608. She chose Envelope No. 15 which revealed the Ace of Hearts, meaning the Ace of Spades remains in play. Organized by Huron Shores Hospice and the Tiverton and District Lions, the ...
Grey Bruce Public Health is advising residents and visitors to take steps to safeguard their health as the area continues to deal with a heat event, along with very poor air quality, caused by wildfire smoke pushed into the area from northwestern Ontario. Environment and Climate Change C...
The Quilt Show, scheduled for July 16-17 at Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine, has been cancelled due to unfavourable weather conditions. The show was a joint effort between the church and the Kincardine Sunset Quilters' Guild.
With approval from the Ontario government, construction of the Kincardine hospital redevelopment project should be under way by next spring. That's the word from Nancy Shaw, president and chief executive officer of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, which operates hospitals in Kincardin...
The Lake Huron Coastal Centre's youth corps was back in Kincardine for the third year in a row to learn about the coastal environment. For three days earlier this month, 12 high-school-aged volunteers learned about plastic pollution, coastal processes, and shoreline ecology. They used w...
Bruce Power has completed the construction of its on-site hot-cell facility which will play a critical role in supporting the production of Lutetium-177, a cancer-fighting medical isotope used in the treatment of prostate cancer and a growing number of targeted therapies in the rapidly-ex...
In June, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 0.3 percentage points to 5.6 per cent, while the provincial unemployment rate also decreased by 0.3 percentage points to 7.1 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality. That's the word from the F...
The Kincardine Legion, in partnership with the Municipality of Kincardine, will host a formal dedication ceremony to unveil the community’s new commemorative Remembrance Crosswalk. The event is part of the official 100th anniversary of the incorporation of the Royal Canadian Legion...
(BROCKTON, ON) - July 13, at 3:31 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP, Grey County and Bruce County Paramedic Services, and the Brockton Fire Department responded to a serious collision at the intersection of Sideroad 10 South and Concession 4 East Brant, in the Municipality of Broc...
Q: I have been taking medication for cholesterol for many decades and wonder if there is anything different or any new medications available now? A: That is a great question but first, we would like to review what exactly cholesterol is. Cholesterol, itself, is essential for our bodies...
The Walker House Museum in downtown Kincardine, welcomes visitors to enjoy free tours during Marine Heritage Day, Saturday, Aug. 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to check out the museum exhibits, free of charge, on this special occasion. The 11th annual Marine Heritage Day ...
(LONDON, ON) - The West Region OPP has announced it will be hosting auxiliary constable information sessions this month. The information session provides participants with the opportunity to gain knowledge, insight and helpful advice relating to the auxiliary OPP recruitment process...
A total of 111 people enjoyed the hot, sunny weather at the Kincardine Horticultural Society's annual Through the Garden Gate tour, held Sunday afternoon, June 28, at eight different gardens in the Kincardine area. The gardens ranged from the marvellous secrets of potato-growing to lands...
As the Municipality of Kincardine recognizes National Drowning Prevention Week (July 19–25) and this year's theme, "Prepare to be Water Smart," residents and visitors are invited to learn more about staying safe at the beach by joining a free Smart Beach Light and Beach Safety infor...
Donald James “Pige” MacKinnon of Kincardine died July 10, 2026, at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton, after a short illness, in his 80th year. Don, or “Pige” to many close to him, was born at the Kincardine General Hospital, July 14, 1946, son of the late John L. and...
(LONDON, ON) - Members of the West Region OPP are kicking off Operation Safe Driver, an education and enforcement campaign designed to enhance traffic safety among commercial and non-commercial vehicle drivers. Running July 12-18, this is a national annual traffic safety campaign le...
It’s summer, and Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine, is holding its annual Kids Clothing Drive. Organizer Wendy Cox will be at the church Thursdays, from 6-8 p.m., until Aug. 6, and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., until Aug. 8, to gratefully receive donations of clean clothes ...
The Mystic Cove gate, located between Victoria Street and Upper Lorne Beach Road in Inverhuron, part of the Municipality of Kincardine, will be open temporarily, Tuesday, July 14, from approximately 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This temporary access will serve as a detour while Bruce County Road ...
The provincial government is investing $11,527,255 to complete upgrades and repairs at hospitals in Bruce, Grey, Huron and Perth counties, creating a safer, more comfortable space for people and their families to connect to care and services, close to home. This funding is part of ...
Inverhuron resident Drew Robertson is calling on Kincardine council to re-open the beach access at the bottom of Bruce County Road 15 in the hamlet. Robertson brought his request to the council meeting Wednesday night (July 8), saying the current situation is hazardous and must be correc...
The Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation has announced the return of Giving Cruise Day, Friday, July 31, a one-day community fund-raising event held in partnership with Cruise Night in downtown Kincardine. This year, Giving Cruise Day is powered by an extraordinary act of gene...
Sheila Mae Hunter of Kincardine died peacefully, surrounded by family, Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton, in her 89th year. Beloved mother of Deborah Lajoie (Kevin Wood), and dear Nana of Craig, Jennifer (Mike Caswell), and Blake. She will be missed by her brothe...
(ORILLIA, ON) - The OPP is proud to officially join the 30Forward initiative, which aims to increase the representation of women in policing. Inspired by the 30x30 initiative, 30Forward is a Canadian movement dedicated to recruiting, retaining and advancing women in policing. By sig...
David Norman (Norm) MacArthur of Kincardine died peacefully, June 19, 2026, in Huntington Beach, California, at the age of 71. Norm leaves behind his beloved wife of 48 years, Betty Ann (Shelton); his sons, Jamie (Jodi), Joey, and Reggie (Grace); and his cherished grandchildren, Alex, Tr...
The volunteers, who have restored the beautiful gardens along the Kincardine boardwalk, enjoyed a meet-and-greet, Wednesday morning, at the boardwalk. Linda Stanley, boardwalk gardens co-ordinator, said the group had a late start due to the re-figuring of the walkway, but the volunteers ...
Several Bervie Women’s Institute ladies and two very good little boys joined the Kingarf Anglican Church ladies for a tour of the Bervie Zoo, Wednesday afternoon. The student tour guide did an excellent job of explaining the large variety of animals housed there by the Geddes famil...
(ORILLIA, ON) - A split-second decision behind the wheel can have life-changing consequences. During Operation Safe Driver Week, the OPP is joining its partners in promoting safer roads through education, awareness and targeted enforcement. Led by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Allia...
Grey Bruce Public Health is sharing ways to help prevent swimmer’s itch, after receiving reports of people getting the skin infection which, typically, causes minor, but unpleasant, symptoms. Swimmer’s itch is caused by microscopic parasites, released into bodies of water by ...
If you haven’t heard by now, July 17 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion. For the centenary, we have a full day of celebrations planned. From Noon to 2 p.m., we will be having a Veterans' Barbecue, which is free for veterans, spouses, widows and caregivers. If y...
Jason Ronald Burrows, formerly of Kincardine, died unexpectedly, June 29, 2026, in Edmonton, Alberta, at the age of 41. Forever deeply missed by his mom and dad, Dennis and Donna Burrows; brother, Jeff Burrows; nephews, Logan and Peter; and very special grandparents Jason was extremely c...
Mark Long won the Kincardine Community Catch the Ace draw, Wednesday afternoon, July 8, taking home $541. He chose Envelope No. 10 which revealed the Nine of Clubs, meaning the Ace of Spades remains in play. Organized by Huron Shores Hospice and the Tiverton and District Lions, the Catch...
The Kincardine Scottish Festival and Highland Games wrapped up Sunday with the Kirkin' of the Tartan service at Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine, in the morning, and an afternoon of children's activities and a concert in the park. At the church, members of the Kincardine Scottish Pip...
Despite the excessive heat and humidity, hundreds of people crowded Victoria Park, Kincardine, to hear the Canadian rock band, 54·40, Saturday night, at the Kincardine Scottish Festival. And the band delivered for its fans, belting out the hard rock tunes, loud and proud. 54&mi...
Bruce Power has signed a 12-year master supply agreement with Shawflex, strengthening a long-standing Canadian partnership that supports clean energy production, fuels economic growth, and reinforces the strength of Ontario’s nuclear supply chain. The agreement, highlighted Tuesday...
Elzo Tenyenhuis of Kincardine died peacefully in hospice, surrounded by family singing hymns and praying over him, July 2, 2026, at the age of 70. He had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in April. Born Sept. 23, 1955, in the Netherlands, he was the youngest of eight children. At the...
The moment I stepped through the gates of the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens, I was greeted by the unmistakable scent of summer. Not the scent of sunscreen or freshly-cut grass, but something softer. The fragrance of lavender drifted through the gardens like a June breeze, carrying hints ...
(LONDON, ON) - Members of the West Region OPP issued 4,372 charges across 13 detachments during the Canada Day traffic campaign, with most charges for speeding. The campaign, which ran from June 26 to July 5, highlighted the importance of life-saving equipment, such as seatbelts, he...
It had to be the hottest Kincardine Scottish Festival and Highland Games on record but that didn't deter hundreds of people from gathering in downtown Kincardine to hear the sound of the pipes and drums, watch the Clan Parade, and enjoy the pipe band competition. The day began with the s...