(OTTAWA, ON) - With Valentine's Day approaching, the OPP is raising awareness about romance fraud, which continues to cause significant emotional and financial harm to Canadians. In 2024, Canadians reported losing more than $58.4-million to romance fraud and $310-million to in...
Rovie Kathryn (Rilett) Elmes of Point Clark, died peacefully, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, surrounded by the love of her family, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late Len Elmes (1993). Cherished mother of Kathy and Dave Trumble, an...
Bruce County’s Business to Bruce and Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey are hosting the seventh annual International Women’s Day, “Accelerate Action: Breaking Barriers and Building Businesses,” Thursday, March 6, from 4:30-9 p.m. at Ainsdale Golf Course,...
Herbert "Ross" Errington, formerly of Lucknow, died peacefully, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, at Huron Hospice, Bender House, Clinton, in his 97th year. Born Jan. 28, 1929, in West Wawanosh Township, he was the son of the late Victor and Vera Errington. Survived by his loving wife...
Incumbent Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson (above) is running for re-election in the Feb. 27 provincial election because she still has things to do for the people in this riding. Representing the Progressive Conservative (PC) party, she was first elected in 2011 and since the PCs formed t...
Ian Burbidge (above) is a small-town guy who grew up in Simcoe and Port Dover. He moved to Kincardine in 1983 to teach math and music, and lives near Port Elgin with his wife, Sandy, and more than a few pets. He has been nominated the Liberal candidate in Huron-Bruce, for the Feb. 27 p...
Nick McGregor (above), a life-long Huron County resident, dedicated educator and community advocate, has been nominated the New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate in Huron-Bruce for the Feb. 27 provincial election. “For too long, people in Huron-Bruce have been left behind by gover...
Matthew Van Ankum (above), a second-generation farmer in Howick Township, has been nominated as the Green Party candidate in Huron–Bruce, for the provincial election. Van Ankum takes pride in running his 100-acre farm independently, and producing quality lamb and beef for people ...
The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Kincardine and Southport (Saugeen Shores) are hosting a Huron-Bruce provincial all-candidates meeting, Monday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m., in St. Paul’s Bevan Hall, 248 High Street, Southampton. This venue will provide voters who live in...
David Joseph Leddy of Owen Sound, formerly of Kincardine, died Feb. 4, 2025, in his 52nd year. He was born May 21, 1973. Beloved and dear son of Sandra Stewart. Proud father of Connor Joseph King Leddy. Loving brother of Michelle Kahgee and favourite uncle of Kadin Kahgee. ...
Highway 21, from Kincardine to Port Elgin, was re-opened Sunday afternoon, after being closed since Thursday night, due to blowing and drifting snow. At 10 p.m., Thursday, the South Bruce OPP reported Highway 21 was closed, from Amberley to Port Elgin, due to poor road and weather cond...
Roy Levi Fitzgerald, formerly of Kincardine, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at the Southbridge Nursing Home in Owen Sound, at the age of 78. Predeceased by his father, William Fitzgerald; his mother, Maretta (nee Vines) Fitzgerald; his brother, William (Ed) Fitzgerald; and his sister, Hel...
Highway 21, from Kincardine to Port Elgin, remains closed as of 9 p.m. Saturday, as road crews continue to work clearing massive snow drifts from the roadway. The latest snowstorm blew in Thursday night, bringing high wind and causing severe blowing and drifting snow. At 10 p.m., Th...
Lucky for us that it was a cloudy day for the Wiarton Willie Festival and that he's predicting an early spring?! We also are glad folks were able to celebrate Robbie Burns’ birthday Jan. 25! Great traditions for people to get together and have some fun. We're sure that ma...
Bruce County has been recognized as one of Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers in the 2025 regional “Canada’s Top 100 Employers” competition. The announcement made Feb. 5 highlights some of the reasons why the county was selected: Bruce County encou...
In response to the opportunities and challenges of the growing nuclear industry in Kincardine, the municipality has created a new nuclear strategy project co-ordinator position, with the current community economic development co-ordinator, Cherie Leslie (right), taking on that role for tw...
January saw 24 high school students complete the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII)’s energy co-op, a term full of hands-on learning and skill development. Now in its second year, the program continued its work, igniting excitement for future clean energy careers and opening up v...
(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - Feb. 4, the South Bruce OPP was dispatched to an address in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, where an individual reported being a victim of fraud. Investigation revealed that over the course of a year, the victim made a series of transactions amounting ...
Kincardine council’s Feb. 12 meeting will be starting at 4:30 p.m., rather than the usual 5 p.m., to allow additional discussion about finalizing the 2025 budget. The agenda for this meeting is available on-line at events.kincardine.ca/council. Council first began reviewing th...
Donald Clarence Fidler of Tiverton, died at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Faith Fidler (née Wilcox) who predeceased him, May 9, 2019. Dear father of Paul Fidler of Inverhuron, and Brian (Jea...
The Bervie Women’s Institute met at the Bervie United Church, Wednesday morning, with the focus on fitness. President Bev Berndt read the Land Acknowledgement and the meeting opened with O Canada, The Opening Ode, Mary Stewart Collect and Institute grace. The Roll Call, &ldquo...
(ORILLIA, ON) - Ahead of Ontario Snowmobile Safety Week, the OPP and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) are reminding snowmobilers that making each ride risk-free gives them their best chance of safely making it through the season. The risky driving behaviours that ...
The South Bruce OPP is reporting that, as of 10:10 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, Highway 21, from Amberley to Southampton, is closed due to high wind, blowing snow and poor-to-nil visibility. Highway 9, from Huron Bruce Road to Walkerton; and Bruce County Road 19, from Bruce County Road 4 to...
The Kincardine Lions were busy at Tuesday’s meeting, at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine, as they drew the winning tickets for the annual Dinner Draw, and presented three life memberships. Two visiting Lions from the Orangeville Lions Club, Bill Hutchinson and Don Tone, assisted...
Helen Margaret Iolene Rempel (Fitzgerald), beloved mom, grandma and great-grandma, formerly of Kincardine, died Dec. 15, 2024, in her 81st year, after a short stay at Hospice Georgian Triangle’s Campbell House. She courageously battled a recurrence of cancer, facing it with stren...
TRAFFIC STOP NETS SEVERAL CHARGES AGAINST TRUCK DRIVER (ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TOWNSHIP, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged a commercial truck driver and the trucking company that owns the vehicle, following a traffic stop in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township. Just before ...
Tanya and Bill Murray won $3,488 in the Catch the Ace draw. They chose Envelope No. 41 which contained the Two of Hearts. Next week, the jackpot is estimated to be more than $82,000! Hopefully, we won’t have any more road closures, but if we do and you can’t get to any of our ...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - The South Bruce OPP will be taking part in the first annual Kincardine Polar Plunge, along with several community partners. Friday, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP will be #FreezinForAReason by taking a refreshing plunge in chilly water while ...
Q: What can I safely consume, or better yet, avoid during my pregnancy? A: In a previous Ask the Pharmacist column, we discussed suggested supplements to provide optimum health for both the baby and the mother. Now, let us look at important food, beverage and other non-food options tha...
Allan Ross Miller, formerly of Holyrood, died at the Wingham and District Hospital, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at the age of 86. Born March 5, 1938, in Kinloss Township, he was the son of the late Mary (Smith) and Frank Miller. Survived by his wife, Lucy; and children, Susan Miller of K...
The Bruce County Public Library has launched its new website, designed to enhance patrons' on-line experience. A one-stop digital branch, featuring a sleek and modern design, the new website offers user-friendly navigation and functionality, ensuring patrons can easily access the r...
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE RESULTS IN CHARGES (ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - Feb. 2, the South Bruce OPP investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie. Investigation determined that a dispute between individuals inside a residence, led to an a...
POLICE INVESTIGATING BANK ATM SCAMS IN HURON COUNTY (HURON COUNTY, ON) - The Huron County OPP is investigating three recent scams that took advantage of Huron County residents while using ATM machines at local banks. Police have determined that Jan. 18, at least three separate incid...
Henry Lawrence Clark of Lucknow died peacefully at the Wingham and District Hospital, Feb. 3, 2025, with his loving wife of 63 years by his side. He was 83. Born June 26, 1941, Henry grew up on the outskirts of Lucknow, and lived there his entire life. He often joked that he had lived ...
Bruce Power has been named one of Canada’s Best Employers, marking the fifth consecutive year the company has been honoured with this distinction. Forbes, in collaboration with Statista, a leading statistics and industry ranking provider, conducts an independent survey of more th...
Gladys Sarah Walpole (nee Fitzgerald) of Kincardine, died Feb. 2, 2025, with family by her side, after a brief, yet comfortable stay at the Huron Shores Hospice in Tiverton. She was 87. Survived by her children, Franklin Edward Walpole (Deborah), and Glenda Iolene Walpole-Szabo (Joseph...
(GODERICH, ON) – Jan. 31, members of the Huron County OPP investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Town of Goderich. As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed several criminal acts against the partner. A 53-...
The Municipality of Brockton has announced that it has access to $3.4-million in funding through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)’s Housing Accelerator Fund. A press release, issued Monday, states the funding can be allocated toward infrastructure that supports ...
The start of a new year is a time when lots of people re-evaluate, re-assess, and re-organize. It is also a good time to refresh your family's Emergency Preparedness Plan. If you don't have a plan, it’s is also a great time to create one. "Ensuring that you and yo...
(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - Feb. 2, at 1:29 a.m., a member of the South Bruce OPP on patrol along Concession 4 in Arran-Elderslie Township, stopped to check a vehicle, which then fled. Police were later able to locate the subject vehicle and identify the driver. As a result of the ...