Due to the anticipated inclement weather, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is shifting the David T. Chapman shows to live virtual presentations within the Bruce Power Theatre on Family Day. The “Earth Explorers” shows with Chapman, a storm chaser and photographer...
Perhaps it’s lost in a three-metre-high snowbank, but once again, the Ace of Spades was not found, and the Catch the Ace jackpot continues to grow. Jody Van de Klippe won $3,994 in this week’s draw. She chose Envelope No. 4 which contained the Queen of Diamonds. Ticket sales a...
Carol Jane Bordman of Kincardine, died peacefully, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton, at the age of 57. Beloved wife of Michael Bordman. Loving mother of Kenneth Mann, and her step-children, Jaimie Bordman (Erin), Adam Bordman (Kasey),and Rebecca Bordman (Cody...
Bruce Power has donated $16,500 to the YMCA of Owen Sound-Grey-Bruce in support of its homelessness response program to help in the critical need to address an issue facing many people in the region and across Ontario. One of Bruce Power’s core values is social responsibility, an...
Brian Richard Track of Kincardine, died Feb. 7, 2025, with family and friends by his side, at the age of 57. Survived by his wife, Christina Worden; father, Roy Track; sister, Lynn Scott (Peter); brothers, Gary (Dana) and Bruce (Tracey); sisters-in-law, Lisa (Jon) and Tracy (Tony); and...
Despite tomorrow (Feb. 14) being Valentine’s Day, the forecast does not call for lovely weather. Consequently, the community hot soup lunch at Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine, has been postponed to Friday, Feb. 21, from Noon to 2 p.m., at the church, located at 345 Durham St...
Huron-Kinloss council has accepted a report that outlines a vision for the revitalization of downtown Ripley. The report was presented at the committee-of-the-whole meeting, Feb. 3, by economic development officer Amy Irwin. In her report, Irwin states that downtown Ripley revitaliz...
The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program is returning to the Bruce County Public Library branches for the 2025 tax season. This free, volunteer-led income tax clinic is expanding to five locations this year: Kincardine, Port Elgin, Walkerton, Chesley, and Lucknow branches. Volunteers...
The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre has launched a new on-line publication dedicated to the extraordinary work, career, and legacy of Canadian artist Alan Weinstein. In 2021, the museum received a remarkable gift of 525 pieces from Alan Weinstein’s extensive art collectio...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - Feb. 11, at approximately 6:50 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft at a business in the area of Durham Street and Highway 21, Kincardine. Two men were observed in the store before stealing about $1,000 worth of baby formula, then departing i...
The Kincardine council meeting and public meeting set for 4:30 p.m. tonight (Feb. 12), are moving to an on-line format, due to a major snowstorm forecast to hit the area this afternoon and continuing into Thursday. The meeting will be available for viewing on: The Municipal...
The Kincardine Hall at the Davidson Centre was the place to be Saturday, for the Carnival Extravaganza, hosted by the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of South Bruce North Huron. About 75 families participated in the two sessions, one held in the morning and the other in the afternoon, rai...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - The South Bruce OPP is warning residents to be cautious of fraudulent encounters by telephone, on-line, or other means. This year, to date, the South Bruce OPP has received 26 fraud-related reports. Some of the interactions included: Two i...
A huge crowd turned out for the Kincardine Lions Club’s fund-raising concert, featuring the “Tragically Hip” cover band, “grace 2,” Saturday night, at the Kincardine Legion. It was an outstanding evening with a packed house, raising a considerable sum for ...
On Family Day (Feb. 17), the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre welcomes visitors of all ages to experience a day of nature-themed fun, with a variety of interactive activities and special presentations by storm chaser and photographer, David T. Chapman. Chapman will take audience...
The Bluewater District School Board is seeking public feedback as planning gets under way for the development of the annual budget. Students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members are invited to participate in a short on-line survey that will assist the board of trustees in i...
Shawn Patrick Indoe of Port Elgin died suddenly, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in his 49th year. Beloved son of Laura and her husband, Peter Kelly, and the late Linden and his partner, Joanne Robbins. Loving brother of Jason Indoe and his partner, Karen. Special uncle of Maya Indoe. ...
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE RESULTS IN CHARGES (BROCKTON, ON) - Feb. 7, the South Bruce OPP investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Brockton. Investigation determined that a dispute between individuals inside a residence led to an assault. As a...
MISCHIEF AT GODERICH BANK RESULTS IN ARREST (GODERICH, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged an individual of Huron County, following a mischief to a Goderich bank automated teller machine (ATM) vestibule area in January. Jan. 31, Huron County OPP officers were contacted by bank st...
(OTTAWA, ON) - With Valentine's Day approaching, the OPP is raising awareness about romance fraud, which continues to cause significant emotional and financial harm to Canadians. In 2024, Canadians reported losing more than $58.4-million to romance fraud and $310-million to in...
Rovie Kathryn (Rilett) Elmes of Point Clark, died peacefully, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, surrounded by the love of her family, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late Len Elmes (1993). Cherished mother of Kathy and Dave Trumble, an...
Bruce County’s Business to Bruce and Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey are hosting the seventh annual International Women’s Day, “Accelerate Action: Breaking Barriers and Building Businesses,” Thursday, March 6, from 4:30-9 p.m. at Ainsdale Golf Course,...
Herbert "Ross" Errington, formerly of Lucknow, died peacefully, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, at Huron Hospice, Bender House, Clinton, in his 97th year. Born Jan. 28, 1929, in West Wawanosh Township, he was the son of the late Victor and Vera Errington. Survived by his loving wife...
Incumbent Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson (above) is running for re-election in the Feb. 27 provincial election because she still has things to do for the people in this riding. Representing the Progressive Conservative (PC) party, she was first elected in 2011 and since the PCs formed t...
Ian Burbidge (above) is a small-town guy who grew up in Simcoe and Port Dover. He moved to Kincardine in 1983 to teach math and music, and lives near Port Elgin with his wife, Sandy, and more than a few pets. He has been nominated the Liberal candidate in Huron-Bruce, for the Feb. 27 p...
Nick McGregor (above), a life-long Huron County resident, dedicated educator and community advocate, has been nominated the New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate in Huron-Bruce for the Feb. 27 provincial election. “For too long, people in Huron-Bruce have been left behind by gover...
Matthew Van Ankum (above), a second-generation farmer in Howick Township, has been nominated as the Green Party candidate in Huron–Bruce, for the provincial election. Van Ankum takes pride in running his 100-acre farm independently, and producing quality lamb and beef for people ...
The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Kincardine and Southport (Saugeen Shores) are hosting a Huron-Bruce provincial all-candidates meeting, Monday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m., in St. Paul’s Bevan Hall, 248 High Street, Southampton. This venue will provide voters who live in...
David Joseph Leddy of Owen Sound, formerly of Kincardine, died Feb. 4, 2025, in his 52nd year. He was born May 21, 1973. Beloved and dear son of Sandra Stewart. Proud father of Connor Joseph King Leddy. Loving brother of Michelle Kahgee and favourite uncle of Kadin Kahgee. ...
Highway 21, from Kincardine to Port Elgin, was re-opened Sunday afternoon, after being closed since Thursday night, due to blowing and drifting snow. At 10 p.m., Thursday, the South Bruce OPP reported Highway 21 was closed, from Amberley to Port Elgin, due to poor road and weather cond...
Roy Levi Fitzgerald, formerly of Kincardine, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at the Southbridge Nursing Home in Owen Sound, at the age of 78. Predeceased by his father, William Fitzgerald; his mother, Maretta (nee Vines) Fitzgerald; his brother, William (Ed) Fitzgerald; and his sister, Hel...
Highway 21, from Kincardine to Port Elgin, remains closed as of 9 p.m. Saturday, as road crews continue to work clearing massive snow drifts from the roadway. The latest snowstorm blew in Thursday night, bringing high wind and causing severe blowing and drifting snow. At 10 p.m., Th...
Lucky for us that it was a cloudy day for the Wiarton Willie Festival and that he's predicting an early spring?! We also are glad folks were able to celebrate Robbie Burns’ birthday Jan. 25! Great traditions for people to get together and have some fun. We're sure that ma...
Bruce County has been recognized as one of Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers in the 2025 regional “Canada’s Top 100 Employers” competition. The announcement made Feb. 5 highlights some of the reasons why the county was selected: Bruce County encou...
In response to the opportunities and challenges of the growing nuclear industry in Kincardine, the municipality has created a new nuclear strategy project co-ordinator position, with the current community economic development co-ordinator, Cherie Leslie (right), taking on that role for tw...
January saw 24 high school students complete the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII)’s energy co-op, a term full of hands-on learning and skill development. Now in its second year, the program continued its work, igniting excitement for future clean energy careers and opening up v...
(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - Feb. 4, the South Bruce OPP was dispatched to an address in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, where an individual reported being a victim of fraud. Investigation revealed that over the course of a year, the victim made a series of transactions amounting ...
Kincardine council’s Feb. 12 meeting will be starting at 4:30 p.m., rather than the usual 5 p.m., to allow additional discussion about finalizing the 2025 budget. The agenda for this meeting is available on-line at events.kincardine.ca/council. Council first began reviewing th...
Donald Clarence Fidler of Tiverton, died at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Faith Fidler (née Wilcox) who predeceased him, May 9, 2019. Dear father of Paul Fidler of Inverhuron, and Brian (Jea...
The Bervie Women’s Institute met at the Bervie United Church, Wednesday morning, with the focus on fitness. President Bev Berndt read the Land Acknowledgement and the meeting opened with O Canada, The Opening Ode, Mary Stewart Collect and Institute grace. The Roll Call, &ldquo...