Applications are now open for Bruce County’s Summer Company Program which provides aspiring young entrepreneurs, aged 15 to 29, with the tools and support to start their own summer business. Funded by the Province of Ontario and delivered by Business to Bruce,...
Snow squalls continued to play havoc in the Kincardine area for the second day in a row, as Highway 21, from Grand Bend to Southampton, remained closed, Tuesday, due to blowing snow, heavy drifting, and poor-to-nil visibility. Bruce County roads and Kincardine rural roads also remained...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - Over the past several weeks, Huron County has received an unusually large amount of snow, which has caused road closures, collisions, and hazardous situations for motorists. Snow has accumulated into large banks along roadways and at the end of laneways. Reduc...
As a leader in the production of cancer-fighting medical isotopes, Bruce Power recently completed the largest harvest of Cobalt-60 in its history, during its Unit 5 planned outage, bolstering the global health-care community’s supply of this key tool in fighting disease, the sterili...
(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) - Feb. 11, at 4:19 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft at an address along Walter Street in Lucknow. Investigation revealed the theft of a number of items from a maintenance room on the property, with the accused attempting to cover up surv...
Incumbent Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson of the Progressive Conservatives is facing five other candidates in the Feb. 27 provincial election. Joining her on the ballot, are Ian Burbidge of the Liberals, Nick McGregor of the New Democratic Party (NDP), Matthew Van Ankum of the Green Part...
It was cold and snowy, but that didn’t stop a good crowd from enjoying the fun at the annual Tiverton Winterfest celebration on the weekend. The activities began Friday evening, with a Family Games Night. Saturday morning, the Tiverton Firefighters hosted a delicious breakfast...
Heavy snow and high wind have caused the closure of Highway 21 in the Kincardine area for the 11th day this year. Monday (Feb. 17), at 1:40 a.m., the South Bruce OPP reported Highway 21 was closed, from Amberley to Kincardine, due to blowing and drifting snow and poor-to-nil visibility...
Margaret (“Peggy”) Taylor (nee Brisbin) of Ripley, beloved wife of the late Bob Taylor, died peacefully, with family by her side, at the Kincardine Hospital, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at the age of 78. Born Dec. 10, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Jean (Stewart) and W...
Another snowy week and weekend for our community and we 're all needing to take care of each other and ourselves! Hope everyone was able to be close to some of the near and dear people in your lives over this Valentine’s weekend too! It sure was great to see all the kids a...
There was a plethora of snow as a great crowd turned out for the annual Ripley Winter Carnival on the weekend. The event began Friday night with the costume skate, featuring plenty of young people in colourful outfits, at the Ripley Arena. Saturday, saw a number of Huron-Bruce Minor...
Kincardine council held budget discussions at the start of the council meeting Wednesday night (Feb. 12) but was hampered by a number of things and failed to hammer out draft 2025 operating and capital budgets. First off, due to an impending snowstorm, council met on Zoom, with seven m...
The United Way of Bruce Grey is welcoming everyone to join in the annual Coldest Night of the Year Walk, Feb. 22, beginning at 4:30 p.m., at the Kincardine Legion. This event is also being held in Saugeen Shores, Meaford, Grey Highlands, Owen Sound, and Hanover. As part of a nationw...
Rev. Dr. Pat Dutcher-Walls (above), moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, will be the guest preacher at Knox Kincardine, Sunday, March 2. Many will be familiar with her name, since the current minister at Knox Kincardine, Rev. Dan West, and retired minister, Rev. Kathy Fraser...
Fincher’s in downtown Kincardine is slated to close this summer. Owners Dawn and Tom Fincher posted a retirement notice to their valued customers and the community, on the Fincher’s Goderich Facebook page, Saturday. The notice states that the Kincardine store will remain...
Wendy Louise Ritchie (nee Powell) of Whitechurch and formerly of Lucknow, died at the Wingham and District Hospital, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at the age of 61. Born Sept. 2, 1963, in Goderich, she was the daughter of the late Robert Gordon Powell and Donna Haggitt. Greatly missed by...
Highway 21, from Kincardine to Amberley, is open. The South Bruce OPP reported that, as of 5 a.m., Saturday (Feb. 15), the highway was re-opened, after being closed since first thing Friday morning (Feb. 14). However, Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for the Kinc...
For the second weekend in a row, Highway 21 in the Kincardine area is closed, due to heavy snow, high wind, and heavy snow drifts across the roadway. Friday, at 12:05 a.m., the South Bruce OPP reported the highway was closed, from Amberley to Tiverton, due to blowing and drifting snow....
(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - Feb. 13, at approximately 7:50 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a disturbance at an address along 1st Avenue South in Chesley. While police were on scene, an individual became assaultive with officers. The individual was subsequently pl...
(LONDON) - Members of the West Region OPP remind motorists that more winter weather is on the way and to take extra care on our roadways and highways as southern Ontario is expected to receive 20-30 centimetres of snow this weekend. The police encourage motorists to respond to adv...
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of two distinguished leaders as co-chairmen of its Ontario Business and Trade Leadership Coalition: James Scongack, chief operating officer and executive vice-president of operational services at Bruce Power, and Chris Conway, ...
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...