(HURON EAST, ON) – The Huron County OPP has charged a 29-year-old Kitchener woman with several criminal charges, following an early-morning chase that began in Brussels this past weekend. Just before 4:30 a.m., March 5, a Sports Park Drive resident was awakened to the sound...
Huron-Kinloss taxpayers shelled out a total of $155,307.02 in council remuneration for 2015, up significantly from the $137,386.28 paid out the year before. Plus $708.98 for the property standards committee, for a total of $156,016. Township treasurer Jodi MacArthur present...
The Village of Ripley has lost a dedicated Legion member and 15-year volunteer firefighter. Terry Paquette of Ripley, died after a short illness, surrounded by his family at Grey-Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound, March 6, 2016, at the age of 67. Beloved husband of the late June (ne...
We are so encouraged to hear of the many acts of kindness in neighbours caring for seniors and others. That was a lot of snow to get out of the way Wednesday morning. March sure came in like a lion! Folks are enjoying seeing the snowy owls in the neighbourhood too. ...
POLICE LOOKING FOR STOLEN SNOWMOBILE (LUCKNOW, ON) – March 6, at 1:37 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft at a residence along Ross Street in Lucknow. Sometime during the late evening of March 5, or early morning of March 6, a yellow and blac...
Q: I have just been told that I have COPD. What exactly does that mean and how is it treated? A: COPD is the acronym for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; in other words, it is a lung condition that results in a blocked airflow from the lungs. This obstruction leads to dif...
Kincardine recreation staff needs clarification on how to implement beach patrols before forging ahead with them this summer. That's the word from recreation director Karen Kieffer as she presented the Royal Lifesaving Society's aquatic safety audit report in committee-of...
Kincardine area residents woke up to a frosty Sunday morning, as the cold overnight temperatures turned trees, bushes and even the grass, into a dazzling, sparkling array. It was sunny and warm Saturday, but the temperature dropped substantially at night, causing a heavy fog, and by th...
Festivals and Events Ontario has announced the Top 100 festivals and events in Ontario, and Kincardine's Lighthouse Blues Festival is listed there for the second year in a row. “Our government recognizes festivals and events as important economic drivers and we’re...
The Legion Zone C-1 public speaking competition was held at the Kincardine branch, Saturday. Congratulations to all of the student speakers. Good luck to the first-place winners who will go on to compete at the District level, April 2, in Fergus. Our next Family Dinner will be ...
The Ripley-Huron Skating Club tried to bring some warmth to a cold ice surface, as the skaters presented "Summer on Ice" at the annual skating carnival, Saturday, Feb. 27. The event featured individuals and groups, showcasing their achievements and their talented solo routine...
The annual Kincardine Skating Club's "Skate Spectacular Gala" showcased some amazingly-talented skaters during the program at the Davidson Centre, Friday, Feb. 26. The show featured individuals and groups, skating to a variety of music, much to the delight of the enthusia...
The Society of Energy Professionals has donated $4,000 to Kincardine Youth Waves, a coalition committed to ensuring all local youth are healthy, engaged and contributing members of the Municipality of Kincardine. Lori Harding, co-chairperson of the organization, said the donation will ...
Well it’s good to know that the Tiverton air quality is in the “low” category 94 per cent of the time. By the way, did anyone know they were monitoring our air? Guess this is one of the advantages of not living in a big city. If you’re interested in reading the ful...
It is that time of year again! Grey Bruce has had approximately 50 cases of laboratory-confirmed influenza since the start of the year, most over the past two weeks. As well, reports of other respiratory illnesses are circulating in the region. The Grey Bruce Health Unit reminds everyo...
DRIVER WILL TRY WALKING FOR SEVEN DAYS (KINCARDINE TWP, ON) – March 3, at 6:54 p.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol along Highway 21 in Kincardine Township, observed a gold Chevrolet Trailblazer moving at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was travelling more...
Bruce Power president and chief executive officer Duncan Hawthorne officially retires April 30 and is headed back to the United Kingdom (U.K.). As of March 1, chief financial officer Kevin Kelly became acting president until a new CEO has been hired, but Hawthorne said he will co...
The Ripley Wolves have taken a 2-0 series lead in the WOAA Senior ‘A’ semi-finals against Shelburne. The Wolves scored a late goal Friday night to win 3-2, and added an empty-netter to win 7-5 Saturday night on the road. Friday night, Kurt Edwards got the...
The Ontario Liberal government has failed to present a credible plan that will effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions while protecting taxpayers and the economy, says Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, Progressive Conservative (PC) environment and cap-and-trade critic. "I...
Saugeen Conservation is initiating a big change this year for Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area, located in central Bruce County, Town of Saugeen Shores. Horse camping will be featured at the park - a first-time venue for this part of Ontario. “We’re very excited ...
RESIDENT LOSES THOUSANDS IN CANADA REVENUE AGENCY SCAM (SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – The South Bruce OPP is urging residents to protect themselves from being financially and emotionally victimized by scammers whose only purpose is to take your money. Fraudsters have bee...
After enjoying a brief bit of spring weather on the weekend, the Kincardine area saw winter return with a vengeance Tuesday afternoon, bringing with it about a foot of snow. Events, meetings and programs were cancelled Tuesday night due to the storm, and motorists saw their vehicles st...
John “Jack” Albert Holmes of Kincardine, died at home with his family by his side, Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in his 81st year. Predeceased by his wife, Kathleen “Kay”. Dear father of Cliff of Sudbury, Valerie (Andrew) Stopford of Kincardine, and Ken (Lisa) of Ki...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Pocket dials from cell phones and accidental 9-1-1 misdials continue to be a problem for many police services, including the OPP. Over five per cent of Huron County OPP’s calls for service in 2015 were for 9-1-1 calls that were non-emergencies. &...
After 15 years at the helm of Bruce Power, president and chief executive officer Duncan Hawthorne officially stepped down from the job Tuesday (March 1). Having announced Feb. 1 that he planned to retire this year, Hawthorne said the date is set, and he will be leaving April 30. Howeve...
Finding a permanent disposal site for used nuclear fuel is as much a scientific decision as a political decision, says Tom Isaacs (above), senior strategic advisor, working with the nuclear industry. Lead advisor to United States president Barrack Obama's Blue Ribbon Comm...
(MILDMAY, ON) – Feb. 28, at 8:47 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a break, enter and theft at a rural property on Highway 9, Mildmay, in the Municipality of South Bruce. Sometime in the early hours of Feb. 28, unknown person(s) entered an unlocked resident...
Kincardine has lost its Blue Flag status for 2016, and is facing about $30,000 in improvements to Station Beach as outlined in a Lifesaving Society safety audit which comes to the council table for debate Wednesday night (March 2). In a letter to recreation director Karen Kieffer, date...
Huron-Kinloss council has given initial approval to a draft 2016 budget, with a 4.7-per-cent increase in the municipal tax rate. Council met Monday (Feb. 29) to discuss the budget which had been drawn up by treasurer Jodi MacArthur and staff. Mayor Mitch Twolan commended the treasur...
Happy Birthday to Jaclyn and Natalie Newman who turned seven last week. Everyone must have been enjoying the Scotties Curling on TV this week. Great curling wasn’t it! And, of course, lots of folks were outside Sunday enjoying the beautiful sunshine and balm...
It was unusual to see children playing in the park in February, but that was the case Sunday afternoon as several youngsters played on the swings and the playground equipment at Lions Park, beside the Davidson Centre in Kincardine. The sun was shining, and most of the snow had disappea...
Upgrades to the decontamination unit at the Kincardine hospital, funded by Bruce Power, mean the facility is even better prepared in the unlikely event of a nuclear emergency. That's the word from Paul Rosebush, president and chief executive officer of the South Bruce Grey Health C...
Korean War veteran Eugene Harrison of Kincardine, died at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Jean Harrison (née Lamont). Dear father of Joanne Prokop of St. Catharines; Karen (Roland) Egilson of Pentic...
The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 183, Kincardine, is proud to be a part of a great organization that is almost totally managed and operated by a team of dedicated volunteers. Volunteerism is what the Legion is all about. Legionnaires are one of the largest volunteer bases in t...
Seven young people, with the Ripley Horticultural Society's For Our Youth club, and their leaders, met at the Huron-Kinloss township hall to work on posters for the Ontario Horticultural Association competition. The poster competition theme, "Around our Home and Native L...
Q: My eyes are dry all the time. I have tried numerous artificial tear drops and gels and they either fail to relieve my symptoms or I have to use them almost constantly to stop the irritation and burning. Is there anything else out there? A: Dry eyes is an exceptionally common...
What do you do when the fitness centre you've been attending for years, puts a closed sign on the door? Well, you purchase it and start a co-operative. That's what a group of ladies has done in Kincardine. Members of the FitWorx facility in downtown Kincardine (formerly Curv...
Kincardine, Huron-Kinloss and Arran-Elderslie are not pleased with local open houses outlining Union Gas' proposal to extend its natural gas line into the South Bruce area, now that the three municipalities have signed franchise agreements, allowing EPCOR Utilities Inc. to proceed to ...
OPP INVESTIGATING BREAK-IN AT LAUNDROMAT (GODERICH, ON) - Huron County OPP officers are currently investigating a break, enter and theft that took place this week at a laundromat on Hamilton Street in Goderich. Just after 4:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24, police were call...
A study confirms air quality measured at the Tiverton air-monitoring station reflects the larger picture of air quality across the Grey-Bruce region. The Grey Bruce Health Unit and the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change conducted a study looking at ambient air quality i...