September 24, 2026
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Two newcomers are running for the job of Ward 2 councillor in the Municipality of Kincardine.
Here is an opportunity to meet your candidates and learn about their platforms.
There are also two all-candidates meetings scheduled: one hosted by the Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce, Sept. 29, from 6-8 p.m., at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine; and the second one hosted by the Kincardine Agricultural Society, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m., at the Armow Hall.
MICHAEL FERRIER
Michael Ferrier is the fourth generation of the Ferrier family to live and farm in Bervie. He is a life-long resident of the Municipality of Kincardine, having lived here for 63 years, specifically in Ward 2, the former Kincardine Township.
He has raised four daughters here and they still reside in the municipality, with two of them now being homeowners.
He works for Carson Supply, and raises a flock of sheep. Along with the family home, he and his wife also own a commercial building on Queen Street, Kincardine.
Ferrier is running for council because he believes it's time for a change, time for fiscal responsibility, accountability and transparency.
"I believe we need to maintain our green spaces and our current assets as we look to building the future of our municipality," he says. "I think I can help be that change by listening to, and advocating for, the residents of the municipality."
While he doesn't have any direct experience with municipal politics, he is looking forward to delving in on behalf of the people in Ward 2 and the rest of the municipality.
"I do follow what is happening in the municipality and have had several conversations with council members through the years, regarding my concerns and ideas," says Ferrier. "I have previously presented to council to advocate for the park in Bervie. In that instance, I worked with a handful of neighbours to draft a petition and get the information that we needed.
"I have been involved with the community in various ways most of my life; through the former Optimist Club, coaching soccer and First Lego League, volunteering time and resources with 4-H (mainly transporting animals for members for shows, tree-planting and road clean-up)."
In his opinion, the top three issues facing the municipality right now are spending, infrastructure and maintaining current assets.
"We need to take a good hard look at how the money is being spent in, and by, the municipality and make some changes to keep living here affordable for the average person/family," he says. "We need to make improvements to the infrastructure (water, waste, industry, etc.) to support growth in both residential and industrial. Our population has the opportunity to grow and we need to have the infrastructure in place to support that across all three wards.
"We also need to maintain our current assets in a way that reflects positively on the municipality as a whole. We need to support our revenue-generating assets (an example being the airport) in ways that maximize their possibilities and revenue while also maintaining and, in some cases improving, our recreational assets, such as parks and green spaces, to provide for our current residents and attract new individuals and families."
KYLE McKAY
Kyle McKay, 41, was born and raised on a beef farm on the 5th Concession of Kincardine, the youngest of seven children. His parents were both public school teachers.
After high school, he worked on a local farm for one year, full-time, then went to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to start an apprenticeship as a heavy truck and equipment mechanic for seven years. He returned to Kincardine to raise his family. Following 18 years of being a heavy truck/equipment mechanic, he was presented with a career change and became a pig breeder at a multi-producer pig barn. He has lived in Kincardine for 34 years.
So, why is he running for council?
"I ask myself that question a fair bit," he says, with a laugh. "I think this coming term of council will be very hard, with inflation and trade uncertainty, along with government regulations. I threw my name in just to have some input and make sure money is spent wisely."
While he has not served on municipal council, McKay worked for the Municipality of Kincardine for seven years as a mechanic. He worked alongside public works, parks, the water department and arena staff, and helped draw up tenders and deal with budgets.
"I have ideas to bring to the table and an open mind," he says.
The top three issues facing the municipality, that McKay has heard the most, are the housing shortage, transportation concerns, and local shopping.
Written ByLiz Dadson is the founder and editor of the Kincardine Record and has been in the news business since 1986.
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