The funeral for Kincardine councillor Doug Kennedy (above) will be held Sunday, Sept. 1, at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine. Douglas “Doug” Allan Kennedy of Kincardine, died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, with family and a few close friends by his side, at Huron Shores Hospice,...
Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services firefighters, with Station 12 in Kincardine, have donated an Automated External Defibrillator AED) to Inverhuron Provincial Park. The funds for this device came from the car wash held in June, and the beach volleyball tournament held in July. The ...
The Community Safety and Well-Being Planning Crime Prevention Action Table, in partnership with the Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village and the Rotary Club of Walkerton, welcomes everyone to attend Family Safety Day, Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Saugeen Valley Children’s Saf...
It is with deep sadness that the Municipality of Kincardine remembers the service of the late councillor Doug Kennedy (above), a dedicated public servant who spent decades serving the community as a councillor, committee chairman, coach, community organizer, neighbour, friend and, most im...
June 20, the Bruce County Housing Corporation board of directors granted approval for staff to proceed with the exploration of land acquisition opportunities for the development of a multi-residential community housing build within the inland region of Bruce County. “Lo...
George Ling of Kincardine won $832 in Week 2 of the Catch the Ace progressive lottery draw. He chose Envelope No. 13, which contained the Five of Diamonds. Thank you to everyone who is back buying your weekly Catch the Ace tickets; your support is appreciated. Let’s try to get the W...
With cases of pertussis (whooping cough) on the rise in Ontario, including locally, Grey Bruce Public Health is reminding people that staying up-to-date on routine vaccinations is the best defence against the highly-contagious bacterial respiratory infection. In the first seven months ...
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of South Bruce North Huron are again urging Kincardine and area businesses and residents to “Tint the Town Teal,” recognizing September as Big Brothers and Big Sisters Month and helping raise awareness about the organization’s critical need f...
Kincardine councillor Doug Kennedy (above), long-time resident and community champion, has died, after a lengthy battle with cancer. First elected as a councillor-at-large in 2018, he was re-elected in 2022 as Ward 1 councillor. Mayor Kenneth Craig said the Municipality of Kincardin...
Robert “Bob” John Herbert Johnson of Chesley, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Chesley, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer, in his 75th year. Bob went by many names but whichever one you chose to call ...
GODERICH, ON) - The Huron County OPP is investigating a robbery and assault at a location near Parson's Court in the Town of Goderich. Friday, Aug. 9, just after 7 p.m., police received information that a robbery had taken place in a wooded area near Parson's Court, betwee...
Bruce County warden Chris Peabody and council will be advocating on key issues impacting the region, at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa, from Aug. 18-21. The annual conference is a key moment for municipalities to champion for their needs with pr...
(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - One person has died as a result of a serious collision in Arran-Elderslie Township. Aug. 15, at 8:26 a.m., the South Bruce OPP, Arran-Elderslie Fire Department, and Bruce County Paramedic Services responded to the report of a serious collision involving a m...
Although students might not be ready to think about back-to-school topics just yet, the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) Explore Energy Co-op is set to welcome its next cohort of skilled trades students in a few short weeks at the NII’s Advance Technology Campus, northwest of Tive...
The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation’s “Caring Together” campaign set out in early 2024 with a goal of raising $2.5-million to fund a CT Scanner (above) and the associated renovations. The targeted dollar amount was based on preliminary estimates. As the proje...
The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre welcomes visitors to learn about local Indigenous heritage through a special day of cultural demonstrations, Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Among the special guests for this event, are the following: Chef Zach Keeshig:...
Helen McKenzie of Kincardine, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, died peacefully, at Huron Shores Hospice, Aug. 11, 2024, at the age of 89. Her life was a testament to love and kindness, and she will be profoundly missed by all who knew her. Helen is survi...
(LAKE HURON, ON) - Aug. 12, at 8:41 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a personal watercraft that had capsized in Lake Huron, about 400 metres from shore, at Station Beach, Kincardine. Officers responded, along with Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services, and Bruce C...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - The Huron County OPP Crime Unit has charged a Cambridge resident with six criminal offences, following a child-luring investigation. The Huron County OPP commenced an investigation in March of 2024, following the report of an individual communicating with a vi...
The Kincardine Refugee Committee has donated $1,000 to a new scholarship, through Community Foundation Grey Bruce, that assists newcomers. The Sharifur Rahman Memorial Scholarship supports Grey-Bruce students enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies, with a strong preference given ...
IMPAIRED DRIVER ARRESTED AT WALKERTON RIDE CHECK (BROCKTON, ON) - Aug. 11, at 11:15 p.m., the South Bruce OPP conducted a traffic stop during a RIDE checkpoint on Durham Street, Walkerton, in the Municipality of Brockton. The driver was found to have been under the influence of...
Bruce Power is continuing the pre-development work outlined in Powering Ontario’s Growth, submitting its initial project description for a potential Bruce “C,” to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC), which is now open for public comment. With the success see...
The Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce is set to host “Successful Aging – a Forum for Seniors,” Oct. 1, National Seniors’ Day, at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine. The half-day event will welcome residents, aged 55-plus, and caregivers who are interest...
In July, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.4 percentage points to 2.8 per cent after dropping for five consecutive months. Meanwhile, the provincial unemployment rate increased by 0.2 percentage points to 7.1 per cent, both unadjusted f...
Michael William Hogeveen, beloved son of William and Corinne Hogeveen of Kincardine, died July 26, 2024, at the age of 41, after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. Cherished brother of Michelle and Brian, Melissa and Ryan, and Melanie and Jamie. Devoted uncle of Alexander, Tany...
Bruce County has entered a partnership with the Municipality of Kincardine which provided an additional $5,000 of funding to the county’s Child Activity Assistance Program. The county will distribute these additional funds to Kincardine families through the program which supports fa...
(ORILLIA, ON) - A sharp increase in motorcyclist fatalities in recent weeks has the OPP urging motorcyclists and motorists to be alert, cautious and avoid all manner of risky driving when sharing the road. Thirty-six motorcyclists have died on OPP-patrolled roads so far this year,...
Building on a partnership forged in the successful completion of the Unit 6 Major Component Replacement (MCR) and with the Unit 3 steam generator replacement set to begin, Bruce Power has signed a $700-million contract for the replacement of steam generators in the remaining MCR outages i...
(MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE, ON) - Aug. 8, at 9:54 a.m., the South Bruce OPP responded to the report of a collision between a truck and a horse and buggy on King Street, Tiverton, in the Municipality of Kincardine. Officers arrived at the scene and determined that two horses ...
Leroy "Roy" McIntosh Elliott of Huron Township, died peacefully, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine. He was 95. Lovingly remembered by his partner of 60 years, Lois Hackett; and his family, Shelly (Mike) Pollock, Blair (Laura Comrie) Po...
Kenneth “Ken” Roy Goldspink of Kincardine, died at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Janet Goldspink (née Owen). Proud and loving father of Caroline Goldspink, Claire Dugdale (Scott), Sian Ki...
Children and staff of the YMCA Summer Program in Kincardine hosted a car wash, Friday afternoon, in the parking lot east of St. Anthony’s School. The youth, aged four to 12, had a great time, splashing soap on the vehicles and spraying them down. It was a great activity in the ho...
If you were wondering why that crane was at Huron Heights Public School in Kincardine last week, it’s part of school renewal and condition improvement work, at the three public elementary schools in Kincardine, over the summer. Bluewater District School Board trustee Jan Johnson ...
The Bervie Women’s Institute met at the Bervie United Church, Wednesday morning, with the theme being “Community.” President Bev opened the meeting with O Canada, the Opening Ode and the Mary Stewart Collect. The Roll Call, “What do you know about Community C...
Catch the Ace is back and the first draw was held yesterday. Barb Kesso was the lucky winner, taking home $790. She chose Envelope No. 22 which contained the Eight of Diamonds. You can purchase tickets on-line at kincardineace.com or at these fine local retailers: Kincardine Legion Bar, K...
(LONDON, ON) - Members of the West Region OPP were kept busy over the course of the Civic Holiday long weekend, responding to more than 4,800 calls for service which included two fatal collisions, and issuing more than 1,600 charges throughout southwestern, Ontario. Charges laid d...
Hildegarde Sausik of Orangeville enjoys working with textiles and watercolour and has several pieces of both styles on display at the Victoria Park Gallery in downtown Kincardine, as the guest artist for the month of August. Originally from Toronto, Sausik was a fashion designer for ma...
Kincardine council must take a leadership role and provide opportunities for education and communication if it wants the municipality to become an inclusive community. That’s the word from facilitator Dr. Laura Mae Lindo (above), in her presentation to council at the meeting Wedn...
Vickilyn “Vicki” Elizabeth Dore of Kincardine, died peacefully at home, May 12, 2024, at the age of 65. Born June 12, 1958, she was the daughter of Donald and Mae (Wood) Dore. Vicki always felt very blessed to grow up within the loving community of Purple Grove. Vicki is...
If you like a tale of sorcery, witchcraft and courtroom drama, you’re going to love the Blyth Festival Theatre production of “The Trials of Maggie Pollock.” The most unbelievable part about this tale, is that it is a true story about Maggie Pollock, the last woman in ...