POLICE LAY STUNT-DRIVING CHARGE (KINCARDINE, ON) - March 14, at 6:32 a.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol along Highway 21 in the Municipality of Kincardine, noticed a vehicle moving at a high rate of speed. The vehicle's speed was displayed on radar at 135 km/h in a post...
William “Bill” James Frederick Zoppi of Kincardine, died at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in his 90th year. Born July 29, 1934, in Ottawa, he was the son of the late Fred and Evelyn (née Pink) Zoppi. Beloved husband of th...
Brooke Thomas of Kincardine struck gold at the national Special Olympic Winter Games, held in Calgary, Alberta, Feb. 27 to March 2. The 22-year-old figure skater won a gold medal in her freeskate, and placed fifth in her Level 1 Dance (she danced the Baby Blues and Dutch Waltz) as part...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - Staff-sergeant Deb McClure (above) is the new South Bruce OPP detachment manager, taking on responsibility for policing operations in three municipal contracts and two municipal non-contract locations. She joined the South Bruce OPP Jan. 2. McClure be...
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has released updated research, reinforcing confidence that a Deep Geological Repository for Canada’s used nuclear fuel can be safely constructed at the proposed Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON)-South Bruce site. That’s the word f...
(KINCARDINE, ONT.) - March 10, at 11:08 a.m., the South Bruce OPP responded to the report of a crash on Highway 21, between Concessions 5 and 7, in the Municipality of Kincardine. Officers and Bruce County paramedics arrived to find a vehicle upside down in the east ditch. The driver, ...
Dr. Maureen Oyaide-Ofenor of Huron-Kinloss Township, an optometrist in Walkerton, received the 2024 Women of Distinction award, while Chelby Morris received the Young Woman of Distinction Award, at the International Women’s Day, held Thursday in Chesley. About 100 people attended...
POLICE LAY STUNT-DRIVING CHARGE (ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - March 11, at 12:11 p.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol along Bruce County Road 3 in Arran-Elderslie, noticed a vehicle moving at a high rate of speed. The vehicle's speed was displayed on radar at 136 km/h in a post...
Over a century ago, in the years following his death, the patients and friends of Dr. Solomon Secord chose to put up two monuments in his honour. There have been concerns raised with regard to one of these monuments due to the reference to Secord’s service to the Southern Army (a...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary held another successful Bakeless Bake Sale throughout the month of February, raising almost $2,200. Liz Nurton has written the following poem in tribute to the generous community support of this event. Well the...
Phyllis Luella Metcalf (née McConnell) of Cargill, died at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Friday, March 8, 2024, at the age of 99. Beloved wife of the late Willard Metcalf (2003). Survived by her children, Eric Metcalf (Candy Keller-Metcalf) of Cargill, and C...
ONE ARRESTED AFTER POLICE RESPOND TO DISTURBANCE (HURON TWP, ON) - March 9, at 9:22 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a disturbance along Blair's Trail in Huron Township. Officers responded and located an intoxicated individual at the scene who was taken into...
Singaravel Pandian Jayabarathan, known as “Jay,” of Kincardine and now living in Ripley, has been presented with a lifetime achievement award for his contributions as an atomic scientist and writer in India and Canada. The award was presented in January at the seventh Inter...
William Beverley “Bev” McNay of Lucknow, died March 8, 2024, at Sepoy Manor, with family at his side, at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Jackie (nee Cooper) for 51 years. Dear dad of Peter, Craig, Kendra and Erin (Kevin), all of Lucknow. Special grandpa "Billy-...
Staff at the Bruce County Public Library has announced that it will be undertaking a comprehensive review of its programming offerings and is reaching out to the community for input. As part of this initiative, the library has launched on-line and in-person surveys to gather feedback f...
(BROCKTON, ON) - March 4, the South Bruce OPP announced the addition of Project Safe Trade spots at the Walkerton detachment. With Project Safe Trade already established at the Kincardine detachment, there are now spots available for the community, at both detachments. Cr...
Kincardine council has agreed to add up to $92,000 to the 2024 budget in order to improve safety on the north and south piers, in Kincardine Harbour, this summer. At the meeting Wednesday night (March 6), councillor Rory Cavanagh presented the report from the pier safety ad hoc committ...
Bruce County looks forward to another year of the Adopt-A-Highway program. This public service program harnesses the power and passion of community volunteers to pick up litter along county road rights-of-way and provides an opportunity for environmentally-conscious citizens to make a ...
Building on its position as an industry leader in clean energy projects, Bruce Power has issued an additional $600-million in Green Bonds. Since becoming the first nuclear operator in the world to successfully issue Green Bonds in 2021, Bruce Power now has cumulatively issued $1.7-bill...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - March 8, members of the OPP Community Street Crimes Unit and South Bruce OPP officers executed a search warrant at a residence along Kincardine Avenue in Kincardine. As a result of the execution of the warrant, police seized a quantity of Cocaine, Methamph...
Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. That means clocks move ahead one hour at 2 a.m., Sunday, March 10. Remember to change your clocks Saturday night. And change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, as well. Daylight Saving Time is used to save e...
Congratulations to Patti McKay who won $2,559 in the Catch the Ace draw. She chose Envelope No. 26 which contained the Ten of Clubs. The jackpot should be sitting at almost $55,000 for next Wednesday’s draw. There were no double-dippers at the Saturday Meat Draw but Doc Roppel di...
It feels so much like spring in the air, and we’ve been following the many kinds of returning birds to the area. Pretty sure the Tundra Swans are back; we heard their familiar call as they were passing through. So, keep your eyes open to spot them in the open fields. Hard to believe...
GODERICH-AREA RESIDENT FACES ASSAULT CHARGE (GODERICH, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged a Goderich-area resident with two criminal charges following an investigation late last month. Just before 10 a.m., Feb. 22, officers were dispatched to an address on Huron Road in the...
Bruce Power and GE Vernova’s Steam Power business have entered into a strategic supplier agreement that will see the companies continue to work together to provide safe and clean electricity to Ontario for decades to come. The agreement further advances a mutually-beneficial busi...
A crowd of more than 200 people joined Eleanor Thompson to celebrate her 90th birthday, Saturday afternoon, at the Whitney Crawford Community Centre in Tiverton. The Kincardine woman greeted about 150 friends and neighbours during the come-and-go tea in the afternoon, followed by dinne...
The Bervie Women’s Institute met at the Bervie United Church, Wednesday morning, with the focus on “health.” President Bev Berndt welcomed everyone and opened with the poems, “An Irish Friendship Blessing” and “An Easter Prayer,” followed by th...
“Elvis in Black and White” 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 Elvis Presley playing his guitar while wearing his U.S. Army uniform...
As the company continues to build a dynamic workforce now and for future generations, Bruce Power is honoured to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2024, for the fourth consecutive year. The company continues its diversity, equity and inclusion journey ...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre, which operates hospitals in Kincardine, Walkerton, Chesley and Durham, is seeking new members for its board of directors. The recruitment period is open from now until April 5, states a press release issued Wednesday. The board of directors is res...
Peter Earl Shelton of Kincardine, died Feb. 28, 2024, at the age of 62. He is sadly missed by his loving wife of 45 years, Darlene Shelton (Farrish); his daughters, Jolene (Chris Knoop) and Jilliene Shelton; as well as his granddaughters, Jayden Shelton (Payton Dunlop), and Mylee, Kolb...
Bruce County warden Chris Peabody received the Community Leadership Award from Bruce Power, Thursday (Feb. 29) at the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) conference. This award recognizes exceptional service to communities in the Bruce, Grey and Huron region, as well as leaders who exem...
Theresa Agnes Campbell (nee Schill), beloved wife of the late Robert William Campbell, formerly of Lucknow, died at Braemar Retirement Centre, Wingham, Friday, March 1, 2024, at the age of 92. Born April 11, 1931, in Lebret, Saskatchewan, she was the daughter of the late Gertrude (Mess...
Jeff Bradley (above) of Walkerton is the new fire chief for Huron-Kinloss Township, effective March 25. Mayor Don Murray made the announcement Tuesday (March 5). “Jeff (Bradley) has more than 19 years’ experience in fire safety and suppression with a proven history of co...
ONE ARRESTED AFTER POLICE RESPOND TO DISTURBANCE (KINCARDINE, ON) - March 4, at 3 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a disturbance along River Lane in Kincardine. Officers arrived on scene and located the reported individual. A 61-year-old Municipality of Kin...
Staff at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre invites families to embark on a week-long adventure filled with magic, science, reptiles, and a journey back to Medieval Times, during March Break, from March 9-16. From movies and story time to interactive magic shows and fascinatin...
Bruce Power unveiled its 2023 Annual Review and Energy Report at an event at the Toronto Board of Trade, highlighting a rewarding year and its path toward a clean energy future for the people of Ontario. The company’s annual review details the year’s progress on its Life-Ex...
Hugh Douglas “Doug” Raney of Halifax, Nova Scotia, formerly of Ripley, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, at the Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Building, due to congestive heart failure. He was 83. Born July 2, 1940, in Sault Ste. Marie, he was the son of Andrew and Mabel Raney, and s...
Are you prepared in the event of an emergency in Bruce County? Do you have a plan? Hazards, such as severe winter weather, tornadoes, or floods, could quickly become an emergency. What would you do if you were unable to return to your home? Do you have a plan for your family and pets i...
Warren Arnold Kells, 72, of Tiverton, died peacefully, Feb. 22, 2024, at Kincardine Hospital. Born Sept. 13, 1951, in Kitchener, he was the son of Arnold and Ethel (Powell). Warren is survived by his beloved wife, Maureen (Carter); and adoring children and grandchildren, Matt, Mike,...