Saugeen Conservation has received a land donation from Brian Powers of Chesley. The property, located on the easterly edge of the former Bruce Township, at Sideroad 30 and Concession 2 (Glammis bog area), in the Municipality of Kincardine, is 15 hectares (37 acres) in size, three-quart...
The Canadian Cancer Society urges Canadians to join the fight against cancer during Daffodil Month – a crucial fund-raising time for the organization. Throughout the month of April, the Society’s volunteers will be in stores across Grey and Bruce counties, taking dona...
DRIVER AIRLIFTED TO LONDON AFTER TWO-VEHICLE CRASH (GREENOCK TWP, ON) - April 5, at 5:20 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Greenock-Brant Line and Chepstow Road. Officers attended with members of the Walkerton Fir...
It was a triple-play of triumph for Bruce Telecom, Tuesday night, as the company announced its new brand, its new website and the provision of free WiFi in downtown Kincardine, during a celebration at the Bruce Steakhouse. President and chief executive officer Bart Cameron (right) welc...
June E. Elliott, beloved wife of the late Gordon J. Elliott, died peacefully at Pinecrest Manor, Lucknow, Wednesday April 5, 2017, in her 92nd year. Born in Kincardine, June 2, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Emma (Wilson) and Jim Farrell. Greatly missed by her sons, Rick (Su...
(GODERICH, ON) - April 5, the OPP Community Street Crime Unit, with the assistance of the West Region Emergency Response Team, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence on Raglan Street, in Goderich. As a result, police seized cocaine and cannab...
NOTICE OF MOTION Comrade Bob Forrest has put forward a motion, to be presented at the next Branch General Membership Meeting April 30, at 2 p.m., with regard to replacing the Legion Hall electric heating/cooling unit with a propane heating/cooling unit and installing two heating/coolin...
Roberto Alomar was quite the star attraction at United Way Day at Bruce Power, Tuesday morning. At least, once he got there. Just as the former Toronto Blue Jays second baseman was set to arrive by plane from Toronto to the Kincardine Airport, fog settled in, delaying his arrival. ...
The Royal Canadian Legion held its District-level public-speaking competition at the Brussels Legion, Sunday. Taking first place, were James Speer of Wingham in the Primary division, Austin Bieman of Wingham in the Junior division, and Kate Leppington of Ripley in the Intermediat...
Ronald John Cameron of Kincardine died suddenly in Lakeland, Florida, March 28, 2017, with his loving wife by his side, at the age of 70. Beloved husband of JoAnn (nee Wayland) for almost 50 years, sadly falling shy by a mere 18 days. Cherished father to Lisa (Ken) Holmes of Kingston a...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s family birthing centre, based in the Walkerton hospital, welcomed 447 babies in 2016-17 (April 1, 2016, to March 31, 2017), setting a new record for the number of babies born at the facility. The number of deliveries continues to rise each yea...
Rosie Laidler of Kincardine is proud of the bronze medal she won in her Level 5 freeskate at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria, last month. She's also delighted with the gold medal she won in dance, but not on the ice. This time, the 33-year-old figure skater was o...
Bertha (Bolton) Tout, beloved wife of the late Earl Tout, of Ripley, died peacefully at Pinecrest Manor, Lucknow, Sunday, April 2, 2017, in her 104th year. Lovingly remembered by her children, Doug (Audrey) of Waterford, Marlene of Port Perry, Helen of Mitchell, and Murray (Faye)...
Q: My itchy eyes are driving me crazy. How can I tell if it’s from allergies or an infection; and if it’s allergies, how can I make it go away? A: Allergic conjunctivitis (the medical term for the eye symptoms commonly caused by seasonal allergies) is a frequent complaint o...
The Kincardine Montgomery Ford Midget girls "B" team has won the Lower Lakes Female Hockey League Championship and advances to the provincials this weekend, April 7-9, in Mississauga. The girls finished first in the Lower Lakes Western Loop, and moved on to the Lower Lakes ch...
Congratulations to Sarah and Glen Farrell on the birth of their second baby girl, Nora Lynn, born March 28. A little sister for Paisley. Also, congratulations to Sarah’s sister, Ashley, and Donnie on the safe arrival of their baby boy, Kyle, March 24. Dave and Debb...
A precautionary boil-water advisory, issued Saturday for a portion of the Town of Kincardine, has been lifted. Public works director Adam Weishar reported Monday morning that water sample results have come back clean, and staff was providing notices to the affected customers that the a...
More than 100 cattle producers from across Ontario converged on JSE Farms, owned and operated by Steve Eby, on the 9th Concession in the Municipality of Kincardine, northeast of Armow, Wednesday morning. The annual Joint Industry Beef Producer Meeting and Feedlot Bus Tour was hosted by...
The Kincardine Skating Club, a non-profit group, has gratefully accepted a cheque for $1,700 from the Society of Energy Professionals, Bruce Power Local. This generous donation was put toward the annual "Skate Spectacular" show held Feb. 24. As well as the usual expenses and ...
"Red Rain" by Stefano Corso, 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 Jean Colling, as well as to the right and below. Corso was born in Rome and...
You could say they're a "close-knit" group. And they are, but the Knitting Club is also warm and welcoming as the members knit away, gathering twice a month on the third floor at Trillium Court Seniors' Community in Kincardine, to discuss projects, ask for advice...
Stuart “Stu” John Grigg of Kincardine died at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Kincardine, Friday, March 31, 2017 in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Betty Grigg (née Hetsler). Dear father of Lisa (Alvin) Storey of Kincardine and Paul (Cyndy) Grigg of L...
United by their interest in the natural world, nearly 50 members and visitors of the Huron Fringe Field Naturalist Club met at the Pine River United Church, Tuesday, to hear Matthew Hoy, executive director (above right, with club member Bob Simpson), speak about the work of the Lake Huron...
A visit by "Hurricane" Hazel McCallion to Trillium Court Seniors' Community, Kincardine, has been re-scheduled to Tuesday, May 2, from 1:30-3 p.m. Mayor of Mississauga from 1978 to 2014, McCallion is also chief elder officer at Revera Retirement Living (which owns Trilliu...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - The South Bruce OPP has been responding to numerous motor vehicle collisions with a deer. Between 9 p.m. on March 29, and 6 p.m. March 30, officers investigated six crashes involving a deer. The South Bruce OPP is offering drivers the follo...
The Kincardine public works department has issued a precautionary boil-water advisory for a portion of the Town of Kincardine where workers are fixing a water leak. Saturday afternoon, public works director Adam Weishar sent out a notice that, as a result of an attempt to repair a syst...
LIONS CLUB If you would like to purchase a tree in memory of a loved one, to be planted in the Tiverton Lions Walk of Memories, the cost is $375 and the deadline to order a tree is April 1. Contact Lion Gerda at 519-368-7792, Lion Rosemary at 519-368-7789, Lion Brent at 519-368-53...
A Bruce Power worker, injured Sunday at the Bruce Nuclear site, has been released from hospital and is currently resting at home. John Peevers, communications and media relations manager, said the employee, working on an electrical maintenance activity as part of the Unit 5 outage on t...
SOUTH BRUCE OPP URGES YOU TO "LOCK-IT OR LOSE-IT" (SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - The South Bruce OPP has received four recent report of vehicle theft from across the detachment area. The South Bruce OPP recommends vehicle owners and operators follow these "...
Declan Mowle of Kincardine District Secondary School won the small-powered engine category at the 13th annual Regional Technological Skills Challenge, held Friday in Owen Sound. Several high school students with the Bluewater District School Board, enrolled in technological education c...
(ORILLIA, ON) - Members of the OPP Anti-Rackets Branch and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre say service scams are ploys to extort money and personal information from unwitting victims. Service scams typically involve individuals who use high-tech sounding jargon to offer support telecomm...
Sargent and Lundy is establishing a new office in Kincardine, which it will share with sub-contractor CB&I, as a result of a new long-term agreement with Bruce Power. The office will employ local professionals dedicated exclusively to Bruce Power projects, while also offering space...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - Members of the South Bruce OPP and the South Bruce OPP Crime Unit are attempting to locate a wanted man. Thirty-two-year-old Stephen CARDINALE of Brant Township is described as a white male, 5' 7" tall, weighing 200 pounds, with short brown wavy h...
The Kinetic Knights (FRC Team 781) made it as far as the semi-finals at the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Georgian Bay District robotics competition, held in Barrie on the weekend. After 12 matches over two days, the team finished with a record of ei...
POLICE INVESTIGATING THEFT OF UTV (LUCKNOW, ON) - March 24, at 4:18 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft at a commercial property located along Havelock Street in Lucknow. Sometime between 5 p.m. March 23, and 7 a.m. March 24, a green Polaris Ranger Utility...
Family Dinner is Sunday, April 9, from 4:30-6 p.m. The menu includes maple-glazed ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, and cheesecake. Cost is $14 each for adults, $10 each for children age 12 and under, $12 each for seniors (age 65-plus), and $44 for a family of four (two adult...
Jake Owen (above), Tom Cochrane (below) with Red Rider, and Tim Hicks are set to headline the ninth annual Lucknow’s Music in the Fields, slated for Aug. 24-26 in Lucknow. International recording star Owen is the main act Saturday night, along with Cochrane and Red Rider, the...
Almost 200 people attended the annual Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce Community Achievement Awards gala, held Saturday night at the TownePlace Suites Marriott Hotel in Kincardine. Chamber president Matt Smith welcomed everyone and said there were more than 100 nominations s...
The board of Community Foundation Grey Bruce invites non-profit organizations across Grey and Bruce counties to apply now for spring grants for projects and programs. Projects must benefit local communities in one of the following categories: arts and culture, children's interests,...
Ontario celebrates Archives Awareness Week the first week of April each year. To celebrate this, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is offering FREE admission to the Archives and Research Room from April 3-8, and will feature guided tours and special presentations Sunday, April 2...