Beginning Friday (Nov. 15), the Canadian Union of Postal Workers went on strike, pausing most mail services and closing most post offices in the region until a deal is reached. This strike will have an impact on some services provided by Bruce County. Human services: Dur...
Kincardine celebrated the 106th Ringing of the Peace Bell, Monday evening, at Knox Presbyterian Church. In 2018, Knox welcomed the community to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, with the ringing of the peace bell 100 times on the evening of Remembrance Day. ...
Local celebrities and seasoned dancers gave it their all in front of a sold-out crowd and many on-line viewers as they took to the floor of the historic Kincardine Pavilion, Saturday, Nov. 2, as part of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of South Bruce North Huron’s annual gala fund-r...
(LONDON, ON) - West Region OPP officers are joining forces with their municipal policing counterparts to combat impaired driving this holiday season, as the annual Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign rolls out across southwestern Ontario. This police enforce...
The Tiverton Lions Club invites all seniors (age 65 and older) to attend the annual Christmas Dinner, Friday, Dec. 6, at the Whitney Crawford Community Centre in Tiverton. This invitation is extended to those living in Tiverton, Glammis, Inverhuron, as far north as North Bruce and sout...
(GODERICH, ON) - The Huron County OPP Auxiliary Unit, in co-operation with Zehrs Grocery Store in Goderich, hosted its annual "Stuff-a-Cruiser" food drive, Saturday Nov. 9. The four-hour food collection event was a success! A total of 227 pre-packaged food bags was donat...
Kincardine council has approved an aggressive plan to facilitate an affordable housing project at 705 Princes Street in the Town of Kincardine (Ward 1). At the meeting Wednesday night (Nov. 13), a motion was put forward by councillor Mike Hinchberger and seconded by deputy mayor Andrea...
Colleen Libiec of Kincardine won $2,081 in the Catch the Ace draw. She chose Envelope No. 14 which contained the Seven of Clubs. The progressive jackpot is expected to grow to a possible $36,000 for next Wednesday's draw, with your help! If you can’t make it to the Legion for th...
Patricia Carolyne “Trish” Richards (née Kwapisz), formerly of Kincardine, died Nov. 6, 2024, at Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton, after a short but courageous battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Born and raised in Windsor, Trish dedicated much of her life to r...
Despite the wet, windy weather, hundreds of people turned out for the annual Remembrance Day ceremony held at the Kincardine Legion Cenotaph, Monday morning. Inside, the Legion hall was mostly full for the Remembrance Day service at 10 a.m. Rev. Judy Zarubick led the service, with L...
A local family is selling four tickets to the Taylor Swift concert in Toronto and donating the proceeds to the Kincardine Hospital capital campaign. The family’s 14-year-old daughter, Grace, is a verified Swift fan and was able to obtain tickets to the sold-out event months ago f...
ASSAULT CHARGE LAID (KINCARDINE, ON) - Nov. 11, at approximately 4:15 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of an unwanted person at an address along Queen Street, Kincardine. Upon police arrival, the involved person brandished an edged weapon toward officers. The indiv...
In a ground-breaking step to close workforce gaps and promote diversity in skilled trades, Build a Dream, Bruce Power and the Millwright Regional Council have launched the latest “Introduction to Millwrighting” program. With the looming retirement of 700,000 tradespeople ac...
To the Editor: RE: “No to transient housing in Kincardine’s downtown core” C. Brown wrote a letter with respect to building housing units beside the old W.E. Thompson Public School, and has made excellent comments. Yes, we need housing but the mandate of local mu...
Valerie Rose Morningstar, formerly of Lucknow, beloved wife of Malcolm MacLeod of London, died at London University Hospital, Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at the age of 72. Born Feb. 19, 1952, in Strathroy, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Velma Morningstar. Missed by her brothe...
ARREST MADE AFTER BREAK-AND-ENTER IN KINCARDINE (KINCARDINE, ON) - Nov. 6, at 1:49 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a break-and-enter at a farm property along Highway 9, in the Municipality of Kincardine. As a result of the investigation, the South Bruce OPP arr...
Bruce Power and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON), through their Gamzook’aamin aakoziwin medical isotope partnership, donated $25,000 to the Canadian Cancer Society’s Hockey Fights Cancer fund-raiser, Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Owen Sound Attack game. Hockey Fights Cancer is a...
The Bervie Women’s Institute met at the Bervie United Church, Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 10 a.m., with the theme being “Health.” After the usual openings, president Bev Berndt read “In Flanders Fields.” The Roll Call was answered by 11 members and six visitors ...
About 100 people braved the cold, wet, windy weather, Sunday afternoon, as they gathered for the Kincardine Legion Remembrance Day service at the Tiverton Cenotaph. The Colour Party marched into position in front of the Cenotaph. The flags were carried by Rod Hilton, Kevin Martin, Mike...
The seven-member Bruce County Classic Team took part in the TD Canadian Dairy Classic national 4-H Dairy Show at the Royal Winter Agricultural Fair in Toronto. Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2:45 a.m., the team began the long drive to Toronto, after spending weeks preparing for this event. Every ...
Members of the Kincardine and District Lions Club gathered at Lions Park recently to recognize organizations that have donated toward the All-Wheel Park project. Among the groups acknowledged, were Quality Construction, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), and Bogdanovic H...
Again, we've been blessed with some beautiful weather to get more crops off, do more fall work and to go places with friends and family! Wedding anniversary wishes go to Stosh and Elizabeth Cubberley, Stefani and Mike Simpson, and Dennis and Donna Bridge! We extend birthday gree...
The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation’s “Caring Together” campaign has successfully achieved its goal of raising $3.6-million for a new CT scanner. The campaign began in late 2023 with the goal of raising $2.5-million for both the medical device and the re...
It was cold outside, but nice and warm inside as Santa Claus greeted children, and gave out candy canes, at the annual Tiverton Lions Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, at the Whitney Crawford Community Centre in Tiverton. It was also busy inside as a great crowd turned out to do some Christm...
The Bruce County Women's Institute hosted its 67th rally meeting at the Port Elgin Legion, Wednesday, Oct. 23. The theme was “Community Involvement,” and president Bren de Leeuw welcomed 29 W.I. members. All branches reported on their varied and extensive involvement wi...
Bruce County has announced that its Explore the Bruce Rewards app has earned a prestigious Marketing Canada Award under the category, Social Media/App, from the Economic Developers Association of Canada. Launched in 2024, this innovative app highlights tourism destinatio...
The Kincardine Theatre Guild has welcomed five new actors to the stage for its production of the Gilbert and Sullivan musical, “The Pirates of Penzance,” which opens Friday, Nov. 15, at the Kincardine Arts Centre. Joining the guild for the first time in major roles, are Liz...
Linda and Keith Battler of Kincardine have donated $10,400 to the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation, for the Kincardine Hospital Redevelopment campaign, proceeds from a successful open house at the new Golf Sands housing development in Kincardine. A ribbon-cutting was hel...
(BROCKTON, ON) - The OPP has seized a large quantity of suspected cocaine as a result of a search warrant. Nov. 6, members of the West Region OPP Community Street Crime Unit executed search warrants at addresses in Dundalk and Clifford; the accused was taken into custody outside o...
Community members joined local historians and officials in Walkerton, Friday, for the unveiling of the designation of Bruce County Road 19 as the “Highway for Peace,” in tribute to the 160th Bruce Battalion that fought in the First World War. This battalion, part of the Can...
Bruce Power and its partners in the production of medical isotopes, have committed to building a hot cell facility in Bruce County, expediting their ability to process short-lived Lutetium-177 to ensure it reaches cancer patients around the world in a timely fashion. Ontario energy min...
The fifth annual Nine Lessons and Carols Service will be held, Sunday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m., at Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine. The service will include five choir anthems and seven congregational hymns/carols, as well as nine Bible readings leading up to the arrival of Jesus Christ...
Bruce County has launched Smart Commute, an application (app) dedicated to increasing transit options and helping connect drivers and riders to jobs through ride-matching. The launch of the app is one way the county is advancing the recommendations outlined in the Transi...
The lively, energetic performance by celebrity dancer Tamis Rackley and seasoned dancer Victor Scaletchi won them the trophy at the Dancing With the Stars gala, Saturday night at the Kincardine Pavilion. The fund-raising event is in support of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of South Bruc...
Cindy Bissett-Elphick of Ashfield Township, died Oct. 19, 2024 at the age of 61. She left this world, surrounded by family, at Jessica’s House Hospice, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Survived by her loving husband, Brian Elphick. Loving Mom of Natash...
Gary Lambert won $1,845 in the Catch the Ace draw. He chose Envelope No. 24 which contained the Five of clubs. A big thank you to everyone who buys tickets each week, which helps our jackpot grow. It should be at more than $30,000 by next Wednesday’s draw, so, help spread the word! ...
Deborah Lee McGillivray (née Trafelet) of Point Clark, died peacefully, with her family at her side, at Huron Shores Hospice, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in her 67th year. Cherished daughter of Joe Trafelet and Laurel Indoe. Beloved wife of Richard McGillivray for 47 years. Lovi...
(CARRICK TWP, ON) - Nov. 7, just before 8:30 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a large barn fire on Concession 2 in Carrick Township. Officers attended with the fire department and paramedic services. The investigation revealed that a fire had started inside the ...
Stellina Williams was appointed Ward 1 councillor, Wednesday night (Nov. 6), at the special Kincardine council meeting. She fills the vacancy left when councillor Doug Kennedy died in August. Nine candidates had put their names forward for the position, but only eight attended the meet...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - The Huron County OPP successfully partnered and made application with the Town of Goderich, Municipality of Central Huron, and Avon Maitland District School Board in 2023, for the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General front-line policing grant. Grant-fundi...