The Canadian Federation of University women (CFUW), Kincardine chapter, celebrated its 25th anniversary Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the Best Western Plus Governor’s Inn, Kincardine with 22 members and former members attending. Five of the members have been with the group since t...
The Ontario Progressive Conservative (PC) Party is again calling on the Ontario government to abandon its cap-and-trade scheme after California sold only 1.49 per cent of its carbon credits at last week's auction. "The Liberal government is setting Ontario up for failu...
Bruce Power has announced a partnership with four Ontario colleges on six diploma programs which will help to ensure a steady flow of qualified candidates for the company’s workforce. “We want to ensure that people attending college with a goal of employment at Bruc...
They're here for a good time, but not a long time. And that's unfortunate, as the Bluewater Summer Playhouse production of "Oh, Canada, We Sing for Thee!" is a tremendous tribute to Canadian singers, songwriters and musicians, past and present. Created by Leisa Way...
“Stormy Weather” by F. Varley (above and at right) is the next print in the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine hospital auxiliary's Art/Easel Program fund-raiser. Varley came to Canada from England, and in 1920, he became one of the founding members of th...
Several majestic, 100-year-old maple trees have been removed from the property west of the Willow West subdivision, at the corner of Kincardine Avenue and Fraser Drive, Kincardine. Workers began cutting down the trees Monday morning. The trees were part of an objection by neighbouri...
A plan to lower the speed limit along Lake Range Drive, to 60 km/h, has been tabled by Huron-Kinloss Township. At the Aug. 15 council meeting, deputy mayor Wilfred Gamble told the delegation, led by Wayne and Patt Lowry, that council would listen to the presentation but no decision wou...
Ladies who were able to attend the bridal shower for Nicole (Nikki) Reid, Sunday, enjoyed seeing all the lovely gifts she received. Thanks to everyone who organized and put on the shower. Many gals attended the bridal shower for Kathryn Bridge, held at the home of her sister-in-law, ...
The fire hydrants in Kincardine are not available for use while the water tower is off-line for repairs until the end of September. That's the word from Adam Weishar, public works manager, who clarified earlier reports that the hydrants were charged and could be used. "With...
A good crowd took in the Ripley Food Art Craft Festival, Saturday, at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre. Building on the Ripley Artisan Festival of the past few years, the event featured diverse works of art and crafts, as well as delicious local food from the Bruce Botanical Food Gard...
The Ripley 4-H Safety Club, and some members of the Sheep Club, gathered at the Coenen farm on the 5th Concession of the Municipality of Kincardine, Wednesday night, to learn about fire safety on the farm and how to properly use a fire extinguisher. Kincardine fire chief Kent Padfield ...
The Reid's Corners Women's Institute has raised $604 at the Alzheimer Tea, held Wednesday afternoon at the Pine River United Church. About 40 people attended the event, enjoying tea, coffee, dessert and fruit, with all proceeds to the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce. The tea...
Bruce Power is launching a community conversation about the company’s future role in Ontario’s electricity system to advance a multi-year investment plan, announced in December. “We recognize there is a great deal of community interest in what we’re doing ...
The Kincardine Ladies Fitness Co-op is celebrating its first anniversary next month, and to mark the occasion, it is holding an open house. Scheduled for Sept. 10-11, from 1-4 p.m. each day, the open house is an opportunity for ladies to drop in and check out the gym, located in the fo...
The Massed Band Festival, held in Victoria Park, Kincardine, is marking its 25th anniversary this year. Slated for Saturday, Aug. 27, beginning at 11 a.m., the annual event features hot dogs and corn-on-the-cob, along with a great slate of entertainment, including local bands, visiting...
Dr. Donald J. Munn of Point Clark and formerly of Listowel, died at the Southampton Care Centre, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Joy Munn. Dear father of Andrew (Brenda) Munn of Edmonton, Christopher (Helen) Munn of Tottenham, Valerie Davey of Sauble Beach...
Manor Musings Despite the wet weather, the clouds and rain cleared by 4:30 p.m. just as the cars started lining up for the Sixth Annual Tiverton Cruise Night. A good crowd came out to view more than 25 vehicles, and enjoy the music and refreshments. There were also a childre...
Building on a successful summer program at its visitors’ centre, Bruce Power will continue to offer free bus tours to pre-arranged community groups, year-round. “We’re interested in hosting service clubs, social organizations, municipal groups, even senior high ...
Do you have your tickets yet for "Peter and the Elegants," Sept. 2, at the Kincardine Legion? Don’t miss your chance to be at this '50s and '60s dance. A great time was had by all when the band was here last. Tickets are $15 per person; available at the Legion bar....
VEHICLE CRASHES INTO CEMETERY PILLAR (KINCARDINE, ON) – Aug. 18, at 12:45 a.m., the South Bruce OPP was called to investigate after receiving a report that a vehicle had crashed into a pillar at the entrance to the Kincardine Cemetery located at Bruce Avenue and Queen Str...
A vehicle crashed into the main entrance to the Kincardine Cemetery, very early Thursday morning, taking out a portion of the west-side stone pillar. The South Bruce OPP was called to the scene at 12:45 a.m., Aug. 18, where police discovered a Honda CRV had collided with the pillar at ...
Bruce Power’s Unit 7 reached 465 days of continuous service Thursday, matching the long-run record for the Bruce B unit. “Unit 7 has been an absolute workhorse for the people of Ontario since its last planned maintenance outage,” said Pierre Pilon, senior vice...
Q: I am sick of doing all the blood work that warfarin requires, but I am reluctant to change to the newer blood thinners since there is no way to reverse their effects in the event I get into an accident. When is this going to change? A: The good news is that the drug compani...
The Bervie Women's Institute met at the home of Betty Jean White, Aug. 3 at 10 a.m., with nine members and one guest answering the Roll Call: “How I use honey.” Many use it for baking and medicinal purposes, along with the usual uses. Betty Jean served some nice h...
It's been 20 years since the Legend of Donald Sinclair and the Phantom Piper first circulated in Kincardine. And two decades since the first piper with the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band played the part of the Phantom Piper atop the Kincardine Lighthouse. According to the legend,...
Dark storm clouds began forming over Lake Huron, mid-afternoon Wednesday, and gradually advanced, bringing thunder, lightning and heavy rain over the Kincardine area. It was quite a sight to see as the strange cloud formations gathered and then turned darker, with a puffy white top lay...
Bruce Power has received its best-ever report card from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), the country’s independent regulator of nuclear facilities. Both Bruce A and B received an overall ‘Fully Satisfactory’ mark for the CNSC’s Integrated Plant Rat...
Kincardine's fire hydrants are charged and could be used, despite the water tower being off-line, says the municipality's water and wastewater supervisor. Shamus Anderson says with the standpipe down for repairs, the available fire flows are reduced. However, if warranted, ad...
To the Editor: RE: "Reader also upset with the renaming of Kincardine medical clinic" and "Taxpayers have grown accustomed to mediocre expectations, says reader" Having read the letters from Marta McBride and Jewel Butters, I have to agree with their opposition o...
The Kincardine Kippers swim team wrapped up the 2016 season at the South Western Ontario Recreational Swimming Association (SWORSA) finals, Saturday, Aug. 6. at the Wilmot Recreation Complex near New Hamburg, followed by their annual awards night Aug. 9 at the Davidson Centre in Kincardin...
REMINDER FOR YOUNG DRIVERS AND IMPAIRED DRIVING (HURON EAST, ON) – A young driver of Bluewater has been fined and had his licence suspended, following his poor choice to get behind the wheel after drinking some alcohol. Shortly after 3 a.m., Aug. 13, a Chevrolet ...
The Municipalities of Kincardine, Huron-Kinloss and Saugeen Shores have lifted the open-air fire ban which was implemented July 22, due to the hot, dry weather. Firefighters in all three areas appreciate the co-operation of the public in this matter. Ripley-Huron fire chief Chris Cl...
(KINCARDINE, ON) – Aug. 14, at 11:44 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a spent military flare found on the Lake Huron beach near Macpherson Park, at the bottom of Lambton Street, Kincardine. Police secured the area until such time as members of Base Borden&...
(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – The Huron County OPP has laid another "racing" charge. Shortly before 2 p.m. Aug. 6, a Huron County OPP officer spotted a Mercedes sport utility vehicle travelling southbound on Bluewater Veterans Highway, north of Kingsbridge, a...
We are sure thankful that everyone was praying for rain. That was a big help, but we still need more, please. Thanks to Fran Farrell and Bren deLeeuw for planning a Summer Adventure, Thursday. Our first stop was at the home of Sylvia and David Leigh in Kincardine. What a deli...
(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – Aug. 13, at 9:57 a.m. the South Bruce OPP received the report of a stolen motorcycle. Sometime between 11 p.m. Aug. 12, and 9 a.m. Aug. 13, unknown person(s) stole a 2007 Suzuki GS500 motorcycle (VIN No. VTTGM51A972101170) from a residence on Bruce C...
There was plenty of good food and fine entertainment at the third annual Point Clark Lighthouse Festival, held Friday and Saturday in a tent beside the lighthouse. This was the second year for the two-day event, which saw about 75 people attend the Friday night gala, and hundreds enjoy...
Four local fall fair ambassadors are off to the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) in Toronto, Aug. 19-21, to compete in the annual Ambassador of the Fairs competition. Kincardine ambassador Hailey Allen will be joined by her fellow ambassadors, Danielle McBride of Tiverton, Marley Mar...
Bruce Power’s 15th annual charity golf tournament has raised $150,000 for local hospital foundations. The Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation and the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation will share the proceeds from the annual event which was held Friday at ...
About a dozen girls, between the ages of seven and 12, learned about engineering, science and math at the GEMS Camp, held Monday to Friday at the Whitney Crawford Community Centre in Tiverton. Led by Dana Nguyen of Toronto, the girls studied engineering Tuesday, building tower structur...