St. Anthony's Catholic Elementary School in Kincardine is receiving almost $6.3-million to renovate and expand the school, a much needed investment, says Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson. "It is good to see this government finally investing in rural schools," she said. ...
Bruce Power, with the assistance of Ipsos-Reid, will be conducting independent public opinion research among residents of Bruce, Grey and Huron counties in the coming days. This research helps Bruce Power ensure it has a good understanding of the public’s attitudes and opinions t...
Wow what a great turn-out for January’s Trivia Night! We had 231 people - the largest crowd ever since this event first began. Next month’s Trivia is a special one with a Medieval Theme, so we encourage you to dress up for it but it’s not mandatory. The fee will also be ...
Officials with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) are pleased to partner with Books in the Bruce, a non-profit monthly literacy program developed to help create access to reading opportunities for children in the community. Books in the Bruce hosts 20 families at the Pine...
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson recognized 40 residents from across Huron and Bruce counties during the sixth annual Remarkable Citizens Awards ceremony held Thursday evening, at the Teeswater–Culross Community Centre. The event, which featured a recognition ceremony and musical en...
To the Editor: RE: "Kincardine Special Olympics athletes like competing, spending time with friends" Kincardine is an amazing community and the support that people here provide to assisted individuals is unbelievable. As someone who worked for many years in this field, ...
QUEEN'S PARK- Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson has taken on the role of chairperson of the Progressive Conservative (PC) Caucus in addition to her existing duties as Critic for International Trade, along with Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation. "I am humbled at the opp...
(GODERICH, ON) - A 43-year-old Huron East woman is facing charges after a failed attempt at the ole' switcheroo while driving with a suspended licence, in Goderich. Jan. 30, at about 12:30 a.m., a Huron County OPP officer spotted a Dodge pick-up travelling westbound on Britannia Ro...
The Society of Energy Professional has donated $10,000 to Huron Shores Hospice, supporting the Phase 2 fund-raising efforts to bring a second residential hospice bed to southern Bruce County. “The Bruce Local of the Society of Energy Professionals is proud to be a sponsor of the ...
Keith William Blake, beloved husband of Irene Blake (Menary), of Lucknow, died at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich, Sunday Jan. 28, 2018, at age 89. Born in Ashfield Township, March 25, 1928, he was the son of the late Laura (Phillips) and Ernest William Blake. Greatl...
EMC Power Canada Ltd. is expanding its local operations in the Kincardine area and has secured office and warehousing space located on the corner of Concession 11 and Highway 21, just south of Tiverton. The 3,500-square-foot facility is in addition to the current space EMC operates out...
(GODERICH, ON) - Huron County OPP officers are investigating a break, enter and theft that occurred at the Sifto's evaporator plant maintenance shop this past weekend. Sometime between 4:14 a.m. and 6:15 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 27, suspect(s) entered the maintenance shop, locate...
Kincardine council began its second round of budget talks Jan. 17, with a 2.65-per-cent tax rate increase. The treasurer noted some changes which drove up the increase to 3.1 per cent, and two hours later, council had managed to add staffing and projects so the tax hike was at 4.65 per...
Kincardine council has approved a donor sign to be installed at the Bruce Avenue senior field, recognizing the businesses and organizations that contributed to the soccer field lights project there. The project was completed through the co-operative efforts of the municipality and EMC ...
Huron-Kinloss will be hosting an Explore the Bruce Adventure Passport mini-pathway tour in Ripley this summer. In a report to Huron-Kinloss council, Jan. 8, community development officer Michelle Goetz stated that the Adventure Passport features stops located throughout Bruce County, s...
Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine, will host the annual World Day of Prayer service, Friday, March 2, at 2 p.m. Since 1887, on or near the first Friday in March every year, millions of Christians have gathered worldwide to pray for the issues of family violence, child abuse, human t...
Kincardine's Special Olympics programs have been providing opportunities in sport for athletes with an intellectual disability for more than 20 years. Coached by local volunteers, athletes have represented the community at the district, provincial, national and world levels. And wh...
The Kinetic Knights (FRC Team 781) robotics team of Kincardine has begun building its robot for the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) challenge, "Power Up." Kick-off was Jan. 6, and since then, the team has been building a competition field, th...
To the Editor: RE: "Former Lucknow fire chief, Bud Hamilton, dies at the age of 91" Our sincere condolences to the Hamilton family. We did not know he was such a prominent member of the community. Only crossed paths once when he was in his mobile vehicle - a very engag...
The Kincardine Skating Club sent 31 skaters to the area "Ice Dreams" skating competition held in Port Elgin, Jan. 20-21. The team came home with many gold, silver and bronze medals. The Kincardine Skating Club's Pre-Star and Shooting Star skaters bring home medals ...
It certainly is nice to see the old Daisy Mart building being renovated in the village. I stopped in to ask the contractors what would be housed there and was told it will be offices, likely relating to businesses supporting the Bruce Power Major Component Replacement (MCR) project. It...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - The Huron County OPP is continuing to investigate a fraud occurrence that nearly victimized a Hensall resident out of several thousand dollars last week. Police were notified by a local bank manager who reported that a client almost became a victim of the "Lot...
Kincardine council has approved an agreement with Dr. Kun (Eric) Huh who will provide emergency department coverage in the Kincardine hospital, effective immediately. A press release issued Thursday by the municipality, states that Huh completed his medical degree at the University of ...
Clarence Arthur “Joe” Jarvis died peacefully, with his family beside him, at the Kincardine hospital, Jan. 24, 2018, at the age of 82. Left to mourn, are his wife, Patricia (nee Perry); daughters, Sandra (Geoff Farrell), Holly (Jim St. Antoine), Laura (Brian Ross), and Kath...
The Legion Senior Men’s Dart Team will be competing in a tournament Feb 10. Our Mixed Darts Team of Jamie Edwards, Terri Hodgins, Tracey and Jim Neitzel, has qualified to move on to the district tournament in March. We wish both of these teams good luck. Even with the crazy unpre...
The following is a statement by Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson regarding the resignation of Patrick Brown as leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative (PC) Party: "I want to be unequivocally clear that no one should ever have t...
"Laurentian Village" by Clarence Gagnon, is the next print in the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine hospital auxiliary's Art/Easel Program fund-raiser. The print is shown above with auxiliary member Lynn Bradley, as well as to the right and below. This is a beau...
(TEESWATER, ON) - Jan. 23, at 7:40 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft at Gay Lea Foods along Clinton Street North in Teeswater. A grey Dodge Ram 1500 pick-up truck, with Licence No. AP79020, was taken. The truck has two silver "Punisher" stick...
To the Editor: RE: "Lynn and Marj Farrell of Kincardine celebrate 65th wedding anniversary" To Lynn and Marj, again congratulations on your 65th wedding anniversary! We read the article and found it very interesting - did not know that Marj worked in London and that Lynn ...
(GODERICH, ON) - Huron County OPP officers, including members of the Community Street Crimes Unit, are investigating a theft of tools stolen from a job site located in Goderich. Sometime between 5:30 p.m. Jan. 19, and 9 a.m. Jan. 20, those responsible for the theft, went to the c...
Q: My dad is having difficulty swallowing now. Why would this start happening and is there any way I can help minimize his risk of choking? A: Difficulty in swallowing is known as dysphagia and while it goes largely unreported and frequently unnoticed, it is actually a fairly common pr...
They met in 4-H. They dated, got married, raised a family, and farmed together for almost 40 years. And Wednesday (Jan. 24), Lynn and Marj Farrell of Kincardine will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary. Lynn Thomas Farrell, son of Thomas and Hazel Farrell of Huron Township, met...
William Allan "Bud" Hamilton of Lucknow died Jan. 22, 2018, at Pinecrest Manor, at the age of 91. He was the beloved husband of Josie (nee Elphick) for 68 years. Bud was born Feb. 3, 1926, in Ashfield Township, son of the late Sadie (MacDonald) and Robert Hamilton. Dear...
(BRANT TWP, ON) - Jan. 22, at 9:46 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft at a property along Sideroad 25 North in Brant Township. Sometime between 5 p.m. Jan. 21, and 8 a.m. Jan. 22, a white Chevrolet Silverado 2500 pick-up truck, with Licence No. 609 9WR, was ...
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson is starting off the new year by spotlighting remarkable citizens in Huron-Bruce, including eight people of the Kincardine area. Among those recognized for their contributions to their communities, are the following locals: Dorne Fitzsimmons of ...
Bruce County council recognizes that working with the community to bring fibre-optic connectivity to every citizen, farm, business and organization, is critical to prosperity in this area. While attending the Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus in Simcoe County, warden Paul Eagleson ...
Over the past 24 hours, the Maitland River Watershed has received an average of 32 millimetres (mm) of rain. The highest rainfall amount was recorded in Benmiller with 47 mm. Headwater areas of the watershed will peak this afternoon; however, the levels from Wingham downstream to Goder...
Three people will each enjoy a $150 shopping spree in Huron-Kinloss Township, after winning the annual Lucknow and Ripley Holiday Shopping Pass promotion. Held from Nov. 1 to Dec. 24, 2017, the contest officially ended Jan. 12, 2018, said Michelle Goetz, township community development ...
Residents have returned home to their Bruce County affordable housing units in Mildmay, after the building was evacuated Jan. 12, following a water leak. Monday, the Grey Bruce Health Unit completed its follow-up inspection and review of air quality and product residue in the basement ...
Wow – what a change in the weather! It is nice to get rid of some of the snow before we get our next round of winter. Stay safe on the roads, folks! Sure was a challenge driving through that fog Sunday. And it is so nice to see the snowy owls back in our area. We h...