"Red Maple" by A.Y. Jackson 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 Pat Capeling, as well as to the right and below. Jackson was one of the foun...
The blood donor clinic adopted by Huron-Bruce MP Ben Lobb, was a success. Held Wednesday at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine, the clinic saw 164 people attend, and of those, 155 made successful donations. Although shy of the 173 goal, this was the most successful blood donor clinic he...
Kyle Joseph McClory died suddenly in Point Clark, Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, at the age of 32. Cherished son of Dave and Joanne (née Sheehey) McClory. Missed by his twin brother, Craig McClory (Danielle Rill) of Point Clark; and sisters, Rochelle (Chris) Jack of Walkerton, and Chr...
Thanks to everyone who volunteers, not only at our Legion but in our wonderful community. So many events that we all enjoy wouldn’t be feasible or successful without the hard work and dedication of the volunteers. So give yourselves a pat on the back for jobs well done. If you en...
YAMAHA SNOWMOBILE STOLEN (ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) - Huron County OPP officers are investigating the recent theft of a snowmobile from a Nile Road residence. The police investigation has determined that Jan. 6, the owner parked his snowmobile, a Yamaha Sidewinder, on th...
The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) has issued a watershed conditions statemement due to the warm temperatures and rainfall this week. Unseasonably mild temperatures are in the forecast with a high of nine degrees Celsius expected Thursday. Periods of rain began Wednesday...
Kincardine water users are urged to focus on conservation while the Kincardine water treatment plant is undergoing a SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) system upgrade, from Jan. 16-19. During this time, the plant will be off-line and water will be fed into the Kincardine ...
Q: I have been diagnosed with a low testosterone level and was wondering if you had any opinion as to whether one type of treatment is any better than the others? A: There are many testosterone-replacement options out there (capsules, gels and patches, injections and, most recently, a ...
Douglas “Doug” Joseph Boron of Hanover, and formerly of Kincardine, died with family by his side, at home, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Dr. Susan Boron (née Enkin). Remembered by his brothers, Jeff Boron (Linny DVine) of Victoria, B.C...
Penetangore, the horse, is relaxing in the workshop of her creator, Stan Kern of Kincardine, as she undergoes repairs. The full-scale, solid-wood Arabian horse is two years older and needs some refurbishing. "She has enjoyed the Kincardine summers and gets put into the sho...
(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH and NORTH HURON, ON) - A 24-year-old Huron-Kinloss man and a 22-year-old Guelph woman are facing a number of Possession of Stolen Property charges in relation to two arrests made by Huron County OPP late last week. Jan. 3, Huron OPP officers were...
In the wake of a fatal fire in Oshawa, Monday (Jan. 8), Kincardine fire prevention officer Shane Watson reminds residents to make sure they have working smoke alarms on every storey of their home and outside all sleeping areas, and have practised a home fire escape plan with everyone in t...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - The OPP charged 587 drivers with impaired driving during its annual Festive Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) campaign, held Nov. 24, 2017 to Jan. 2, 2018. Four drivers were charged with Impaired Driving offences in Huron County. During the campaign, t...
The snowstorm of 2018 continued Sunday with more snow, high wind, and freezing rain in the Kincardine area. This resulted in hazardous road conditions Monday morning, giving students their first snow day of the year, and an extension to their Christmas holidays. All school buses were c...
POLICE INVESTIGATING THEFT OF SNOWMOBILES (TEESWATER, ON) - Jan. 8, at 7:06 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft at a residence along Union Street East in Teeswater. Sometime between 9:30 p.m. Jan. 7, and 7 a.m. Jan. 8, a grey snowmobile trailer, with Licen...
As you toasted in the New Year, what was in your glass matters. When it comes to alcohol, the more a person drinks, the higher the risk of cancer. Drinking less can lower your risk of colorectal, breast and liver cancers, as well as head and neck cancers. In 2010, Cancer Care Ontari...
(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) - A 25-year-old Central Huron man has been arrested and charged with Impaired Driving and Over-80, following a crash that took place in December. Friday, Dec. 22, 2017, at 5:42 p.m., Huron County OPP officers were dispatched to attend a single-motor-veh...
Gordon Leslie Ribey died suddenly at Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in his 92nd year. Loving husband of Ruth (Johnson) for almost 70 years. Predeceased by his son, Douglas (1984). Proud grandfather of Scott and his wife, Liliana; and Jeffrey and his...
Don Matheson (above) is the Ontario Liberal candidate for Huron-Bruce. The Saugeen Shores councillor, hockey team general manager, and teacher, was nominated Saturday in Lucknow. “I was taught from a young age to be a person who gets involved and contributes to my c...
A total of 78 people gathered at St. Anthony's Parish Hall to share in a Community Meal on Christmas Day. Organizers Sam and Heather Finnie appreciate the many donors and volunteers who offered their time and baking talents for this special event. Appreciation also went to Sobey...
Every winter in mid-December, birders all over the western hemisphere conduct an important “Christmas Bird Count.” This even began more than 100 years ago, and is the oldest and largest citizen science project on the planet. Data collected reveals bird population changes an...
Renovations will begin Jan. 30 for the replacement of the CT scanner at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s Walkerton site. Through the generous support of the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation, which is leading the fund-raising efforts through the Come Together campaig...
New Year's Day brought heavy snowfall and high wind to the Kincardine area, and the snowstorm is into day five, causing even more problems for residents and motorists. The roar of snow blowers could be heard everywhere as people worked to clear driveways in the wake of extensive sn...
Craig Whitfield (above right, and at right), who worked for the Town of Kincardine and the Municipality of Kincardine for 31 years, has retired. His final day of work was Tuesday, Jan. 2. (Above, Whitfield, right, receives a Silver Stick jacket from tournament director Ray Luinstra,...
Bruce County’s new “Employee Recognition Program” acknowledges the exceptional work of staff who contribute in an amazing way, to make the county’s workplace even better. Warden Paul Eagleson said it’s important to recognize the work completed by staff or ...
To the Editor: With this prolonged storm, a huge dump of constant snow, and wind, I have to give the municipal crews a lot of credit for accomplishing as much as they have. They must be operating almost 24/7 these past three weeks. And thank goodness, the hydro has stayed on -...
Huron-Bruce MP Ben Lobb and his office have partnered with Canadian Blood Services to help ensure lifesaving blood products are available to hospital patients in need. As part of his dedication to the community, Lobb has generously adopted the Kincardine blood donor clinic and committe...
Well it’s been a while since you heard from me but it’s been a very busy holiday season and things are finally winding down. I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. There was a nasty fire in Inverhuron in December where a cottage was des...
Residents and motorists in the Kincardine area struggled through day four of the raging snowstorm of 2018, with more snow and high wind Thursday, causing more blowing and drifting snow and poor driving conditions. Highway 21 from Amberley to Goderich remained closed for the fourth day ...
The documentary, "Overcoming Obstacles," will be aired on Wightman TV Channel 6, Jan. 10, at 8:30 p.m., and on Bruce Telecom TV Channel 1, Jan. 11, at 8:30 p.m. Produced by Adam Olivero, local TV content producer/Wightman Bruce Telecom, this documentary would not have been po...
Huron-Kinloss Township is proposing a new logo design for the Village of Ripley (above), and welcomes feedback to determine if the logo is a good fit for the community. If approved, the logo would be displayed on the new gateway signs, and on the water tower in Ripley. The design de...
DRIVER WILL TRY WALKING FOR SEVEN DAYS (GREENOCK TWP, ON) - Jan. 3, at 1:44 a.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol, stopped a vehicle along Concession 10 in Greenock Township. The officer found that the driver had been drinking alcohol. A seven-day licence suspension w...
It was great to see so many people attend the New Year's Levee on such a stormy day. Legion president Jim McDonald welcomed everyone, Kincardine mayor Anne Eadie brought greetings from the municipality, and trustee Jan Johnstone brought greetings from the Bluewater District School Boa...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - Powerful winter storms have created a challenge for drivers at the start of 2018. Between 12 a.m. Jan. 1, and 9:30 a.m. Jan. 3, the South Bruce OPP investigated 10 motor vehicle crashes and assisted another 11 motorists with stuck vehicles. Ther...
It's been a rough beginning to 2018, weatherwise, in the Kincardine area. New Year's Day brought blowing and drifting snow, resulting in the closure of Highway 21 from Port Elgin to Grand Bend. Other roadways were snow-covered and slippery, with poor visibility. Highway 21 r...
In light of a recent fatal snowmobile collision and an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) crash that seriously injured another person, the OPP is issuing a warning to would-be enthusiasts, taking advantage of the increased snow accumulations, to use extreme caution. Owners and operators of snow...
To the Editor: RE: Christmas Hamper program 2017 On behalf of the Kincardine Community Services Christmas Hamper program, a big thank you to all the people who make the whole thing possible. I could not possibly name every person or organization as it takes the whole community pulling...
Bruce Power's Unit 8 set a new long-run record Tuesday, generating low-cost, carbon-free electricity for its 581st straight day. This also marks the longest consecutive run for any unit in the Bruce Nuclear site’s history. “This is a remarkable achievement,” sa...
A cottage on Victoria Street in Inverhuron has been destroyed by fire. Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services responded to the call Thursday, Dec. 28, at 7:50 a.m. Firefighters from both Tiverton and Kincardine stations attended the scene, along with Bruce County paramedics, Hydro O...
We hope everyone had a safe and happy Christmas and New Year's. The stormy weather sure made travel treacherous over the holidays. But at least we didn’t get minus–44 degrees Celsius like they were getting in the Yukon! Marilyn and Don Reid hosted their family gat...