With all four of Bruce B’s operating units removed from service, the generating station’s planned Vacuum Building Outage (VBO) began Wednesday (April 24), in close collaboration and co-ordination with the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and Hydro One. The VBO...
Three local entrepreneurs are among the seven in Bruce County who received business training and a collective financial boost of $35,000, thanks to the Starter Company Plus program offered by Bruce County economic development. Funded by the Government of Ontario and administe...
Despite the power outage, the Kincardine Scottish Festival and Highland Games hosted its volunteer recruitment event, Saturday afternoon, April 13, at Grey Matter in downtown Kincardine. About 50-60 people attended and signed up as volunteers for the festival which is celebrating 25 ye...
POLICE ARREST IMPAIRED DRIVER (BROCKTON, ON) - April 21, at 3:21 a.m., members of the South Bruce OPP responded to a traffic complaint of a vehicle parked in a live lane of traffic on Bruce County Road 19. Police located the vehicle parked and the driver showed signs of impairm...
Jessica Pridham (above) is the new business services manager at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre. With a rich professional background spanning the arts, culture, and municipal government sectors, she brings a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted passion for local heritage ...
Happy Earth Week everyone! The theme for Earth Day, Monday, and all week, is “Planet versus Plastics.” We can all do our part to reduce the plastic we use! Mary Beth Kerr and Cheryl Bridge had a great time in Owen Sound, Thursday; and recently, Diana Ellis of Goderich and W...
It was a full house in the banquet room at Ainsdale Golf Course for the gala, held Saturday night, April 13, in support of the Walker House in Kincardine. And thanks to the generosity of the crowd and the community, the event raised $14,500 toward the “Raise the Roof” campa...
Bruce Power has partnered, once again, with the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre to provide a virtual Earth Week program for students. This year’s theme is “Planet versus Plastic,” and the museum will be offering two video presentations prepared by guest expert...
(GODERICH, ON) - Members of the Huron County OPP partnered with Goderich municipal staff to meet with business owners and community members on the Square in Goderich, Friday. The joint initiative was an opportunity to talk about the CAMSAFE program which encourages business o...
Karyn Bruneel (above) is the new education director of the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board, effective Aug. 1. An experienced leader in Catholic education, she takes on this job as the board prepares to announce its new 2024-27 strategic plan next month. Board chairperson L...
The second annual Bruce County Housing Forum, held April 11, was an opportunity for municipal leaders, including local elected officials and municipal and county staff, to discuss the need, supply, and affordability of housing in the county. Warden Chris Peabody and chief administrativ...
Members and guests of the Ripley and District Horticultural Society were given a passionate and convincing seminar on the benefits of a circular economy using waste wool, by artist, sheep farmer and entrepreneur Jennifer Osborn, Wednesday, at the Ripley-Huron Legion. Osborn is the foun...
Keith and Linda Battler have presented a donation of $1,250 to Huron Shores Hospice, representing the first installment of his commitment to donate $250 for every property listed in 2024. This is the fourth year in a row the Battlers have donated to the hospice as an expression of appr...
Community Living of Kincardine and District has gratefully received financial support for a couple of its local programs. Knox Presbyterian Church in Kincardine has been a valued partner with Community Living over the years, providing accessible space for activities, such as the &ldquo...
Forty-five years ago, Huron Heights Public School in Kincardine, didn’t exist. “I remember that we opened the school when it was just 70-per-cent finished,” said Bill Pike, the school’s first principal. He was addressing a crowd at the 45th anniversary reunio...
(BROCKTON, ON) - April 18, at 7:11 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 9 near Bruce County Road 3 in Brockton. One of the involved drivers displayed signs of impairment. Officers believed that the driver was impaired by drug, and the...
Douglas Nelson Raynard died peacefully in his sleep, at Barnswallow Long-Term Care Facility in Elmira, Friday, April 19, 2024, in his 88th year. He was born outside of Lucknow, May 22, 1936, and farmed for many years in Ashfield Township. Beloved husband of Mary Lou Raynard (McAllis...
Bruce Power’s Unit 7 was taken off-line April 18 for a planned outage, marking its historical record run of 646 consecutive days of providing safe, clean and reliable energy to the people of Ontario. This improved on the strongly performing unit’s previous best of 487 days,...
Notification about the emergency power outage, that affected the Town of Kincardine, Saturday, April 13, was on the Westario Power corporate website. That’s the word from Bill Lorentz, manger of customer service for Westario Power, in response to questions about why Kincardine cu...
Q: With the trees budding and the spring flowers in full bloom, I think my allergies have returned with a vengeance. Can you review the allergy signs and symptoms and what options there are? A: Allergies can be a nuisance, disrupting daily life with symptoms, such as sneezing, runny no...
Bruce County has created a new on-line hub that highlights the importance of culture to individuals, communities, and the economy. Culture creates opportunities for shared experience, enhances quality of life, promotes a sense of vitality, and encourages job creation and innovation across...
“Toronto Maple Leafs Replica” is the next print in the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary's Art/Easel Program fund-raiser. This print, on display at Sobeys Kincardine, features replicas of the early official Program and Sports Magazine at the...
The Legion is becoming the hot spot on Wednesday afternoon as the next Catch the Ace draw will have an estimated jackpot of $100,000! Five bucks gets you a chance at winning! Congratulations to Ernie Parker who won a whopping $5,979 in Wednesday’s draw. He chose Envelope No. 18 whic...
TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DRUG SEIZURE (PAISLEY, ON) - April 18, at 2:31 a.m., officers with the South Bruce OPP stopped to check a vehicle along Queen Street North in Paisley. Three occupants were identified by officers - one was found to be in contravention of release conditions,...
The Kinetic Knights Robotics Team of Kincardine (FRC Team 781) won the Sustainability Award for the Science Division, at the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Ontario “Crescendo” Championships, held April 4-6 at the International Centre in Missi...
It was a beautiful day for a drive to Southampton, Tuesday, as 25 members of the South Bruce Retired Women Teachers of Ontario/Organization des eneignantes retraitées de l’Ontario (RWTO/OERO) gathered to celebrate spring, literacy and volunteerism. President Frances Nixon ...
Nancy Elizabeth Cameron (nee Shelley) of Lucknow died peacefully at Wingham Hospital, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of Jack Cameron for 46 years. Survived by her children, Brent Cameron (Janna) of Toronto, Adam Cameron (Andrea) of Burlington, David Cameron (...
In recognition of Earth Day, which takes place annually April 22, Grey Bruce Public Health is helping to raise awareness of environmental issues as well as the importance of actions to advance climate change mitigation and adaptation. The global theme of Earth Day 2024 is Planet v...
Wayne Charles Newman of Ripley, died peacefully, with family by his side, Saturday, April, 13, 2024, at the Owen Sound Hospital. He was 64. Born in St. Thomas, Feb. 11, 1960, he was the son of Gwendolyn and Bruce Newman, and lived his childhood in West Lorne. Also known as Papa or H...
A public information meeting about the Durham Street Bridge in Walkerton, will be held Wednesday, May 1, at the Walkerton District Knights of Columbus Hall (Main Hall, located at No. 1658 Highway 9, RR5, Mildmay). An open house will begin at 7 p.m., with a formal presentation beginning...
It was a beautiful, sunny day, Saturday, but the Town of Kincardine was without power while Hydro One crews repaired damaged poles on Highway 21, between Concessions 5 and 7, north of town. Hydro One spokesperson Tiziana Baccega Rosa said Monday that the poles were damaged overnight Fr...
Michael Francis O’Brien of Kincardine, died peacefully, at home in his sleep, Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the age of 76. Beloved father of two sons, Shaun of Kincardine and Darren (Patricia) of London. Cherished brother of Barry (Jude), Patrick (Leslie), Kathleen (Bob Wilson)...
(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) - April 13, at 4:47 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a single-vehicle collision along Bruce County Road 86 in Huron-Kinloss. The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol, was placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician f...
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) advises that the flood outlook issued Friday has been revised to a water safety statement. Water levels have increased significantly in response to recent rainfall and are expected to remain elevated throughout this week. Due to a large ...
A new mammography machine will be installed at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s Kincardine Hospital site this spring. That’s the word from the health centre in a press release, issued Monday. The new Seno Pristina Digital Mammography System from GE Health Care will r...
We're glad everyone's hydro is back on after Friday's wind storm and the damages won't be too bad. For sure, the weather is always changing and makes for some interesting adventures and stories to tell! It's good to have some emergency plans to keep everyone safe and t...
Oscar Weerasinghe of St. Anthony’s School in Kincardine, is joining five other students from Bruce and Grey counties, as they represent Team Bluewater at the 2024 Canada-Wide Science Fair, May 25 to June 1, at Carleton University in Ottawa. The following students were selected fr...
The Ripley Reunion returns in 2025, promising four days of festivities, re-connection and small-town fun, from July 31 to Aug. 4. This highly-anticipated event takes place every 10 years, bringing together past, present and potential residents of Huron-Kinloss for a celebration of comm...
Begun in 2016 as a competition between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the City Nature Challenge has grown into an international event with the goal of motivating people to find and document wildlife in and around their cities using biodiversity apps and such platforms as iNaturalist. T...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - April 12, at 11:38 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a possible impaired driver along Queen Street in Kincardine. The vehicle was later located by officers along Highway 9. The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol, was placed under ar...