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...
At the November meeting of the Kincardine and District Horticultural Society, the 30 members in attendance voted to approve the new constitution and code of conduct which had been rewritten in response to the requirements of the Ontario Horticultural Association (OHA) to which the Kincard...
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Canada Huron-Bruce Chapter, and the Huron County OPP joined forces Monday to launch Project Red Ribbon, in Seaforth. The campaign encourages all drivers to tie a red ribbon on their vehicles as a reminder to drive soberly. The OPP will be conduct...
The Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce is set to host its second Mayor’s Breakfast, Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Kin’s Social Restaurant. Attendees will enjoy a hot breakfast, provided by Kin’s Social, and have the opportunity to speak with Kincardine mayor Kenneth C...
Every household should have a plan in place that will provide necessities and ensure safety for your family during the event of an emergency. Seniors may have additional considerations during an emergency, especially if they are required to evacuate their home. Making a list and keepin...
The inaugural Huron-Kinloss Jack-o-Lantern Trail was a huge success. Held Friday night at the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens in Ripley, the event drew about 90 people despite the chilly, rainy weather. Thanks to the incredible support from the community, more than 100 Jack-o-Lanterns ...
(GODERICH, ON) - The Huron County OPP is investigating an assault that took place in the Town of Goderich, Monday afternoon. Police received information that an assault had taken place in the area of Blake Street East and Gibbons Street, Goderich, Oct. 28, between 3-4:30 p.m. (app...
Clarence Russell Ritchie, beloved husband of Alice (Johnston), of Lucknow, died peacefully at Pinecrest Manor, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at the age of 95. Born in Ashfield Township, Sept. 9, 1929, he was the son of the late Lila (Robb) and Gordon Ritchie. Greatly missed by his children,...
To help the many local families in need this holiday season, Bruce Power has launched its annual on-line community fund-raiser to support numerous local toy drives and hamper programs. Bruce Power is encouraging its staff, contractors, supplier partners and the community-at-large to he...
Tracy Primeau has agreed to take on the job of chairperson of the 2028 Kincardine Reunion. Dave Patterson and Jennifer Cook, co-chairpersons of the 2018 reunion, made the announcement at a meeting, Monday afternoon, at the Kincardine Legion. “I’m really excited about thi...
The Walker House Museum is showcasing a special exhibit and speakers for Remembrance Day. The exhibit is entitled, “Walker House Remembers,” and is on now until Nov. 16. It showcases a remarkable collection of artifacts, including items from the museum’s own collectio...
The local celebration of Diwali will include a fund-raising dinner for about 110 community members, Monday, Nov. 18, at the Kincardine Pavilion. This past weekend, over a million Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, and other communities across Canada celebrated Diwali, the Sanatan Festival of...
Everyone is welcome to an insightful presentation and discussion about poverty and the efforts to combat it within the local communities, led by Jill Umbach of the United Way of Bruce Grey and the Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force. Entitled “Addressing Poverty in Our Communities: Cha...
The final Ripley Horticultural Society’s “For Our Youth” Club meeting of the year took place Oct. 19 at the home of leader Melody Smillie. We had a great turn-out for a fun celebration. Leaders Heather Newman and Melody let everyone run off some energy in Melody&rsquo...
Keith Allan Brown of Tiverton died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, surrounded by his family, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Joannie Brown of Tiverton. Loving father of Kimberly Klimek (Dan) of Caledonia, and Kyle Brown of Hamilton; a...
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Building on the success of its Isotope Production System (IPS) over the past two years, Bruce Power is looking to expand its capabilities to ensure a stable supply of cancer-fighting medical isotopes for the world health-care community. A letter was sent to the Canadian Nuclear Safety ...
“Male and Female Cardinal” by Canadian-born artist Robbie Craig, is the next print in the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary's Art/Easel Program fund-raiser. On display at Sobeys Kincardine, this fully-licensed print features a male and femal...
(BROCKTON, ON) - The South Bruce OPP is seeking public assistance with an ongoing assault investigation in Walkerton. Oct 30, at 11:56 a.m., police were dispatched to an assault in the area of Yonge Street South and Third Street in Walkerton. If you were in this area, Oct. 30, ...
(ORILLIA, ON) - The OPP has released its 2023 Annual Report. The new enhanced electronic report has interactive content with links to additional information and previous years' statistics for added context, and includes embedded videos and podcasts. The annual report can be vi...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre is holding community engagement sessions as it continues to plan for the future and seeks to address ongoing health system challenges. A press release, issued Wednesday, states that public feedback is important to the health centre and it wants to con...
Kincardine council will be appointing a new councillor at the special meeting Wednesday night (Nov. 6) at 5 p.m., in the council chamber. Clerk Jennifer Lawrie has certified there are nine candidates who have put their names forward to fill the vacancy, following the death of Ward 1 co...
It's that time of year again, when we turn back time. Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2 a.m. So, remember to turn your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night, and enjoy that extra hour of sleep! It's also a good time to check the batter...
Members of the Kincardine and District Lions Club were at Lions Park, Wednesday, to accept a cheque for $5,000 from representatives of the Bruce Telecom Lighthouse Blues Fest. The money is a donation toward the All-Wheel Park project, slated to be built west of the Splash Pad. As the B...
Thanks to those who submitted photos for the “Where’s Dave?” contest. We had two final entries that were sent in by Oct. 31. One is of David Dadson at the Tiverton Fall Fair, Saturday Oct. 5, taken by Margaret Visser (below); and the other is of Dave at Powers Prod...
Crystal Leigh Jardine, formerly of Lucknow, beloved daughter of the late Barb (Whitby) and Rick Jardine, died at Guelph General Hospital, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the age of 45. She was born in Wingham, July 4, 1979. Survived by her sister, Ange (Ryan) Jardine-Finch of Wingham; ...