“Yellow Birds” by Nova Scotian artist Maud Lewis, is the next print in the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary's Art/Easel Program fund-raiser, on display at Sobeys Kincardine. This painting features three yellow birds perched among some soft ...
The Kincardine and District Lions Club was pleased to receive a donation of $5,000 for the All-Wheel Park, from the Bruce Telecom Lighthouse Blues Festival, at the Nov. 4 meeting. Brad Kirkconnell of the Blues Fest thanked the Lions for their continued support of the annual event and w...
Thursday, Ontario finance minister Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2025 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: A Plan to Protect Ontario, which supports the government's plan to protect Ontario by building a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy by cuttin...
It was a solemn occasion, Friday morning, as students and staff gathered in the Kincardine District Senior School gymnasium for the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony. Nolan King of the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band piped in the Kincardine Legion Colour Party, followed by local veterans, ...
Kincardine Community Services is again reaching out to the community to enlist financial support for the 2025 Children’s Christmas Campaign. This program is intended to assist families in need, with children in their homes up to the age of 18. Christmas assistance is offered in t...
Well now, Kincardine Horticultural Society members, you have no excuse not to have all your outside work done. Our weather has been beautiful and conducive to putting the gardens to bed for the winter. The November meeting was the annual general meeting, and began with the treasurer&rs...
With tax season around the corner, the Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force is urgently seeking volunteers for the 2025 Community Volunteer Income Tax Program/Canada Revenue Agency (CVITP/CRA). This program provides free tax-filing support to low-income individuals, seniors, people with disab...
The Kincardine Legion Hall was beautifully decorated for the Gala Noir fund-raiser, Saturday night, Nov. 1, in support of Aidan Chapleau of Kincardine and research into a cure for Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts (MLC), a rare form of leukodystrophy (brain diseas...
Ronald Ernest Snowden, beloved husband of Barbara (Culbert), of St. Helen’s, died suddenly, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at the age of 72. Born Oct. 26, 1953, in Wingham, he was the son of the late Caroline (Humphrey) and Ernest Snowden. Greatly missed by daughters, Kim (Kyle), Ke...
(ORILLIA, ON) - As temperatures begin to drop across the province, the OPP reminds all motorists to prepare for the winter season. A few proactive steps can significantly reduce the risk of traffic incidents, especially during icy and snowy conditions. Motorists are encouraged to: ...
Grant Ian MacKinnon died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, surrounded by family, at Brucelea Haven, Walkerton. He was 66. A proud father, he was beloved by his five children and their spouses, and delighted with his five grandchildren. He was a constant, steady, and supportive presence and wi...
Each year, the Township of Huron-Kinloss develops an annual budget to fund operations, maintain infrastructure, and deliver the programs and services that make the community a great place to live. This process ensures that township services and investments reflect the priorities outlin...
Marianne Gwendolyn “Gwen” Turner (née White) of Kincardine, formerly of Port Elgin, died Nov. 4, 2025, at the age of 87. Dearly missed by her children, Lynn (Michael) Coward of Hubbards, Nova Scotia (N.S.), Lisa of Cole Harbour, N.S., Larry (Karen) of Gander, Newfoun...
Patricia Lydia Watson of Kincardine, died peacefully, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Walkerton, at the age of 94. Born Patricia Jamieson, Aug. 24, 1931, in Edinburgh, Scotland, she was the adopted daughter of the late Jensine and Thomas Jamieson. She...
A great crowd enjoyed a delicious breakfast served by head chef Bruce McKechnie and his family and friends, Sunday morning, at Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine. The annual Breakfast for Malawi is a fund-raiser to support efforts of the Ekwendeni Hospital AIDS Program (EHAP) in Mala...
This weekend marks the beginning of our Remembrance Day ceremonies and events. Tomorrow (Nov. 7), at 9:30 a.m., veterans and members of the Legion are attending Kincardine District Senior School. KDSS is conducting a ceremony to honour veterans. If you're a veteran, you are invited to...
The Bervie Women’s Institute met at the Bervie United Church, Wednesday morning. President Bev welcomed everyone and opened with the usual openings and land acknowledgement. A Remembrance Day poem was read. Roll Call was answered by nine members and two visitors, with “What...
Q: Do you have an update on who should be getting the flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccine this fall? A: That is a very timely question as the vaccines are now available and some people have been able to already receive their annual flu and/or COVID-19 shot. Our weather has become cooler a...
Richard William Lehman of Kincardine, died Nov. 2, 2025, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 77. Survived by his devoted wife, Mary; his loving daughters, Nicole (Chris) and Lindsay (Brett); and his cherished grandchildren, Simon, McCoy, and O...
The Ripley Community Christmas Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6, from 3-6 p.m., at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre. The event is hosted by Rosewood RVilla Senior Living and UniversalCare in partnership with the Ripley-Huron Legion, the Ripley and District Lions Club, and...
Mary Kathryn Campbell of Toronto died suddenly, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at the age of 60. She was an accomplished person. Always a strong student, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art), a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Health Science in Bioethics. Her many interests ...
(GODERICH, ON) - The Huron County OPP Crime Unit is investigating a report of a sexual assault in the Town of Goderich. Nov. 2, the Huron County OPP received the report of a sexual assault that reportedly took place on MacEwan Street, just south of Suncoast Drive East, sometime be...
Richard Stanley of Osoyoos, British Columbia, formerly of the Ripley area, died peacefully, with family by his side, Oct. 28, 2025, in his 80th year. Predeceased by the light of his life, Nancy. Dearly missed by his children, Dixon and Michelle, and Dana and Emil; and three grandson...
The Kincardine Scottish Festival and Highland Games has presented a donation of $1,000 to the Kincardine Air Cadets. Festival president Tony Doherty and office administrator Brenda Waugh were on hand Monday night to make the presentation to officials and members of the squadron and its...
The Ripley Horticultural Society’s “For Our Youth” Club has wrapped up another year. The final meeting was held in October at the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens in Ripley. It was a windy day, but at least it wasn’t raining. The goal for this meeting was to p...
This month marks the 15th anniversary of Financial Literacy Month in Canada, a national initiative led by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC). Each year, FCAC uses this month to highlight the importance of financial education and well-being. This year’s theme, “T...
It was a special night for 100 People Who Share Bruce County who gathered Monday night, Oct. 27, at Ainsdale Golf Course for the final meeting of the year. Following a fantastic roast beef dinner, founder Bill Pike announced that in nine years, the group has raised $250,000 for local c...
The Kincardine Environmental Action Network (KEAN) hosted a soft launch of Kincardine’s first Repair Café, Saturday morning, at Grey Matter Brewing Company. The event brought together KEAN volunteers, supporters, and local fixers to celebrate the power of repair, reuse, an...
(ORILLIA, ON) - Incidents of on-line child exploitation continue to steadily increase. The need for protection to ensure predators do not exploit children's vulnerability has never been greater. From Sept 22-26, 14 agencies from the Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from...
Quinn Potts of Kincardine, died suddenly and unexpectedly, at her home, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the age of 26. Dearly missed by many members of her close family, including her mother, Julie Potts; her sister, Reese Potts; her brother, Ben Potts (Tracey); her nephew, Mason Potts; an...
Residents in Bruce County know about extreme weather conditions. Temperatures can plunge below minus-30 degrees Celsius in the winter, often with biting wind chill and blinding snow that closes roads. In the summer, temperatures can soar past 30 degrees Celsius, with humidity pushing t...
The Kincardine Rotary Club’s sharecrow fund-raiser has brought in half a tonne (1,000 pounds) of items for the Kincardine Food Bank, and $1,000 for the Kincardine Hospital. Lillian Watterworth of the Rotary Club says the event was a great success, with more than 40 sharecrows out...
More than 60 members of Huron Bruce Nature were fascinated by the story of the Greenock Swamp as told by guest speaker Shannon Wood, at the October meeting. Wood became very familiar with this vast tract of local wetland during her long career in conservation, working for both the Saug...
Community Foundation Grey Bruce has announced granting results, including 40 recipients of community grants for more than $171,000 awarded; and 11 recipients of capital grants for more than $149,000 awarded, in this past round. These additional totals mean that the foundation has excee...
Students from Ripley-Huron Community School, Huron Heights Public School, St. Anthony’s School, all in Kincardine, and Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton, were among the 125 elementary students, 20 secondary students, and 27 educators from 25 schools across Grey and Bruce countie...
The Bruce Botanical Food Gardens are once again bringing the community together with their annual on-line auction fund-raiser. This year's goal is to $3,500–$4,000 to help support operations, children’s workshops, and hands-on teaching programs. The auction officially o...
William "Bill" Calvert Moorehouse of Trillium Court Seniors’ Community, Kincardine, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, in his 94th year. He is now reunited with his cherished wife, Dorot...
COLLISION RESULTS IN IMPAIRED CHARGE (BROCKTON, ON) - Oct. 24, at 8:11 p.m., the South Bruce OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision along Highway 9, Municipality of Brockton. Officers attended and located a pick-up truck which had entered the ditch. A roadside screening dev...
As part of the provincial government's plan to protect Ontario and provide historic financial support for municipalities, the province is increasing the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) by $50-million, bringing the total funding to $600-million for 2026. The funding will s...
It's that time of year again, when we turn back time. Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 a.m. So, remember to turn your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night, and enjoy that extra hour of sleep! It's also a good time to check the batter...