Heavy snow and high wind have caused the closure of Highways 21 and 9 in the Kincardine area, today (Jan. 20). The South Bruce OPP reported that as of 10:56 a.m., Highway 21 was closed, from Amberley to Kincardine, due to blowing and drifting snow and poor-to-nil visibility. Ten min...
Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services and the South Bruce OPP were called to a fire early Sunday morning at the former offices of Century 21 and CRG Energy, on Durham Market South in downtown Kincardine. This site and the adjacent laundromat suffered severe damage in a fire back in Ju...
Beven Bertram McLean died peacefully in his Kincardine cottage, Jan. 15, 2025, in his 84th year. Born June 2, 1941, he was the son of Sadie and Bert McLean. He leaves his beloved brother, William John (Balfour) McLean; his adored son, Brok Bertram Russell McLean (Katherine Amanatidi...
Drop-in at The Bridge in downtown Kincardine has seen some remarkable achievements already this year, thanks to an $88,200 seed grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Executive director Wes Larson said the first two weeks of January saw 700 pounds of frozen food rescued from No Fr...
Q: I am expecting my first baby and am unsure of what I could, and should, be taking/consuming during my pregnancy. Can you provide me with some guidance? A: First off, congratulations on your pregnancy. Having a baby can be an exciting time for many, but it can also be a time of worry...
Kincardine council has agreed to recommend that the municipality’s rural area have access to the new Ontario Satellite Internet (ONSAT) program. Back in November, the Ontario government announced it was partnering with Starlink to launch this program, offering high-speed satellit...
The Ontario government is investing $86,100 in the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce and $111,600 in the Alzheimer Society of Huron Perth to connect more people with dementia care, support and services they need, when they need them. This funding will support services delivered by the&nb...
This is the 20th year that Huron-Kinloss has offered the service of marriage commissioners. A report by deputy clerk Kelly Lush was approved at the township’s committee-of-the-whole meeting, Monday morning (Jan. 13). This was an update on the commissioning service for 2024. ...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - Jan. 16, at approximately 11:20 p.m., a member of the South Bruce OPP stopped to check a vehicle along Broadway Street, Kincardine. The investigating officer detected signs of impairment from the involved driver. The driver was placed under arrest and transporte...
The Grey Bruce Community Volunteer Income Tax Program network continues to make a significant impact by providing free tax preparation services to low-income individuals and families across the region. In collaboration, local organizations, social service agencies, 211 Community Connec...
Bruce County is sending a delegation of local politicians and staff to advocate for local needs at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference, beginning Sunday, Jan. 19. County warden Luke Charbonneau and deputy warden Don Murray will make a delegation to solicitor gener...
It was a typical Bruce County winter day, as Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson and Ontario associate energy minister Sam Oosterhoff stood amidst the cold and snow, Thursday afternoon in Tiverton, announcing a new energy efficiency program to help homeowners save money. Thompson said the Ho...
Mike Pierson won $2,963 in the Catch the Ace draw. He chose Envelope No. 5 which contained the Ten of Spades. The jackpot has soared to more than $59,000 and continues to grow! Excitement is building, and with ticket sales on the rise, we’re seeing a “snowball” effect th...
Henricus Jacobus (Henk) Oudshoorn of Goderich, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, surrounded by family, at the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in Goderich. He was 73. Born June 23, 1953, in Mijdrecht, (the Netherlands), he met his wife, Jansje, in 1979 and they have been together ever s...
The Bruce County Public Library received a generous donation of $2,000 from the Paisley Legion which will enrich the Paisley branch’s offerings through the purchase of program supplies, children’s activities, and local Indigenous artwork. “We are incredibly grateful t...
The Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation received plenty of Christmas cheer, as several donations were made over the holiday season. Bruce Telecom helped the foundation end 2024 on a great note, with a donation of $5,000. Jessica Towriss (centre) of Bruce Telecom pres...
The Huron-Kinloss Golf Car project had a total of 124 golf cars registered last year, including 37 new ones and 87 renewals. That’s the word from deputy clerk Kelly Lush in a report to township council in committee-of-the-whole, Monday morning (Jan. 13). The project has been i...
Joyce Martha MacKay (nee Guikema) of Kincardine died peacefully, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, at the age of 68. Beloved wife of David MacKay. Loving mother of Jasmine Farrell, Adam (Ben) and Jason (Kristen). Grandma of Deter Nowak. ...
TEEN ARRESTED AFTER BREAK-AND-ENTER (KINCARDINE, ON) - Jan. 11, at 12:52 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a break-and-enter at a business property along Queen Street, Kincardine. The OPP Canine Unit and members of the Emergency Response Team located a youth a sh...
The Huron-Kinloss community services department is moving forward with plans for a new dog park in Ripley, located between the Apple Rail Trail entrance and the soccer fields. This community-driven project is an opportunity to get involved early in the process, share your ideas, and he...
Jeff Scott of Royal LePage Exchange Realty Co., Kincardine, has donated $6,000 to the Kincardine Food Bank. The food bank assisted 5,038 individuals in 2024, up seven per cent from 2023. It costs about $100,000 to operate the organization and it is all done without any government grant...
Huron-Kinloss council welcomes the proposal of an Indoor Sports Dome in Kin-Bruce Park, on Lake Range Drive in the township. Brandon Kushnir of Bluewater Sports Management, which is based in Kincardine, presented his plan for the $6-million indoor artificial turf facility, at the commi...
Vasileios (Bill) Plagos, formerly of Kincardine, died at the Laconia General Hospital in Sparta, Greece, Nov. 26, 2024, at the age of 86. Born in Anogeia, Greece, Aug. 6, 1938, he was the son of the late Georgios Plagos and Kali Plagos. He was predeceased by his sisters, Livia (Linda) ...
There have been quite a few folks celebrating birthdays this month already - Happy Belated Birthday to Donna Elliott, Wilma Sutton, Annabelle Aitchison, Mariah Farrell, Heather Newman, Margie Lochhead, Marianne Irwin, Ria Middelkamp, Ron de Gans, Clayton Farrell and Jim Farrell. Our sy...
The Huron Shores All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Club is seeking Kincardine’s help to improve the trail system in the area. Club president Tyler Johnson was at the council meeting Wednesday night (Jan. 8), requesting the use of Sideroad 30 in the Municipality of Kincardine, which would...
Join the fun and excitement at the annual, family-favourite event, the Ripley Winter Carnival, scheduled for Feb. 14-15. Embrace the chill of winter and celebrate with a multitude of activities at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre. Organized by the Huron-Kinloss community services depa...
The Kincardine Business Improvement Area (BIA) is asking Kincardine council to remove barriers so more restaurants, pubs and cafes can set up seasonal outdoor patios in the downtown core. At the council meeting Wednesday night (Jan. 8), Darrel Perry of the BIA made a presentation, poin...
(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) - Jan. 11, just after 2 p.m., the South Bruce OPP, West Region OPP Emergency Response Team, West Region OPP Canine Unit, and OPP Aviation Unit, were called to an incident in the Municipality of Brockton. Officers arrived at the scene on Schmidt Lake Road in Green...
In December, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.4 percentage points to 3.6 per cent. The region’s unemployment rate is now the lowest in the province. Meanwhile, the provincial unemployment rate remained unchanged in December at 6....
Don Huston, senior captain with Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services, has been appointed acting deputy fire chief for Station 12 (Kincardine). He takes over from Matt Cottrill who retired Jan. 1, 2025, after 22 years of service. The appointment bylaw was approved at the Kincardine...
The Kincardine Lions Club has raised more than $300,000 which is almost 60 per cent of the cost of the proposed All-Wheel Park, to be located west of the Splash Pad at Lions Park, beside the Davidson Centre in Kincardine. The club now believes the skate park is at the stage where fundi...
Bernard Wellington “Barney” Haldenby of Kincardine, died peacefully, at University Hospital, London, Tuesday, Jan, 7, 2025, at the age of 87. Lovingly remembered by his wife Tina Haldenby; his daughter, Debby and Rob Strong; and step-children Heather and Ken Stark and Trent...
Effective Dec. 31, 2024, MNP has taken over the BDO office in Kincardine. In a press release, issued Dec. 23, the two companies, which are among Canada’s leading professional services firms, made the announcement that MNP was acquiring a select number of BDO’s Canadian offi...
The Bruce County age-friendly committee, formed in June of last year, has a vision of having the county recognized as an age-friendly community by the World Health Organization. At the Jan. 9, county council meeting, Megan Garland, director of long-term care and senior services, highli...
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of South Bruce North Huron is hosting a family fun event, Carnival Extravaganza, Feb. 8 at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine. There are two time slots to attend, from 10 a.m. to Noon, and from 1-3 p.m., in the Kincardine Hall. The event will feature food...
(GODERICH, ON) - Jan. 7, just before 8 p.m., the Huron County OPP was contacted by staff at a Goderich retail store, reporting that a theft had just occurred. A description of the suspects and the vehicle were provided to police. Officers patrolled for the suspects and later recei...
Happy New Year to all our Kincardine Legion Corner readers! Catch the Ace resumed Wednesday, with Janice Travers winning $3,232 in the weekly draw. She chose Envelope No. 6 which revealed the Nine of Spades. The best part was Janice was in attendance watching the live draw at the Legio...
The Bervie Women’s Institute met at the Bervie United Church, Wednesday morning, and it was nice to see everyone on another snowy morning. Our December meeting was cancelled due to bad weather. After the usual openings, president Bev Berndt opened the meeting with the reading, &l...
(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) - The South Bruce OPP is holding a six-week “Youth in Policing” Academy, beginning in March. This is an interactive opportunity for youth in Grades 10-12, who reside in the southern Bruce County area, to learn more about policing. Topics covered inclu...
Burton George Eskrick of Kincardine Township, died peacefully, surrounded by family, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty” Eskrick (née Campbell) who predeceased him i...