Karen Edda Breitbach (nee Von Oesen) of Kincardine, died Oct. 13, 2026, at the age of 86. Born in Germany, Nov. 9, 1939, she moved to Toronto with her family as a teenager. Adventurous, spirited and fiercely determined, she crisscrossed Canada and the globe, eventually settling in Orang...
(BLUEWATER, ON) - One person has been charged after failing to move over for an emergency vehicle in the Municipality of Bluewater, near Goderich. Friday, Oct. 16, just before 9 a.m., a member of the Huron County OPP was conducting traffic enforcement as part of Operation Safe Haul, on H...
The Municipality of Kincardine is calling on the Province of Ontario to take immediate action to improve road safety along Highway 21, particularly in the area of Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School (KTTPS), following a serious, four-vehicle crash in that area, Tuesday afternoon (O...
A huge thank you to everyone who turned up Thursday morning to help with our Poppy Campaign envelope stuffing. We had a great turn-out, the job was completed in great time, and that kind of community spirit is exactly what keeps our Legion strong. The campaign continues to roll, and we st...
(LONDON, ON) - The West Region OPP has released the results from the "Operation Impact" Thanksgiving long-weekend traffic campaign. The campaign, which ran Oct. 9-12, focused on the leading negative driving behaviours that contribute to death, injury and property damage on Ontario roads ...
Bruce Power's supplier partners marked World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, Oct. 10, with $75,000 in donations to Huron Shores Hospice in Tiverton. World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is observed annually on the second Saturday in October to raise awareness and advocate for improved ...
Those affected by the apartment building fire at 915 Huron Terrace in Kincardine, will be made welcome at the winter coat distribution next week. That's the word from organizer Wendy Cox who says she was contacted by one of the evacuees of that building, and has agreed that they may come...
Bernardus Antonius Matheus (Bennie) te Vaarwerk of Tiverton, formerly of Eibergen, the Netherlands, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre in Kincardine, Oct. 8, 2026, at the age of 81. Bennie was a man of few words and no nonsense. He was...
Harold and Shirley Galloway of Harold's Woodworking and Gift Shop in Ripley have donated $1,000 to the Kincardine Hospital redevelopment and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) project. The presentation was made Tuesday afternoon, to members of the Kincardine and Community Health Care Found...
Louise (Brak) Bursey of Kincardine died, surrounded by the love of her family, Oct. 9, 2026, at home, at the age of 66. Survived by her husband, David (married, 1979); and sons, Brian (Leah), Steven (Natasha) and Patrick (Cindy). Deeply missed by her grandchildren, Cohen, Sawyer, Isaac...
Back by popular demand - discover the star you know you are! Lucknow's HAWK Theatre Company is bringing back its popular performance workshop series, with a pair of classes sure to appeal to potential jokesters of all ages! These workshops are meant to be fun, and no experience is requi...
John Doering Schnarr of Hanover, died peacefully, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at the Hanover Care Centre, in his 82nd year, after a lengthy illness. Survived by his wife, Deborah; daughters, Jasmine and Heather (Denis); grandsons, Stanley and Walter; brother, Richard (Louise); and sister, G...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - The South Bruce OPP is investigating a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 21, just north of the Town of Kincardine. Oct. 13, shortly after 3 p.m., officers were dispatched, along with Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services, to the four-vehicle crash o...
A capacity crowd of 220 people gathered at the Kincardine Legion, Friday night, for an amazing, high-energy performance by the Great Canadian Duelling Pianos. The dynamic duo of Joel Lightman and Cody Fenwick started hammering the keyboards at 8 p.m. and didn't stop through almost three ...
(ORILLIA, ON) - Throughout the long weekend, the OPP focused on behaviours that continue to contribute to serious and fatal collisions, including impaired driving, inattentive driving, speeding, and improper use of, or failure to wear, seatbelts. From Oct. 9-12, the OPP laid more than 9,...
Ontario’s nuclear advantage was on full display as Bruce Power hit a major milestone in its Unit 4 Major Component Replacement (MCR) in record fashion through innovation developed right here at home. The installation of 480 calandria tubes, key reactor components, in Unit 4’s...
(LONDON, ON) - The West Region OPP is launching Project Safe Haul, a co-ordinated commercial motor vehicle (CMV) enforcement initiative running from Oct. 13 to Nov. 1, aimed at enhancing road safety and reducing risks associated with unsafe commercial vehicles. Throughout the three-week ...
Bruce County Housing is restricting public access to its apartment building at 915 Huron Terrace, Kincardine, which was damaged by fire Friday morning, while restoration work is under way. That's the word from the agency in a press release, issued Monday. Kincardine Fire and Emergency S...
Volunteers with the Kincardine Labyrinth Peace Garden in Geddes Park, were putting Kincardine municipal election candidates through their paces as they worked together to prepare the garden for winter, Wednesday morning. Co-ordinated by volunteer Christina Bandomir, with master gardener ...
The Kincardine Community Concert Band has refurbished the 25-year-old Doug Scott memorial bench at Dunsmoor Park, Kincardine. Material was provided by the band’s newest sponsor, Jeff Hegmans of Heggy the Hedgeman. Scott, who died in 2001, was not only a saxophone player with the co...
Happy Thanksgiving to all our family and friends near and far! Several families gathered over the weekend, and we wish everyone safe travels wherever you go! We enjoyed another week of beautiful weather and some stunning sunsets too! Hopefully, someone saw the Draconid meteor showers in ...
(BROCKTON, ON) The South Bruce OPP is seeking the public's assistance in relation to a theft in the Municipality of South Bruce. Monday, Oct. 12, officers were dispatched to the intersection of Schmidt Road and Pletch Court, in response to a theft of telecommunications cable. The invest...
The Bruce County Public Library is introducing a new collection of Discovery Backpacks to help children learn through reading, playing and hands-on exploration. Designed for children, ages four to nine, these backpacks bring together books and activities on a specific topic in one easy-t...
Mildred Griffith says keeping busy is the answer to a long and happy life. And she should know since she will turn 100, early next month. Saturday afternoon, the Kincardine woman celebrated this impending milestone with family and friends at the Kincardine Legion. "You know, I never exp...
Larry Bannerman (above, left, with Tina Taus of Bruce Power) has been named the Bruce Power Citizen of the Year. The award was one of 15 presented at the Community Achievement Awards, hosted by the Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce, Thursday night, at Ainsdale Golf Course....
John Kenneth 'Ken' Perrott of Kincardine died peacefully, in his sleep, Oct. 7, 2026, at Lakeside Long-Term Care in Toronto, with his daughter by his side. He was 99. Born June 16, 1927, in Kincardine, he was the eldest son of the late Jack and Isabella (McVinnie) Perrott. Survived by ...
The Bruce County Public Library is seeking community-minded residents to help guide the future of library services across the county. The library welcomes applications from individuals interested in serving as one of three public trustees. The board provides strategic leadership and gove...
With the spooky season upon us, it seemed only fitting that the Kincardine and District Horticultural Society welcomed a speaker who could remind us that some of the most interesting “spooky” creatures may already be living right in our gardens. Brian Robin of Grange Hollow e...
The Municipality of Kincardine continues to work with the Canadian Red Cross, Bruce County, Victim Services Bruce Grey, emergency responders and community partners to support residents displaced by the fire at 915 Huron Terrace, Friday morning. That's the word from the municipality in a ...
Ronald “Ron” John Ackert, formerly of Kincardine, died peacefully, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, with family by his side, at the Temiskaming Hospital, New Liskeard. He was 88 years young. Survived by his devoted and loving wife of 35 years, Pearl Ackert. Father of Sonja Grey (K...
DISTURBANCE AT KINCARDINE BUSINESS RESULTS IN CHARGES (KINCARDINE, ON) - The South Bruce OPP has charged two teens after a disturbance in downtown Kincardine. Wednesday, Sept. 30, shortly after 12:15 p.m., officers received the report of a group of youths engaged in a physical con...
Grey Bruce Public Health is reporting the area’s first laboratory-confirmed influenza cases of the 2026-27 respiratory illness season, as the Ontario Ministry of Health announces the planned roll-out of this year’s flu, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccines....
The Bruce County Public Library has announced planned improvements to the second floor of the Kincardine Library. From Oct. 20 to Nov. 30, the second floor will be closed while the space undergoes a refresh. During this period, adult and young adult collections will be temporarily unavai...
Bruce County is reporting no injuries after a fire occurred in a unit at the apartment building at 915 Huron Terrace in Kincardine, operated by the Bruce County Housing Corporation, Friday morning. In a press release, issued Friday afternoon, the county states that Kincardine Fire and Em...
The Municipality of Kincardine has opened the Davidson Centre as an evacuation and reception centre, providing a safe space for residents displaced by a structure fire on Huron Terrace in the Town of Kincardine. In a press release, issued Friday, Kincardine fire chief Guy Gallant states ...
The Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club has donated $50,000 to the BUILDKD-plus Campaign in support of enhancements to learning, athletics, arts, technology, and skilled trades spaces in the new Kincardine District Senior School. This $50,000 contribution brings the campaign very close to ...
(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - A resident of Arran-Elderslie has been charged with impaired driving, following a motor vehicle collision. Oct. 6, shortly before 10:30 p.m., South Bruce OPP officers were dispatched to a call involving a motor vehicle that had collided with a parked vehicle in th...
The 100 People Who Share Bruce County group gathered at Ainsdale Golf Course, July 27, for its summer meeting. Supper participants enjoyed a full barbecue chicken dinner before kicking off the evening’s business with an update on how funds awarded in October, 2025, and April, 2026, ...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - The Huron County OPP is looking for motivated individuals to participate in its first annual Citizen's Police Academy. The academy is an opportunity for citizens to learn about policing in a way that very few get to experience without becoming a sworn member of the O...
Walter (Wally) Donald Motz of Point Clark, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, died Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at the age of 91. After 69 years together, and less than two years apart, Wally is once again in the loving embrace of his dear wife, Elva, t...