(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) - Members of the South Bruce OPP will be patrolling the waters of Lake Huron, and small inland lakes this spring, and summer. May 9, the large patrol craft was launched in Kincardine. Expect to see marine operators out on several bodies of water over the next sev...
“Banding Together,” a fund-raising concert to support school music programs, featured five community bands in an epic night of music, Saturday, May 4, at Kincardine District Senior School (KDSS). Each band performed a number of pieces, showcasing the band members’ ama...
The CH-146 Griffon helicopter, call-sign Tiger 432, made a stop at the Kincardine Airport, Thursday, en route from Sault Ste. Marie to its base in Trenton. The search-and-rescue helicopter and its crew of six were in Sault Ste. Marie on training exercises for a few days. Those training...
We avoid ‘it!’ ‘It’ being planning for our inevitable end of life. Why is ‘it’ important? By not expressing our wishes, we’re giving up control over our own death to others. We will leave our families with difficult decisions to make on our beh...
Fanshawe College is partnering with the CWB Welding Foundation and Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) Explore to deliver a week-long co-operative education experience for 25 students from Kincardine District Senior School’s Energy Specialist High Skills Major program. The focus will...
The City Nature Challenge is an international, friendly competition to see who can make the most observations of nature, find the most species, and engage the most people using biodiversity apps and platforms, such as iNaturalist. Observations were made April 26-29 and the competition ...
Congratulations to Linda Regier of Port Elgin who won $7,624 in the Catch the Ace draw. She chose Envelope No. 38 which contained the Queen of Clubs. If she had found the Ace of Spades, she would have received $128,111.50! The jackpot for next Wednesday’s draw is estimated to be $14...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - Road safety is a responsibility that is shared between pedestrians and drivers. The South Bruce OPP is reminding the community to be aware of pedestrian traffic along roads at dusk, dark and dawn. With the increase in summer residents in the area, ...
Bruce Power has donated $100,000 to the Wingham and District Hospital Foundation, in support of the new CT scanner. The foundation’s “Caring Together” campaign is focused on raising at least $2.5-million for a CT scanner and the required facility renovations. CT ...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre will host a community webinar, Tuesday, May 14, to answer questions about the Durham hospital site. The health centre also operates hospitals in Kincardine, Walkerton and Chesley. Recently, the health centre announced the decision to transition 10 inp...
The Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band travelled to Edinburgh, Tuesday, with a few stops along the way. Wednesday, was a free day in Edinburgh with a late afternoon engagement on the Royal Mile near St. Giles Cathedral. To view a couple of videos by Michelle Thomas of the Kincardine Scot...
Bruce Power has launched the on-line registration portal for its popular Summer Bus Tour Program which features tours each week day in June and expands to seven days per week in July and August to meet growing demand. The public is encouraged to pre-register for a free bus tour of the ...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - May 6, at 5:49 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP received the report of an altercation between two individuals at an address on Highway 21 in Kincardine Township. Police have charged a 26-year-old individual of Sarnia with Assault. The accused has been rel...
Once again this year, the South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary partnered with Kincardine Canadian Tire store owner John Satosek to hold the auxiliary’s Geranium Sale at the store’s Garden Centre. The sale ran from May 3-6 and the auxiliary re...
(ORILLIA, ON) - The OPP issues multiple public safety (policing) emergency alerts each year on behalf of police services across the province. During Emergency Preparedness Week, May 5-11, the OPP is reminding people of the steps they can take to secure their safety if they are fac...
Sam Dinsmore (above) is the new director of corporate services for Bruce County, effective June 3. As a member of the county’s senior leadership team, he will deliver sustainable and transparent financial services, and oversee purchasing, risk management, and insurance. Dinsmo...
A small but appreciative crowd gathered in Victoria Park, Saturday morning, for the concert related to the Canadian Armed Forces’ Exercise Trillium Venture. It was a very entertaining concert, featuring the combined bands, the Windsor Regiment and the Royal Highland Light Infantr...
(BROCKTON, ON) - May 6, the South Bruce OPP received the report of the theft of two personal watercraft in Brockton, taken sometime between May 2-6. A 2023 blue-and-black Yamaha GP1800A (below, left) and a 2023 blue Yamaha GP1800A (below, right) were secured in a rural property on...
Technology and innovation are at the core of Bruce Power’s business and the company is proud to promote the education of future energy workers with a $250,000 donation to Ontario Tech University in Oshawa. During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Ontario Tech recognized the donation b...
Andy Mark Riendeau of Kincardine, died Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, at the age of 67. Beloved husband and best friend of Shelley Riendeau (née Robinson), for 43 years. Proud and loving father of Brandon (Ashley) Riendeau of Bracebr...
The Davidson Centre in Kincardine is set to be home to the annual community favourite event, the Kincardine Multicultural Celebration, Tuesday, May 14, from 5:30-8 p.m. This celebration of communities and culture fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion. There is free admission, and ...
The Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band popped into the Italian Chapel (below, top) and St. Magnus Cathedral (below, bottom) in Kirkwall, Monday, during its tour through Scotland with the Stromness RBL Pipe Band. Photos courtesy of John McManus The balance of the afternoon was sp...
(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) - Members of the South Bruce OPP will be out in the communities on bicycle patrol this summer, with several new officers having been trained on how to operate police bicycles. One of the biggest advantaged to bicycle patrol is its ability to go where traditional ...
A huge pile of garbage, including a piece of plywood with a target painted on it and a couple of motor parts, was the result of the community trash pick-up by Grades 7-12 students at Kincardine District Senior School, Friday, April 26. KDSS teacher Katie Taylor organized the event, wit...
The April showers held off as the Ripley and District Horticultural Society’s “For Our Youth” Club met at the home of leader Melody King-Smillie in Kincardine on a sunny, but chilly, Saturday. As members arrived, our intrepid junior leaders got them involved in a tree...
Grace Kaster, formerly of Kincardine, died peacefully April 29, 2024, at Brantford General Hospital. Born Grace Miriam Miller, Nov. 18, 1932, in Rosebank, Ontario, she was the daughter of Ross and Charlotte (Hilborn) Miller. Growing up in the country, Grace was happy outdoors, takin...
The Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band has arrived in Stromness, Orkney, Scotland. As the ferry pulled into the port, the band was piped in by its hosts, the Stromness RBL Pipe Band. To view a video of the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band’s arrival in Stromness, click here: www.facebo...
“Three Black Cats” and “Three White Cats” by Nova Scotian folk artist Maud Lewis, are the next prints in the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary's Art/Easel Program fund-raiser. On display at Sobeys Kincardine, these numbered print...
Several members of the Kincardine and District Lions Club were at Lions Park, beside the Davidson Centre in Kincardine, Saturday, cleaning up several aspects of the park, with a little assistance from some of the park patrons. It was a good day to do this work as it was Past District G...
Patricia Chester of Kincardine died at home, surrounded by the love of her family, Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the age of 81. Beloved wife of Ian Chester. Loving mother of Vicky and Emma Chester (Eugene). Proud Nan of Ella, Addie, Liam, Oliver and Grace. Fondly remembered by her...
Almost 2,000 people attended the Kincardine Home and Garden Expo held April 27-28, at the Davidson Centre. Hosted by the Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce, the event showcased about 60 exhibitors on the arena floor, including everything from blinds, appliances and furniture, ...
In collaboration with Bruce County Emergency Management and the Canadian Red Cross, the Bruce County Public Library has announced its participation in Emergency Preparedness Week, May 5-11. As part of this collaboration, the library will host eight “Be Prepared” workshops t...
The Municipality of Kincardine, along with Bruce County and the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, has received an Award of Merit from the Ontario Business Improve Area Association. The association recognizes innovative programs in revitalization, support and improvements for downtowns.&...
The 100 People Who Share Bruce County group held its first meeting of 2024, Monday night (April 29), at Ainsdale Golf Course. A superb chicken dinner, with all the fixings, was enjoyed by a solid crowd, as they perused the plethora of silent auction items. There were 10 draw items and ...
The Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band arrived safely in Inverness, Thursday morning (right). The pipers and drummers enjoyed playing with the Queen’s Own Pipe Band in Inverness earlier this evening (below). Tomorrow, they are off to the Scrabster Ferry Terminal, anticipating an af...
If you’ve been missing the Market Stand in the Canadian Tire parking lot in Kincardine, you’ll be excited to learn that it will be returning as a Mobile Market Stand. Owner/operator Andrew Courtney has also announced on Facebook that he is opening a store, the Commonplace M...
Three young enterprising entrepreneurs have the market cornered on colourful, fancy bracelets, necklaces and skipping ropes. At least on Kennard Crescent in Kincardine. Marley and Tenley Mitchell live on the B-line (Bruce County Road 23), north of the Town of Kincardine, while their...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary has received a cheque for $6,084 from the Art/Easel program. Fund-raising consultant John Trebble was on hand Tuesday to make the presentation to auxiliary president Jeanne Lindsay and treasurer Wilma Manary. T...
The Bervie Women’s Institute met at the Bervie United Church, Wednesday morning, with the theme being “Outreach.” After the usual openings, president Bev Berndt read two poems, “Mother’s Day” and “Her Hands.” Convener Islay Eby introduced...
The Trans-Canada Highwaymen is the headliner for this year’s Kincardine Scottish Festival and Highland Games, set to run July 5-7 in Victoria Park. This group consists of members from Sloan, Odds, Barenaked Ladies, and The Pursuit of Happiness. The line-up also includes ABBAMA...