(LONDON, ON) - Members of the West Region OPP are out in force during this month's "Stay Focused" campaign. The campaign, which runs from March 1 to April 4, is aimed at reducing the number of deaths and injuries caused by inattentive driving on Ontario's roads a...
Q: During my pregnancy, I noticed that I am more prone to morning sickness and heartburn. What are the best ways to help manage these symptoms while pregnant? A: As we have mentioned in earlier Ask the Pharmacist columns, pregnancy can be such a wonderful experience. However, as ...
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has issued a water safety notice, warning of the possibility of localized flooding. Persistent cold temperatures and significant snowfall have resulted in an above-average snowpack and formation of thick ice on local streams and rivers. ...
$215,000 LOST IN CRYPTOCURRENCY SCAM (HURON-KINLOSS, ON) - March 2, the South Bruce OPP was dispatched to an address in the Township of Huron-Kinloss, where an individual reported being a victim of fraud. Investigation revealed that the victim had received a bill from a utiliti...
(OTTAWA, ON) - The OPP Anti-Rackets Branch and Serious Fraud Office have launched the 2025 Fraud Prevention Month campaign, "The Masks of Fraud." This year's campaign reveals the deceptive techniques used to commit fraud in today's digital age. It aims to eq...
Almost 20 brave souls jumped into a tank of icy water, Friday evening, at the inaugural Polar Plunge in Kincardine, raising $5,000 for Special Olympics. Organizer Haydon Armstrong of NPX in Kincardine said he and his family moved here five years ago and have wanted to hold this event f...
Domino’s Pizza is holding another “Dough Raiser,” Wednesday, March 12, in support of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary. On this special day, order two medium, three-topping pizzas, and a cheesy bread, for $26.99 plus tax (Offer C...
Highways 9 and 21 in the Kincardine area were re-opened by early Sunday morning (March 2), as were several Bruce County roads. At 1:30 a.m., the South Bruce OPP reported that the following roads were open: Highway 9, from Kincardine to Walkerton Bruce County Road 1, from ...
Kincardine council has officially adopted its 2025 budget, with a 7.13-per-cent tax-rate increase. Final approval came at the council meeting Wednesday night (Feb. 26). “Our council members have many considerations when they’re at the budget table from zero per cent to d...
It was a pleasant week in the Kincardine area until Saturday morning (March 1), when winter blasted back on the scene, as Highway 21 was closed, yet again, due to blowing and drifting snow. At 4:47 a.m., the South Bruce OPP reported Highway 21, from Kincardine to Southampton, was close...
Nancy Pauline Walden of Lucknow died peacefully, at the time of her choosing, at Wingham and District Hospital, Feb. 24, 2025, at the age of 71. Predeceased by her parents, Jean (Taylor, 1963) and Glen Walden (2018). Survived by her sister, Lynda Walden of Niagara; stepmother, Lois ...
Hurray, our students had a whole week of classes this week! According to some people, a week ago Friday was Day 26 of snow days! A winter to remember for sure and, hopefully, the weather will be a little kinder to us here in southwestern Ontario when spring is less than three weeks away/1...
Lucknow’s Music in the Fields has been named one of the top 100 festivals and events in Ontario for the third year in a row. The 2025 list of honourees was announced Wednesday (Feb. 26) during the annual Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) “Synergy” Conference in Kitch...
The speaker event, “Huron Disasters,” featuring local historian and author, David Yates, at the Walker House Museum in Kincardine, has been postponed to Saturday, March 8, from 2-3:30 p.m. Originally slated for today (March 1), it was re-scheduled due to the poor weather an...
The Municipality of Kincardine has announced that Dr. Yousry Soliman (above) has signed an agreement to join the Kincardine Family Health Organization as early as May. In addition to his practice, Soliman will also be practising at the Kincardine Hospital. This recruitment is part o...
Incumbent Lisa Thompson (above) was re-elected MPP for Huron-Bruce in Thursday’s provincial election, winning her fifth election by a landslide. Thompson, who represents the Progressive Conservative Party, captured 50 per cent of the votes (24,461), well ahead of second-place Ian...
Effective Feb. 26, the Bruce County transportation and environmental services department has placed weight and load restrictions of five tonne per axle on several county roads until further notice. Refer to the Weight and Load Restrictions Map.pdf to verify the impacted roads...
Bruce Power completed its Unit 4 Major Component Replacement (MCR) outage de-fuel milestone ahead of schedule, Feb. 25, highlighting its commitment to innovation and continuous improvement as its Life-Extension Program stays on-plan to return renewed units to service and provide clean ele...
Brooke Thomas is excited to take her love of figure skating to the next level at her first Special Olympics World Winter Games, March 8-15, in Turin, Italy. The 23-year-old Kincardine athlete has been skating since she was four years old, and been competing since she was eight. ...
Following a string of winter storms and many days of restricted travel, members of the local nature club were more than ready to end their social isolation. Sixty hardy souls battled the blowing and drifting snow to gather at the Point Clark Community Centre, Saturday, Feb. 22, for the...
Philip Bumbaca won $4,722 in the Catch the Ace draw. He chose Envelope No. 46, which revealed an Ace, but unfortunately for him, it was the Ace of Hearts ... so close! Next week will be a fun one, as the jackpot is estimated to be more than $100,000! Get your tickets on-line and in person...
Thelma Frances Whittington (nee Edden) of Kincardine, died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at the age of 90. She leaves behind her best friend, her champion and love of her life, William (Bill) Charles Hertel. Also survived by her children, James (Fred) Whittington, Kevin Whittington, Les...
POLICE INVESTIGATE THEFT OF SNOWMOBILE (MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE, ON) - Feb. 26, the South Bruce OPP received a report of the theft of a snowmobile at an address along Concession 2, Municipality of Kincardine. Sometime between Feb. 23-26, a blue-and-yellow 2003 Polaris Edge 8...
The “Lots of Socks” campaign in Kincardine is marking its 10th year and Community Living of Kincardine and District is urging members of the community to wear their loudest, brightest, patterned, and even mismatched socks, to create awareness and start a conversation about Dow...
William Fiegehen (above) was busy this week, helping dig out the snow surrounding fire hydrants in the Town of Kincardine. A Grade 12 graduate of Kincardine District Senior School in 2023, William is going to university in Windsor and, with road closures and the wild winter weather in ...
John Louis Cushing of Kincardine died peacefully, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, surrounded by his loved ones, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at the age of 78 years. Beloved husband of Peggy Cushing. Loving father of Andrea Cushing of Barrie; step-daughter, Elyse Mitche...
Get ready to unleash your creativity this March Break at the Bruce County Public Library. March 10-14, all 17 library branches will offer a series of exciting, art-themed programs as part of “In My Artist Era,” designed for children in Grades 1-6. These programs are free to...
After more than enough discussion and debate, Kincardine council has finally okayed its draft 2025 budget, with a 7.13-per-cent tax-rate increase. That equates to a hike of $171.97 in the municipal portion of the tax bill based on the average residential assessment of $275,000. Once th...
(LONDON, ON) - The calendar says it's still winter, but the thermometer says it's spring. One thing is for sure: the heavy blanket of snow covering Southwestern Ontario is rapidly turning into bone-chilling run-off, which can pose a serious safety issue. Members of th...
The Four County labour Market Planning Board has released its 2024-25 Labour Market Reports which can be found on the board’s website as follows: 2024-25 Local Labour Market Plan Clean Energy Impacts Report Examining Our Aging Workforce 2024-25 EmployerOne Survey O...
Almost 140 people joined in the third annual Coldest Night of the Year Walk, Saturday evening at the Kincardine Legion, raising $33,745 in support of the Kincardine Good Food Box Neighbour-to-Neighbour Initiative, and the United Way of Bruce Grey Teams gathered for photos with Blinky, ...
Highway 21 in the Kincardine area was finally re-opened, Sunday night (Feb. 23), after being closed for a week. For the past two months, this section of Highway 21 has been closed for 16 days. The most recent closure began early Monday, Feb. 17, as the OPP closed the highway from So...
DRIVER CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED (KINCARDINE, ON) - Feb. 20, at 10:38 p.m., a member of the South Bruce OPP stopped to check a vehicle along Durham Street, Kincardine. The investigating officer detected signs of impairment from the involved driver who was placed under arrest and tr...
The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board is calling on students, parents, staff, and community members to help shape the future of Catholic education by sharing their thoughts about the development of the 2025-26 budget. The board of trustees and senior administration are committe...
Get ready for a March Break filled with excitement, discovery, and family-friendly entertainment at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre. From March 8-15, the museum is transforming into a hub of fun with an incredible line-up of movies, magic, science, crafts, and even a giant ...
Three-year-old Iris Roberts of Kincardine decided to turn a snow bank into a beautiful spring garden, in anticipation of the changing of the seasons in about a month. She not only painted flowers on the snow bank at her home on Gary Street, but also posted a thank you message to the sn...
Highway 21, from Goderich to Port Elgin, remained closed for the seventh day in a row, Sunday morning (Feb. 23), as crews continued to clear heavy snow drifts, due to the blowing and drifting snow that hit Monday (Feb. 17). By 5 p.m., the South Bruce OPP reported that Highway 21, from ...
The Ripley Pharmacy has welcomed nurse practitioner Rebekah Peters to help provide enhanced health-care services in the community. A ribbon-cutting was held Thursday afternoon, at the pharmacy, with Huron-Kinloss mayor Don Murray and Huron-Bruce MP Ben Lobb in attendance, along with th...
The Ripley and District Lions Club has donated $7,500 toward the purchase of a Clarius (Canadian-made) point-of-care ultrasound machine to enhance patient care at the Ripley Medical Centre. The donation was made in memory of Ripley Lions Ronnie Nicholson, Wally Pollock and Doug Coultes...
It was warm and cozy at Knox Presbyterian Church in Kincardine, as about 100 people gathered in the activity room, Friday afternoon, for the community soup lunch which was postponed from Valentine’s Day, due to inclement weather. There were more than a dozen different kinds of so...