Wayne Peachman of Kincardine died peacefully at the London Regional Cancer Centre, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Mary Jane (Jane) Mayes-Peachman. Loved and will be missed by step-children: Todd Wingate of White Rock, B.C.; and Larissa Wingate Reynold...
Kincardine is set to welcome another new doctor next January. In 2016, five new physicians joined the Hawthorne Community Clinic in Kincardine, and the municipality has just approved an agreement with Dr. Angela Cavanagh who will begin her medical practice here in January, 2018. Bor...
"Northern River" by Tom Thomson, 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 Dale Chipman; as well as at right and below. Thomson lived his later ye...
(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) - Feb. 14, at about 4:45 p.m., the South Bruce OPP, along with Bruce County Emergency Services and the Mildmay Fire Department, responded to a head-on collision involving a 2006 Dodge Ram pick-up truck and a 2010 Mazda Tribute, on Bruce County Road 3, north of Mildmay, i...
Huron-Kinloss councillors Carl Sloetjes and Jim Hanna are concerned that a story about road realignment in Lucknow failed to get the point across that the project was just a proposal, added to the end of the engineer's presentation about a drainage project at the west end of Lucknow. ...
Did you know that the provincial government does not fund any medical equipment in the Kincardine hospital? Did you know that without the continued support of the community, the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation would not have been able to purchase millions of dollars'...
Paul Rosebush, president and chief executive officer of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, will continue to lead that organization through to the spring of 2021. The health centre's board of directors made the announcement Wednesday (Feb. 15). “With Paul (Rosebush)’...
Are you looking for a venue for a wedding anniversary, birthday or another special occasion? The Legion has space available to rent for large or small groups. Give the office a call at 519-396-2372, to see if we can provide a location for your next celebration. Pirate Trivia Night will...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - The Huron County OPP warns residents about a recent scam that landed in the inbox of a South Huron resident. In this case, had it not been for anti-virus software installed on the target's computer, she may have fallen victim to the scam. It all started wh...
A great crowd enjoyed some decadent and delicious desserts at the "For the Love of Chocolate" buffet, held Tuesday afternoon, at Trillium Court Seniors' Community, Kincardine. People were decked out in their best red, white and pink for the event, held on Valentine's ...
The Bervie Women’s Institute has donated three books, bears and blankets to the Kincardine Fire Department. These items are for the firefighters to give to children during a traumatic time. Making the presentation, were Ellen Waye and Elsie Schular, while accepting the gifts w...
Jamie McKinnon, education director with the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board, has presented his annual report to the board. "I am pleased to have the opportunity to present this report for 2016 to the board," said McKinnon. "It has been a year filled with growth...
Tax season is here, and the Income Security Action Group of the Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force encourages everyone to file a tax return. For modest and low-income Canadians, filing a tax return may actually help increase the number of benefits they can collect and may result in an incre...
From the moment she steps on stage and starts talking in that southern drawl, Nichole Foreman captivates the audience as Mrs. Meredith Prendergast, in the Kincardine Theatre Guild's world premiere of “Office Politics.” Written and directed by Corinne Robertson-Brown of ...
REV. JOHN SMITH March 27, 1933 – Feb. 3, 2017 Rev. John Ernest Smith of Listowel and formerly of Haliburton and Chatham, went home with the Lord, Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in his 84th year. Loving husband of Velma (Ghent) Smith of Listowel. Father of Philip and Louise Smith, Ke...
With spring just five weeks away, there has already been a robin-sighting reported. Ron Alexander said there were at least eight robins in his yard in Lorne Beach, Saturday, and he has shared the following photos: After the bitterly-cold, snowy and windy weather in the Kincard...
We hope everyone has a lovely Valentine's Day, Tuesday. 'Tis the season for love, although every season should be the season for love. Wasn’t that "fun" with the power out?! Hope everyone stayed relatively warm or sought out folks with alternative heat. &...
Q: My father fell the other day, pretty much as soon as he stood up. His doctor told him he has orthostatic hypotension. What does that mean and what can we do about it? A: Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is a chronic, sometimes debilitating, illness that is common (up to 20 per cent of t...
The past week has been a mixed bag of weird weather in the Kincardine area. Wednesday afternoon, a bitterly-cold wind whipped the Lake Huron water into waves and was a chilling reminder that winter still has its grip on the region. However, by Saturday, the weather was more like spr...
Members of the Lucknow and District Chamber of Commerce are upset that a proposal has been brought forward again for the realignment of Bruce County Road 1 through the Village of Lucknow. A letter from the chamber to Huron-Kinloss council, written Jan. 21 and discussed at the committee...
Betty Thelma McFarlan (née Elliott) of Kincardine, died peacefully, with family by her side, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, at the age of 83. Beloved wife of Ken McFarlan. Dear mother of Andy McFarlan of Stittsville and Steve (Joanne...
Bruce Power’s Unit 5 was removed from service Feb. 3 to begin a planned maintenance and inspection program that will ensure Bruce Power continues to supply low-cost electricity to Ontario homes and business for the long-term. The $135-million maintenance and inspection program wi...
The Sparks and Brownies celebrated Valentine's Day with a party Tuesday night at Kincardine Baptist Church, while the Guides and Pathfinder celebrated Wednesday night at Kincardine United Church. The Sparks and Brownies made Valentine cards by putting paint on their hands and feet ...
The Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey has received a donation of $2,500 from The Co-operators, presented by advisor Jennifer Cook of Kincardine, and advisor Jocelyn Robbins of Port Elgin. The funding will help the Women's House with its International Women’s Day event,...
About 200 Grade 8 students were welcomed to Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton, Thursday, Feb. 2, for Grade 9 orientation. Students participated in a variety of different activities, had lunch, and met future Crusaders. It was a great time for the future Grade 9 students to becom...
Work has begun on the $300,000 shoreline protection project along the coast of Lake Huron, from the north pier to Dunsmoor Park, in Kincardine. Approved in June, the project was prompted by the erosion of the coastal bank to such an extent that the boardwalk, built by the Kincardine Li...
Organizers welcome the public to the 11th annual Family Heritage Day celebration, Monday, Feb. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre in Southampton. Family Heritage Day is an interactive day of fun activities at the museum, featuring the skills, tale...
Huron-Bruce MP Ben Lobb is pleased to announce that former Toronto Blue Jay and two-time Golden Glove winner Jesse Barfield will be headlining the list of instructors at the second annual Kincardine Minor Baseball Camp and the fifth annual Clinton Minor Baseball Camp, this summer. Barf...
Tiverton Winterfest was a great success. The “Pancake” breakfast was not just pancakes but all you could eat and drink, featuring a menu of scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, orange juice and McDonalds coffee. Everyone was gearing up for the rest of the weekend festivities...
For a full dining experience, check out Bean's Bistro in downtown Kincardine. Newly-renovated, the restaurant is more than a coffee house, offering exquisite dinner service, beginning at 5 p.m., in its beautiful, licensed dining room. Owner-operator Rob Millar said he and his st...
Do you like to play an instrument or listen to music, maybe sing a tune or two? Then come out to the Jam Session, Friday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m., in the clubhouse. This is a great way to meet some people and have fun this winter at the Legion. Bring your instruments along or come and listen t...
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson has been appointed the Progressive Conservative (PC) critic for international trade, and indigenous relations and reconciliation. "I'm looking forward to taking on the challenges and opportunities that these two portfolios provide for our pr...
The Bluewater District School Board has announced, with regret, the resignation of education director Steve Blake, effective March 20. Blake has accepted the position of education director at the Simcoe County District School Board. “It is with mixed emotions that we accept Steve...
John Hill of Kincardine (above, with his dog, "Sparky") says he feels about the same today as he did when he turned 70 years old, but his birth certificate says he marked his 90th birthday Wednesday. Born Feb. 8, 1927, in the west end of Toronto, Hill completed his schooling ...
(LUCKNOW, ON) – Feb. 6, at 11:06 a.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol along Wheeler Street in Lucknow, stopped a green Pontiac Grand Prix. The officer found that the driver wasn’t licensed and further investigation revealed the vehicle was reported stolen. Twenty...
In recognition of Canada’s 150th birthday, Bruce Power is launching a $75,000 fund to support local celebrations in 2017. The Canada 150 Fund is part of Bruce Power’s corporate social responsibility program and is accessible to organizations across the region. “Bru...
(ORILLIA, ON) – Six recent snowmobile deaths have led the OPP and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) to strongly urge snowmobilers to stop taking unnecessary risks while riding. The latest series of incidents brings to 13 the number of snowmobile ...
Huron-Kinloss council has approved a $25,000 loan to the Lucknow Reunion 2018 committee. Co-chairmen Luke Smith and Glen Gibson attended the committee-of-the-whole meeting Monday morning (Feb. 6), to make the request, and present the event's budget. The reunion is slated for June 2...
(ORILLIA, ON) – The OPP continues to encourage responsible use of on-line technology to young people and their families in support of International Safer Internet Day which is today (Feb. 7). The theme this year is “Be the Change: Unite for a Better Internet.” The ...
Enbridge has provided a $10,000 Safe Community Program grant to the new Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village. The mission of the Safety Village is to provide an innovative and interactive educational safety facility to aid in the elimination of preventable childhood injuries ...