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​Kincardine raises municipal flag as a sign of unity

May 18, 2025

Members of Kincardine council and staff, several Kincardine Lions, and members of the public gathered Tuesday morning, at the Kincardine Library, to raise the municipal flag as a sign of unity. Prompted by Kincardine resident Neil Geoghegan, who was represented at the event by his wife...

Joan Ritchie, formerly of Kincardine, remembered for dedica...

May 18, 2025

Joan Frances Ritchie (nee Pollock), formerly of Kincardine, died Sunday, May 11, 2025, at The Village of Tansley Woods Long-Term Care, Burlington, in her 83rd year. Beloved mother of Scott (Vivette) of Milton, Rob (Jane) of South Elgin, Illinois, and Daniel of Hamilton. Grandmother ...

​April unemployment rate decreases to 4.2 per cent, says la...

May 18, 2025

In April, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 1.2 percentage points to 4.2 per cent. This is the largest percentage drop of all economic regions in Ontario, and the region now sits at the second lowest unemployment rate in the province. ...

Tiverton and District Lions going to the dogs

May 18, 2025

The Tiverton and District Lions thank all those who play the Catch the Ace progressive lottery which supports the Kincardine Legion, Huron Shores Hospice and Tiverton Lions Club. It is through your generosity and support that the club can make a difference through substantial donations...

More than 1,000 people pack Davidson Centre for 20th annive...

May 17, 2025

More than 1,000 people packed the arena floor of the Davidson Centre in Kincardine, Tuesday night, for the 20th annual Multicultural Celebration. Organizer Chandra Tripathi said it was the largest crowd in the history of the event and he was thrilled at the turn-out for this milestone ...

Cruise Nights back for the summer in downtown Kincardine

May 17, 2025

Cruise Nights are back for the summer on Queen Street in downtown Kincardine, beginning Friday, June 27. Every Friday of the long weekend during the summer, this fan-favourite event takes place in the heart of Kincardine’s downtown. Classic cars, special interest vehicles, and mo...

Ontario budget focuses on stability, strength, smart invest...

May 17, 2025

Ontario finance minister Peter Bethlenfalvy has released the 2025 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario which includes measures to protect Ontario workers, businesses and jobs in the face of United States tariffs and continued economic uncertainty, with a plan to build an ec...

​Updated play, “Paddy Walker: The Lost Years,” is even more...

May 16, 2025

The Paddy Walker Heritage Society and its troupe of character actors and singers, reprised the play, “Paddy Walker: The Lost Years, or How Paddy Walker Saved Canada and Transformed the World (A True Story),” a decade later, and it was even more relevant and hysterically funny....

​Applications now open for Bruce Power’s post-secondary sch...

May 16, 2025

The application window for Bruce Power’s annual post-secondary scholarships is now open. Students from Bruce, Grey and Huron counties, who are attending a post-secondary institution during the 2025-26 school year, are encouraged to apply before June 15. Every year, Bruce Power aw...

​Kincardine’s new zamboni now named “Chillzilla”

May 16, 2025

The new electric zamboni at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine now has a new name, “Chillzilla.” In early January, the Municipality of Kincardine put out a call to the community to come up with a name for the newest member of the Davidson Centre fleet. A contest was held,...

​Bruce County urges residents to know the rules when cuttin...

May 16, 2025

Before the chainsaw starts, get to know the rules about cutting or harvesting trees on your property. Bruce County reminds residents and landowners that a Forest Conservation Bylaw is in place to help protect the forests for the future. WHAT IS THE FOREST CONSERVATION BYLAW? The ...

JDSS of Hanover wins third annual NII Science Olympics

May 15, 2025

Victory went to John Diefenbaker Senior School (JDSS) of Hanover, as four students emerged triumphant at this year’s Science Olympics, hosted by the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII), Friday, May 9, at the Advanced Technology Campus, located at the Bruce Energy Centre, northwest of...

​Kincardine Legion Corner

May 15, 2025

Judy Zarubick won $941 in this week’s Catch the Ace draw. She chose Envelope No. 8 which revealed the Five of Clubs. Be sure to get your tickets on-line or at any of our in-person locations. Follow our Catch the Ace Facebook page if you are not already, to stay informed, and pl...

Ross Atkinson of Kincardine dies at the age of 85

May 15, 2025

Ross Walter Atkinson of Kincardine died suddenly, Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Mary “Dianne” Atkinson (née McCallum). Loving father of Angela Merritt (Bill) and the late Gail Atkinson. Proud grandfather of Joe Merritt, Heidi Robs...

Driver charged with impaired after collision

May 15, 2025

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - May 14, at 8:22 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a motor vehicle collision along Bruce County Road 10, Municipality of Arran-Elderslie. On arrival, officers observed a single motor vehicle had left the roadway and rolled. The investigating o...

Local diploma programs, financial assistance aim to attract...

May 15, 2025

Bruce County has collaborated with Georgian College and Fanshawe College to support the recruitment and retention of a high-quality early years workforce. “Children’s early experiences lay the foundation for life-long learning, and the cornerstone of this foundation is thei...

Paddlers account for almost half of boating deaths, say OPP

May 15, 2025

(ORILLIA, ON) - Fifty-six (56) paddlers were among the 131 people who lost their lives in boating incidents on OPP-patrolled waterways in the past five years. Between 2020-24, 34 of those who died in marine incidents were canoeists, 17 were kayakers a...

​Local skater brings home bronze from Special Olympics Worl...

May 14, 2025

Brooke Thomas can still hear her teammates cheering her on as she skated to a bronze-medal finish at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy. The 23-year-old Kincardine figure skater was at the games March 8-15, and says the excitement still hasn’t worn off. &l...

​KDSS Relay for Life set for May 22 at Davidson Centre in K...

May 14, 2025

Organizers of the Kincardine District Senior School (KDSS) Relay for Life are inviting everyone to be part of this powerful day, filled with music, fun and community, Thursday, May 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Davidson Centre track in Kincardine. Whether you're walking, runnin...

​Kim Harbinson is new superintendent of education with Blue...

May 14, 2025

Kim Harbinson (above) is the new superintendent of education with the Bluewater District School Board, effective Sept. 1. The appointment addresses a vacancy created by the retirement of education superintendent Wendy Louwerse. Harbinson is a long-standing board staff member who gre...

​Bruce County celebrates nurses and PSWs – the heart of loc...

May 14, 2025

Bruce County recognizes and celebrates the extraordinary dedication of its health-care workers during National Nursing Week (May 12-18) and Personal Support Worker Day (May 19). This recognition serves as an opportunity to honour the outstanding registered nurses, registered practical ...

​Huge crowd rushes in to get bargains at Tiverton Lions Gar...

May 13, 2025

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, on the weekend. The event began Friday night with a barbecue, as Lions Jim McTeer and Ron Simmons were kept busy, flipping burgers...

​Multiple District “A” Lions welcome international officer ...

May 13, 2025

Lions Club members from Multiple District “A” look forward to welcoming A.P. Singh, first vice-president of Lions Clubs International, who will speak at the District Convention, at the Unifor Family Education Centre in Port Elgin, May 23-25. Singh, of Kolkata, India, will b...

South Bruce OPP respond to drowning in Paisley

May 13, 2025

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - One person is dead, following a drowning incident Monday, on the Saugeen River in Paisley. May 12, at 1:31 p.m., the South Bruce OPP, Bruce County Paramedic Services and Arran-Elderslie Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of an individual in d...

Adopt-A-Highway Program helps keep Bruce County clean and b...

May 13, 2025

Bruce County invites individuals, families, community groups and local organizations to join the Adopt-a-Highway Program this season. This program is a community-driven initiative, empowering volunteers to help keep the county roads clean. It offers a meaningful way to contribute to a ...

Ninth annual Hike for Hospice raises almost $81,000 for Hur...

May 12, 2025

The ninth annual Hike for Hospice saw more than 100 participants raise an incredible $80,809.80, in support of Huron Shores Hospice, Saturday morning, beginning at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine. Cathy Herbert, executive director of the hospice, welcomed everyone and thanked every h...

South Bruce OPP report impaired driver; and individual arre...

May 12, 2025

MULTIPLE CHARGES LAID AFTER TRAFFIC STOP (ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - May 9, at 12:16 p.m., a member of the South Bruce OPP stopped to check a vehicle along Bruce County Road 10, Municipality of Arran-Elderslie. The investigating officer determined that the driver was operating the ...

​Purple Grove news

May 12, 2025

A very Happy Mother's Day to all our mothers and those special people in our lives! A beautiful weekend, for sure, even if it was cool with that north wind! It was great to be outside getting some yard work started and going for plant sales.  Thanks to Coastal Coffee for hosti...

Michelle Ferris of Glammis remembered for her love of Arabi...

May 12, 2025

Michelle Arlene Ferris (nee Cuthbertson) of Glammis died, surrounded by the love of her family, Monday, May 5, 2025, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Walkerton, in her 76th year, after complications related to cancer. Beloved wife of Donald; and mother of Pat (Gerry) Gras, Steven...

West Region OPP to target unsafe drivers with new school bu...

May 12, 2025

(LONDON, ON) - Officers with the West Region OPP are taking steps to combat a recent spike in school bus crashes, with a new traffic enforcement campaign aimed at ensuring the safety of our region's school children. The campaign, "Safety Stops Here," runs May 12...

​Kincardine has best McHappy Day yet, raising almost $20,00...

May 11, 2025

It was sunny and cold, Wednesday, but the weather didn’t deter people from coming to McHappy Day at McDonald’s Restaurant in Kincardine, and they were certainly prepared to support the cause as the event was the best yet, raising almost $20,000 for Ronald McDonald House. Lo...

​Kim Mitchell is Saturday headliner at this year’s Kincardi...

May 11, 2025

Legendary Canadian musician and songwriter, Kim Mitchell, is the Saturday night headliner at the Kincardine Scottish Festival and Highland Games, set for July 4-6, in Victoria Park. Mitchell is best-known as the front-man of the iconic rock band, “Max Webster,” and for his ...

My Hospital – A Patient’s Story

May 11, 2025

Last year, March 31 was Easter Sunday. Dave Kotva started the day as any other. He was cleaning up the house, getting ready to sell it so he and his wife, Karen, could move from their house on Highway 9 into the Town of Kincardine. Plans for Easter dinner were on for the afternoon. Dav...

​Isabel Riendeau of Ripley dies at the age of 91

May 11, 2025

Isabel Dorothy Riendeau of Ripley, and formerly Kincardine, died Friday, May 9, 2025, with family by her side, at the age of 91. Loving mother of Denis (Sherry) of Nova Scotia, Marcel of Alberta, daughter-in-law Shelley of Kincardine, Rhonda (Joe) Camlis of Stoney Point, and Lyse (Bill...

Kincardine once again earns national recognition in City Na...

May 10, 2025

The City Nature Challenge is an international, friendly competition to see who can make the most observations of nature, identify the most species, and engage the most people using bio-diversity apps and such platforms as iNaturalist. Observations were made April 25-28 and the competit...

​Bruce County announces temporary evening closure of bridge...

May 10, 2025

The Durham Street Bridge in Walkerton will be fully closed from 10 p.m. Monday, May 19, until 4 a.m. Tuesday, May 20. Motorists and pedestrians are asked to use alternate routes, to be patient and drive safely as the contractor works to complete crucial repairs to the bridge. The cl...

Kincardine Probus Club continues spring clean-up of B-line

May 10, 2025

Kincardine Probus members took advantage of the break in the weather to continue cleaning up Bruce County Road 23 (B-line), from Concession 7 to Bruce County Road 15 (Tiverton line). For 15 years, Kincardine Probus has done biennial clean-ups of this section of road. While the amoun...

​Bonnie Stark of Kincardine remembered for her love of fami...

May 10, 2025

Bonnie Lynn Stark (nee Mackay) of Kincardine died peacefully, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton, in her 75th year. Beloved wife of Frank; and mother of Kelly (Ken) Thomson of Kincardine, Shannon (Jadon) Nakrieko of Cayley, Alberta, and Megan (Rob) Fry of Ripley....

​Babies, children under age five can now receive measles va...

May 10, 2025

Ontario’s chief medical officer of health is recommending families in western Ontario, including in Grey-Bruce, seek earlier measles vaccination for babies and children under age five, as the area continues to record cases of the airborne virus. The provincial health ministry has...

Kincardine Lions Club inducts new member, presents awards

May 9, 2025

At the monthly Kincardine and District Lions Club meeting held at The Bruce, Tuesday (May 6), the Lions heard a very informative presentation by the Kincardine Environmental Action Network (KEAN), a new member was inducted, and several Lions International awards were presented. Act...

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