(ORILLIA, ON) - It was a tragic Victoria Day long weekend in OPP jurisdictions, with four people killed in separate road collisions and three boaters losing their lives. The OPP laid close to 14,700 traffic-related charges during Canada Road Safety Week. ...
Eugene Michael “Gene” Zarubick of Kincardine died suddenly, Saturday, May 18, 2024, with his loving family at his side, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Mildred “Millie” (nee Kennedy) of 55 years. Loving ...
The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre celebrated the grand opening of “True or False: The Fun Science Exhibition” with an exclusive first-look event for museum members, Thursday, May 16, ushering in the start of the summer season. More than 100 attendees gathered in t...
A huge crowd flocked to Victoria Park in Kincardine for the return of the Monday Market, on the Victoria Day weekend. The market was moved to Connaught Park last year due to the reconstruction project on Queen Street. There were plenty of vendors in Victoria Park, Monday, selling ev...
A total of 417 students from Elgin Market, Huron Heights and St. Anthony’s in Kincardine, and Ripley-Huron Community School, gathered at Ecole Elgin Market, Wednesday morning, for the Team Unbreakable event. Following some games and a warm-up routine, the group headed out on a fo...
(GREY BRUCE, ON) - May 20, at 2:30 a.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to the report of a serious collision on Grey County Road 10, between Concessions 4E and 2E, north of Clifford. Officers determined that an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and a dirt bike were being driven in the ...
A good crowd turned out for the spring Tiverton Craft and Vendor Show, held Saturday, May 11, at the Tiverton Arena. There were 85 vendors in attendance, selling everything from woodworking, jewellery, scrubbies and treats, to Enjo cleaning systems, wreaths, handmade crafts, soaps, and...
About 70 volunteers worked with the Pine River Watershed Initiative Network (PRWIN), planting trees on the property of Joan Storrey, on Highway 21, north of Concession 7, in the Municipality of Kincardine, Saturday morning, May 4. PRWIN chairman David Grant welcomed everyone and noted ...
Robert James Lowles of Kincardine died suddenly at his home, May 12, 2024, at the age of 61. He was a brilliant inventor, avid explorer, compassionate friend, and proud father. Anyone who hung around Rob knew that he lived and breathed creative inventions. He was passionate about te...
A great crowd turned out for the annual Tiverton Lions Community Garage Sale, scooping up treasures and bargains galore, at the Annex building in Tiverton, May 10-11. The event began on the Friday night with a barbecue, as Lions Jim McTeer and Bob Simpson were kept busy, flipping burge...
Marilyn Elizabeth Allison (nee McMurray) of Emmerton Beach in Huron-Kinloss Township, died May 15, 2024, at the age of 90. Beloved wife of George. Mother of Larry Allison (Brenda) and Leslie Allison (Roger). Cherished grandmother of Jeff Allison (Nicole), Kevin Allison, Haleigh A...
This year’s Kincardine Scottish Festival and Highland Games will not feature a Highland Dancing competition. The board of directors has decided to pause the dancing portion, due to the condition of the stage used for the competition. A statement from the board notes that the m...
May 17, at 10:24 am, members of the Grey Bruce Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) conducted a vehicle stop at a location in South Bruce. During the interaction, officers had sufficient grounds to arrest the driver for drug-related offences. The driver was taken into custody ...
The Municipality of Kincardine has launched a Beach Blazers volunteer program, one of the recommendations from the pier safety ad hoc committee report, received by council in March. That’s the word from the municipality, in a press release issued Friday. Like the Trail Blazers...
Congratulations Nicola Watt-Smith of Kincardine who won $8,385 in the Catch the Ace draw. She chose Envelope No. 43 which contained the 10 of Hearts. If she had found the Ace of Spades, she would have won the jackpot of $141,450! The estimated jackpot for next Wednesday is $150,000! Ja...
Hundreds of people filled the arena floor at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine, Tuesday night, for the annual Multicultural Celebration. The focus of the celebration was on diversity and inclusion in the community, as organizer Chandra Tripathi welcomed everyone. Joining Tripathi on...
The South Bruce OPP has added two new E-bikes to its fleet, officially launching the pedal-assisted bike pilot program, Wednesday morning, at the Kincardine detachment. Inspector Keegan Wilcox, detachment commander, acknowledged the former Kincardine Police Services Board and the Munic...
Alyssa Christine McPherson of Kincardine, died at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Monday, May 13, 2024 in her 39th year. Beloved daughter of Scott McPherson, the late Brenda Catto, and her loving stepmom, Carrie McPherson. Lovingly remembered by her brother, Mark (Lo...
Michele Gade of Kincardine is launching an awareness campaign about the invasive Garlic Mustard plant that is taking over the trails and natural areas throughout the Municipality of Kincardine. “It’s even in our yards,” she says, “and it needs to go!” T...
“Beachy Keen,” by artist Connie Raye Townsend, 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 print features two dogs and a cat inside an old-school Volkswage...
Do you have a green thumb, and want to showcase your gardens? What could be better than to sit in the sunshine and be creative, experimenting with nature! That is what gardening is all about. Yes, you tend to get your hands dirty, but then you sit back and admire what you have creat...
Applications for Bruce Power’s annual post-secondary scholarships are now open, and students who live in Bruce, Grey and Huron counties are eligible to apply, before June 16. Bruce Power will award $500 each to 100 successful applicants who will be pursuing post-secondary educati...
Kincardine council has approved a $1.7-million contract for the extension of water and sewer services from Kincardine Avenue eastward, across Highway 21, to the Southline. At the meeting Wednesday night (May 8), council moved into closed session to discuss advice that was subject to so...
As part of its community support, Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine, has donated $750 to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of South Bruce and North Huron. This donation will be used to send a group of Little Brothers and Little Sisters to a day program at Camp Kintail. Last year, nine ch...
The Bruce County Public Library is hosting grand-writing workshops for organizations, Wednesday, June 5, at the Port Elgin and Wiarton Branches. These workshops are offered as part of Bruce County’s Cultural Action Plan and are intended to help non-profit organizations overcome t...
(ORILLIA, ON) - As national Canada Road Safety Week gets under way across the country, the OPP is reminding road-users what can happen when they don't share the road safely. Sadly, 2023 was an historically-tragic year on OPP-patrolled roads, with 411 people kill...
Q: I received an E-mail suggesting that I contact my pharmacy regarding the latest COVID-19 vaccine. Gordon Pharmasave was listed as a pharmacy that will be included in this round of vaccinations. Can you shed some light on what is new with COVID-19 and who should be receiving a vaccine t...
The third annual Rock With Your Docs fund-raiser, in support of the Kincardine hospital, is set to run Friday, June 21, at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine. Doors open at 3 p.m., and the show starts at 4 p.m. and runs until 11 p.m. This year’s concert features a great line-up of...
All good things come to an end, and so, for our final Kincardine Record photo contest this year, we will feature freelancer, David Dadson (above), in “Where’s Dave?” Beginning with the Victoria Day long weekend, May 18, through to the end of October, everyone is ...
Bruce Power announced Monday (May 13) that Mike Rencheck (above), current president and chief executive officer (CEO), will be retiring, effective June 30, 2024, and will assume the role of executive vice-chairman, continuing to serve as a senior advisor to Bruce Power and the industry, i...
Gwendolynne (Lynne) Teskey (nee Campbell) died suddenly at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Kincardine, May 7, 2024, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife and best friend of the late John Teskey for 53 years. Lynne enjoyed farm life with John and the kids. She loved to take walks...
We hope everyone had a lovely day on Mother's Day, honouring our mothers, grandmothers and extended family. It is always good to have the sunshine to to lift our spirits. For all those families that are grieving, our thoughts are with you, especially the families of Bet...
It was wet, rainy and windy, Saturday morning, but that didn’t stop a crowd of hikers from gathering at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine for the eighth annual Hike for Hospice. The weather may have been dicey, but the support was solid, as the event raised $79,339.77 for Huron S...
It was a chilly Wednesday, with the threat of rain, as organizers hosted the annual McHappy Day at McDonald’s Restaurant in Kincardine. Local celebrities and volunteers assisted throughout the day, handing out food at the drive-thru, working the counter, and assisting with the ac...
(TEESWATER, ON) - May 11, at 3:42 p.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol along Clinton Street, Teeswater, noticed a vehicle being driven by an individual known to police. The driver was found to be operating a motor vehicle while his licence was prohibited under the Criminal Co...
Dr. Gareth James Michael Doherty of Ottawa, son of Tony and Catherine Doherty of Kincardine, was presented with the Meritorious Service Medal, by Governor General Mary Simon, Wednesday, May 8, at Rideau Hall. Created by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, June 6, 1991, the Meritorious...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - The South Bruce OPP is highlighting local officers during Police Week which runs May 12-18. This is an annual recognition week that focuses on increasing community awareness and acknowledgement of police services, while strengthening partnerships betw...
Jobe King loves to capture aspects of God’s vast creation through the medium of photography. The 13-year-old son of Keith and Lisa King of Kincardine has his work on display at the Victoria Park Gallery in downtown Kincardine, as the guest artist for the month of May. His inte...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - May 11, at 5:52 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a robbery at a jewellery store in downtown Kincardine. Officers arrived to find that the business owner had been injured. The involved person was arrested at the scene. As a result of the p...
Ronald "Ron" Smith of Kincardine, died peacefully, with family by his side, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Thursday, May 9, 2024. He was 80. Beloved husband of Marian (née Sugden) for 54 years. Loving father of Venetta (predeceased, Dec. 25, 2023...