It was sunny but cold in Victoria Park, Kincardine, Saturday morning, as a crowd of youngsters brought their Easter baskets, bags and containers of every kind, for the 9th annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Kincardine Rotary Club. There were plenty of colourful Easter eggs hidden...
For the first time in more than 20 years, there will be no Canada Day fireworks in Point Clark. Earlier this year, the Huron Shores Lions Club asked Huron-Kinloss council for a bridge loan to assist the service club in putting on the event, with the expectation of receiving a federal g...
Secondary students in Bruce and Grey counties, currently enrolled in technological education courses, are invited to compete at the 12th Annual Regional Technological Skills Challenge, Friday, April 1. Hosted by the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP), this year’s itinera...
Trillium Court Seniors' Community in Kincardine has received a national outstanding achievement award in recognition of its high-quality skin and wound care program. Presented at the Revera National Conference, held recently in Toronto, Trillium Court received the only clinically-d...
Well, March has certainly made a statement on its upcoming exit. We, in Inverhuron, must have dodged a bullet. Thursday, there were power outages all around us, but we just got wet snow and some rain. I hope everyone is safe. Don’t worry, April is around the corner! It ...
The Bruce County Blues Society is celebrating its 10th anniversary, Saturday, April 2, with a special show at the Sutton Park Inn, Kincardine, featuring Memphis Bluesman Brandon Santini. The Bruce County Blues was formed in early 2006 by a local group of Blues fans who wanted to provid...
Elisabeth “Betty” Sanjana of Kincardine, died at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine, Friday, March 25, 2016,in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late James Sanjana who predeceased her in November, 2012. Dear mother of Jane (Rolf) Willich of RR 2, Tiverton; ...
Bruce Power has donated $15,840 to the St. John Ambulance Grey-Bruce-Huron Branch, to purchase professional CPR Monitor ‘Manikins’ and ‘Baby Buddy Manikins’ to improve upon the current training supplies. This equipment will provide a realistic learning e...
Annual Branch elections and installations will take place Sunday, April 24, at 2 .pm. In order to stand for office, or to vote, you must be a member in good standing. Please bring your membership card with you. If you are interested in standing for office, please contact the nominations c...
(BRANT TWP, ON) – March 23, at 8:57 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a two-vehicle collision on Bruce County Road 4, near Bruce County Road 19, in Brant Township. Officers arrived to find a maroon Kia Sorrento was westbound on County Road 4 when it was struc...
Spring arrived Sunday, but you would be hard-pressed to believe it Thursday morning, as Kincardine and area residents awoke to find wet snow, freezing rain, and no power. The high wind and ice pellets caused problems for both Hydro One and Westario Power as they tried to keep the light...
To the Editor: Each and every year, the South Bruce Grey Health Centre is generously supported by the hospital Foundations in each of our communities: the Chesley and District Health Services Foundation, the Durham and Community Health Care Foundation, the Kincardine and Community Heal...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) – This Good Friday, March 25, will mark the seven-year anniversary of Ronald HALLAM’s disappearance from his residence located on Prosperity Line in the Municipality of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh. HALLAM was last seen on his property around 11 a...
If you get your water from a private well, you need to test it. Public Health Ontario provides a free service for residents on well water, to test for bacterial contamination. Spring rains and snowmelt can cause higher levels of ground and surface water or even localized f...
March is Fraud Prevention Month #dontbeavictim (ORILLIA, ON) – Romance scams cause victims severe financial hardship and personal embarrassment, which despite massive losses, inhibits their decision to report the crime. Members of the OPP Anti-Rackets Branch sa...
It may have been cold in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, but five Kincardine Special Olympians were on fire, bringing home gold from the Canadian Winter Games, March 1-5, as part of Team Ontario. The curling team of skip Ryan Brodhagen, second Chris Weese, lead Jackie McDonald, and vice Ty...
Huron County OPP Charge 23 distracted drivers (HURON COUNTY, ON) – Sunday night, March 20, the Huron County OPP detachment wrapped up its week-long OPP Distracted-Driving Campaign. The campaign, which was part of the province-wide OPP Distracted-Driving Initiative, ...
(KINCARDINE, ON) – South Bruce OPP detachment commander inspector Dana Earley is pleased to announce a bridge dedication ceremony will be taking place to honour fallen OPP constable Craig Campbell. Members of the public and the media are invited to join past and pre...
Q: Can I just stop taking my prescription, or do I need to wean myself off of it? A: The vast majority of drugs can be safely stopped on a moment’s notice but there are a number of medications that should slowly be reduced. The caveat here is that, if the reason for disco...
Kincardine Fall Fair ambassador Hailey Allen will be joined by three other ambassadors for a Celebrity Server night at Boston Pizza, Kincardine, Tuesday, March 29, from 5-8 p.m. Helping her out, are Ripley ambassador Marley Martyn, Walkerton ambassador Melissa Crummer, and CNE Ambassad...
Profiles of refugee families, who are waiting to be sponsored, are beginning to trickle in, says a member of the Kincardine Refugee Committee. Rev. Kathy Fraser of Knox Presbyterian Church said last week that her main contact at the Presbyterian Church of Canada had just sent w...
POLICE INVESTIGATING FAIL-TO-REMAIN CRASH (HURON TOWNSHIP, ON) – March 19, at 11:58 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a single-vehicle crash at Pine River Cheese located along Highway 21 in Huron Township. Between 9:45-10:15 a.m., a blue compact ca...
A portion of the Kincardine Lions boardwalk is sitting under the trees in Macpherson Park, so it doesn't fall onto the beach and float out into Lake Huron. Last week, it was discovered that the bank along the shoreline had eroded substantially, causing concerns about the stability ...
DRIVER INJURED IN SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH (BRANT TWP, ON) – March 17, at 11:17 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a single-vehicle crash along Bruce County Road 2 in Brant Township. Officers arrived to find that a white Toyota CTX left Bruce Road 2, cr...
Nice to see Karen McInnes' photo in the JB's Lingerie store window in downtown Kincardine. Thanks to all the participating businesses that are featuring the folks who have Down Syndrome. The ‘Lots of Socks’ campaign is promoting World Down Syndrome Day today (March 2...
It was a battle to the finish but the Kinetic Knights Robotics Team 781's robot, "Duncan," was up to the task as it and its alliance partners stormed the FIRST Stronghold, bringing gold back to Kincardine from the Buckeye Regional in Cleveland, Ohio, on the weekend. The t...
About a year-and-a-half after it was damaged by fire, Bruce Bowling Lanes in Kincardine is back in business. Janelle Gurr, who manages the bowling alley for her mother, Carol, says the doors opened Jan. 1, and she welcomes bowlers to come and try it out. Janelle Gurr (L)...
Edward “Ed” John Marak of Kincardine, died at home with his family by his side, Friday, March 18, 2016, in his 60th year. Beloved son of John and Elizabeth (née Steinhower) of London. Loving husband of Linda Marak (née McEwen). Dear father of David (Erika) ...
(SAUGEEN TWP, ON) – March 19, at 7:30 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Bruce County Road 40 and Highway 21, just south of Port Elgin in Saugeen Township. Officers arrived with Bruce Paramedic Services, the Saugeen S...
About 60 people, including 35 youngsters and 27 adults, gathered in the activity room at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre, Wednesday afternoon, to play games, plant seed bombs, and then practise how to throw them. It was all part of the Ripley and District Horticultural Society's ...
The co-chairpersons of the 2018 Kincardine Old Boys and Old Girls Reunion are calling on the community to submit ideas for a theme, logo and slogan for the event, slated for Aug. 2-6, 2018. Dave Patterson and Jennifer Cook are in charge of the reunion and welcome entries for this conte...
To the Editor: RE: "Downtown Kincardine draped in lots of socks for Down Syndrome Day March 21" Congratulations and thank you to all the merchants who have taken the time to decorate their windows in support of World Down Syndrome Day. Also, to the woman w...
Bruce Power has renewed its commitment to Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce by pledging another $75,000 over the next three years. The donation, which is an extension of a previous three-year, $75,000 donation from the company, will assist Habitat in building new homes for low-in...
POLICE LOOKING FOR STOLEN ATV (CARRICK TWP, ON) – March 17, at 6:50 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the repot of a theft at a residence along Sideroad 25 in Carrick Township. Sometime between 3:30-6:45 p.m., March 17, a black 2016 Can Am XMR All-Terrain Vehicl...
Monday, March 21, is World Down Syndrome Day and to celebrate, individuals around the globe are encouraged to wear 'Lots of Socks.' Community Living of Kincardine and District encourages everyone to wear striped, polka-dot, bright, tall, ruffled, mis-matched or even three pairs...
The Ripley Wolves will defend their WOAA Senior "A" title against the Tillsonburg Thunder. Although the Wolves have home-ice advantage for the series, Game 1 will be in Tillsonburg Saturday, March 19, at 8:30 p.m. The Wolves will regain home ice in Game 5, if necessar...
Just a reminder that the Legion is open Monday to Friday, from 3-10 p.m. (or later when required), Saturday, from 2-6 p.m., and closed Sunday. Also closed Good Friday, March 25. Kitchen Parties will be held April 1, 15 and 29 at 7 p.m. Come and enjoy the local talented musician...
Kincardine will have a new doctor this summer. Dr. Daniel Soong has signed an agreement with Kincardine council to take up his medical practice in the municipality, as of July, 2016. The arrival of Soong will provide much needed relief to the physicians at the Kincardine Community Medi...
For the second year in a row, Kincardine ratepayers shelled out almost $300,000 in remuneration to their council, local boards and the Bruce Telecom board. The amount paid to council members in 2015 increased by about $10,000, to $233,797.41, from $223,132.91 in 2014, while t...
Wednesday, March 16, the Reid's Corners Women's Institute held its annual "work bee" meeting. Some members tied a comfort quilt which will be donated to the Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey in Kincardine along with some crocheted afghans and other items for th...