(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - Sept. 28, at 11:23 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a suspicious person in Paisley. The individual was lurking around vehicles in the parking lot of an apartment complex, then ran off when confronted by tenants. Officers attended the area wh...
Huron Shores Hospice is hosting an insightful workshop, graciously sponsored by Ontario Power Generation, designed to empower the community and enhance everyone’s understanding of cultural humility. Scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 7, from 1-3 p.m., at the Davidson Centre in Kincardi...
The Pine River Watershed Initiative Network (PRWIN) has presented its environmental awards of merit, recognizing volunteers who have helped the organization in its mission of “clean water and a healthy eco-system within the Pine River watershed.” The awards were presented b...
The Tiverton Agricultural Society is welcoming everyone to the fall fair this weekend, Oct. 3-5, with the theme: “Strength in Our Roots.” Exhibits will be accepted Thursday night and Friday morning, with the officially opening of the fair Friday at 7 p.m., featuring the Tin...
Mary “Dianne” Atkinson (nee McCallum) of Kincardine, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, with family at her side, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Ross Atkinson (2025). Loving mother of Angela Merritt (Bill) and the...
The Green Ribbon Panel, a coalition of leaders from business, labour, Indigenous organizations and the energy sector, has unveiled a renewed mandate to position Canada as a global clean energy super-power. At an event held at the Toronto Region Board of Trade, keynote speaker James Sco...
Emery Harper is the new Ripley-Huron Fall Fair ambassador, while Kelsey Thompson is the new junior ambassador of the fair. They were crowned Friday night, at the competition held at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre. Also competing for junior ambassador, were Cassandra Bridge and Audre...
The Walker House Museum is marking the final day of its Remembrance Day exhibit, with a viewing of “We Lend a Hand,” Saturday, Nov. 15, from 2-4 p.m., with a question-and-answer period and light refreshments afterwards. “We Lend a Hand” is a documentary explorin...
The Pine River Muskies, an old-timers hockey team consisting of players from Kincardine and Huron-Kinloss, hosts an annual tournament on the final Saturday of March. Money raised from the one-day event are given to local organizations. Recently, three Muskie players were on hand to ...
From the smartphones in our pockets to the servers powering Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), data is the backbone of the modern economy. New research from the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) shows that as Canada moves quickly to build its A.I. advantage, the infrastructure neede...
Bluewater District School Board students are leading the way with wellness! Approximately 100 students from all nine secondary schools visited the Bluewater school board’s education centre in Chesley, Wednesday, for this year’s Youth Wellness Champions launch and training s...
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE LEADS TO DRUG SEIZURE (BROCKTON, ON) - Sept. 25, the South Bruce OPP investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Brockton. Investigation determined that a physical altercation took place between two individuals in a wooded ...
Sept. 28 is World Rabies Day, an opportunity to raise community awareness about rabies and how people can protect themselves and their loved ones from the viral disease. The World Health Organization has established “Act Now: You, Me, Communities” as the theme for...
Bruce Power and its supplier partners have donated $100,000 to the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) to support families impacted by childhood cancer. Diagnoses of pediatric childhood cancer continue to rise globally every year. Bruce Power and its supplier partners proudly su...
Gord Brindley won $1,175 in this week’s Catch the Ace draw. He chose Envelope No. 50 which contained the Three of Diamonds. The jackpot is growing and was sitting at $17,390, Wednesday. Every purchase of a Catch the Ace ticket is an investment back into our community, so be sure to ...
The first meeting of the Huron Bruce Nature club’s 2025-26 season went swimmingly, with an excellent presentation on the changing ecology of Lake Huron fish communities by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Management biologist Arunas Liskaukas. Nearing retirement...
The impact of the Ripley Reunion goes far beyond a weekend of celebration. It’s a commitment to supporting the community that brings everyone together. Thanks to the generous support of sponsors, donors and participants, this year’s event raised significant funds. Now, it&rsqu...
DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER FLEEING FROM TRAFFIC STOP (BROCKTON, ON) - Sept. 24, at 4:54 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received a traffic complaint about a possible impaired driver on Bruce County Road 1, south of Paisley. Police located the vehicle and identified the driver, who then fl...
Lorraine Anne Smith, formerly of Huron Township, died Sept. 23, 2025, after a battle with cancer, at the age of 64. She will be greatly missed by her siblings, Leonard and Liz Smith, Carl Shaw, Keith Shaw and Pat and John Kane. Predeceased by her sisters, Joan Sauve and Elaine Emmer...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - The Huron County OPP is providing some up-to-date information pertaining to battery-powered scooters (e-scooters), as police are seeing a number of people, including children under the age of 16, operating these in our communities. Two-wheeled electric scooter...
Three contestants have entered the race to become the junior ambassador of the Ripley-Huron Fall Fair. They will join senior ambassador, Emery Harper (Ripley Reunion ambassador), at the event, Friday night, at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre. The contestants include: CASSANDRA BRI...
(MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH BRUCE, ON) - Sept. 15, the South Bruce OPP received the report of a fraud involving the sale of a tractor at an address along Concession 2 in the Municipality of South Bruce. The victim made arrangements for the tractor sale, only to discover that after it w...
A fund-raiser will be held this Friday, Sept. 26, from 6-9 p.m., at the Point Clark Community Centre, in support of Doug Williamson of Point Clark who lost his house to fire earlier this month. Organizer Shawn Plante, also of Point Clark, says the “Paint Your Date” fund-r...
(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged an Arthur youth with dangerous driving, following a single motor vehicle collision in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township. Sunday, Sept. 14, at 11:55 p.m., the Huron County OPP received the report of a collisi...
The Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for the annual Community Achievement Awards. Congratulations to everyone who was nominated. The chamber received an incredible 95 nominations from the community! The three finalist nominees in 15 award catego...
Allana Lucille “Lanny” Adams (nee Lockhart) of Kincardine, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at home with her family by her side, at the age of 77. Lanny was married to Rick, her forever sidekick and partner in crime, for 57 years. They were absolutely devoted to each other thro...
As part of its $2.1-billion Primary Care Action Plan, to connect everyone in Ontario to a publicly-funded family doctor or primary care team, the province is investing a total of $3,010,700 this year to connect up to 6,850 people to primary care in Huron-Bruce. Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Tho...
(BROCKTON, ON) - Sept. 21, at 8:42 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a person stranded along the Saugeen River after the individual’s inflatable raft had punctured. After approximately an hour into the search, officers located the individual. The Hanover Fire ...
The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre has launched “Mining for Gold: The Art of Alan Weinstein,” a new, asynchronous digital education program for secondary students, inspired by the work and philosophy of Canadian artist Alan Weinstein. This program complements the o...
OWNER FACES CRIMINAL CHARGES FOLLOWING DOG ATTACK (GODERICH, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged a Goderich resident with a criminal offence, following a recent investigation in the Town of Goderich. Aug. 3, 2024, the Huron OPP investigated a dog attack that had taken place ...
The first meeting of the fall season for the Ripley and District Horticultural Society was held at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre, Wednesday. The group welcomed Amanda Saxton and Kim Armitage of the Kincardine Environmental Action Network (KEAN), a group dedicated to promoting susta...
Another week has just sailed on by, and the beautiful weather has been wonderful for a few extra swims in the lake! More birthday celebrations, for little Robbie Finnie who was two years old and happy to have his grandparents visiting at the time. Also, Ruth Harris was one year old, Se...
IMPAIRED DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER TRAFFIC STOP (ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged a London resident with impaired driving offences, following a traffic stop in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township. Monday, Sept. 1, just after 7:15 a.m., officers...
The 162nd Ripley-Huron Fall Fair is coming up this weekend and there are activities galore scheduled for the weekend, from Sept. 26-27, under the theme, “’Til the Cows Come Home.” The fair actually begins Thursday, Sept. 25, with a teen dance from 7-9 p.m., to DJ Yude...
Gloria "Ann" Barnes-Finlayson (Osburn) of Guelph, formerly of Ripley, died peacefully, with family at her side, Sept. 6, 2025. Beloved wife of Edward Finlayson Sr. (2024). Cherished mother of Jerrold (2024), Steven (Kim), Allyn, and Catherine (Kevin); stepmother of Edward ...
OG7GES Indigenous Group Inc., is pleased to announce that nuclear executive, Richard Horrobin, has joined the company as executive advisor, strategy, effective Sept. 1. He will assist the company in its ambitious growth initiatives which include entering the materials supply secto...
Unsheltered homelessness is on the rise across Canada. Once considered primarily an urban issue, it is now a growing concern in smaller and rural communities, including Bruce County. The county delivers a range of programs through Ontario’s Homelessness Prevention Program, includ...
The annual Radiothon has raised $31,500 in support of the Kincardine Hospital. Held Friday at Sobeys Kincardine, the event was hosted by the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation, and welcomed a number of groups, businesses, organizations and individuals, presenting donations...
Do you have room in your backyard for a small home? Could you renovate your basement into an apartment? Bruce County is offering financial support to homeowners who build an affordable rental unit on their property. The Affordable Additional Residential Unit funding program, now in its...
A special speaker presentation will mark the opening of “Walker House Remembers: Collaborative Community Exhibit,” Saturday, Nov. 1, from 1-3:30 p.m., at the Walker House Museum in Kincardine. This exhibit is sponsored by Veterans Affairs Canada and organized in partnership...