About 100 people braved the cold, windy weather, Sunday afternoon, as they gathered for the Kincardine Legion Remembrance Day service at the Tiverton Cenotaph. The Colour Party marched into position in front of the Cenotaph. The flags were carried by Shane Hotchkiss, Dave Dechene, Kevin ...
Sheila Anne Fry (nee Kincaid), formerly of Kincardine, died peacefully at home, with her husband by her side, Nov 2, 2026, following a sudden and unexpected cardiac arrest. She was 65. Family was everything to Sheila. She was a devoted mother, wife, sister, cousin, aunt, great-aunt and f...
The Ontario Living Wage Network has announced that the living wage for Grey and Bruce counties has increased to $24.75 per hour for 2026, up from $24.60 per hour in 2025. The increase of 15 cents per hour, or 0.61 per cent, reflects the continued financial pressures facing individuals an...
Kathleen "Kaye" MacDonald, formerly of Kincardine, died Nov. 5, 2026, at the age of 82. Born July 7, 1944, in the coal town of Glace Bay, Cape Breton, each of her parents, each of her parents, Archie and Louise (MacDougall), was one of 12 children. Kaye’s father and several of her ...
The Kincardine Rotary Club is thankful for all the Hunger Heroes who helped raise a substantial donation of non-perishable items for the Kincardine Food Bank, and funds for the Kincardine Hospital. Held in late October, the event welcomed people to build a Sharecrow and register it with ...
The Kincardine Trails volunteer group is celebrating 25 years of connecting residents and visitors with nature through a trail network spanning about 42 kilometres. What began with a community meeting, initiated by local resident Brad Kirkconnell in 2001, has grown into an extensive netw...
Q: I find that adjusting to the time change twice per year is getting more difficult. Many Canadian provinces and territories are looking to abolishing the time changes. Can you provide feedback on this and which time would be best: Daylight Saving Time (DST) or Standard Time (ST)? A: To...
Having an Emergency Preparedness Plan is essential for individuals and families so they are prepared to support themselves during an emergency, whether sheltering in place at home or evacuating. For seniors, planning ahead is especially important to ensure specific needs can be met duri...
(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) - The province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate, following an incident in the Township of Huron-Kinloss. Saturday, Nov. 7, members of the South Bruce OPP responded to a vehicle fire in a parking lot beside the Point Clark Lighthouse. Offic...
The recognition and celebration of Afro Caribbean youth living in Grey and Bruce counties took centre stage at the fourth annual Afro Caribbean Youth Awards. Held Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine, the event featured several speakers, including Maya Marcus and Mega...
The Kincardine and District Horticultural Society held its annual general meeting, Monday night, and learned about The Indoor Garden. The annual meeting was run by Karen Redmond, District 8 director and second vice-president of the Ontario Horticultural Association (OHA). The newly-inst...
George "Bruce" Edwards of Kincardine died Nov. 4, 2026, at the Kincardine Hospital, in his 77th year. Survived by his wife, Carol, whom he married in 1974. Also survived by his children, Jamie (Shannon), Leanne (Mike), and Rob (Shannon); and his grandchildren, Will, Kasey, Brooklyn, Mol...
(LONDON, ON) - The West Region OPP, working alongside transportation and enforcement partners, has concluded Project Safe Haul, a focused commercial motor vehicle safety initiative conducted across the region from Oct. 13 to Nov. 1. During the campaign, officers and inspectors participat...
The Kincardine Theatre Guild has welcomed seven new cast members to the production of "The Sound of Music," set to open Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m., at the Kincardine Arts Centre. These newcomers are youth and adults, including Charlotte Stock as Gretl, Ellie Peters as Marta, Malcolm Scot...
The Kincardine Scottish Festival and Highland Games has presented a donation of $1,000 to the Kincardine Air Cadets. Festival president Tony Doherty and office administrator Brenda Waugh were on hand Monday night, Oct. 26, to make the presentation to officials and members of the squadron...
The Bervie Women’s Institute met at the Bervie United Church, Wednesday morning. President Bev Berndt welcomed everyone and read a poem about Remembrance Day. After the usual openings and the land acknowledgement, 10 members answered the Roll Call with a fact about Switzerland. The...
(GODERICH, ON) - Nov. 3, just after 8:20 p.m., Huron County OPP officers responded to the report of a motor vehicle collision on Albert Street North in Goderich. One involved vehicle driver failed to remain at the scene and was located soon after at a different location. Police spoke to ...
Thursday's Bruce County council meeting with the recognition of 15 members of the Bruce County Paramedic Services team. The Southwest Ontario Regional Base Hospital Program, administered through the London Health Sciences Centre, provides medical oversight and quality assurance for param...
The final planning documents for the Kincardine Hospital redevelopment project have been submitted to the Ontario Ministry of Health for review and approval to proceed to an open tendering process, and construction is expected to begin in late spring or early summer next year. “To ...
We are deeply saddened at the passing of Corporal Dietrich James McKenzie, who died Nov. 1, at Huron Shores Hospice in Tiverton. At just 51, he was taken from us much too soon. Dietrich spent 27 years in uniform, from 1991 to 2018, including two tours in Bosnia and one in Afghanistan. Aft...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - A Northern Bruce Peninsula resident is facing charges in connection with an ongoing sexual assault investigation. In May, the Huron County OPP Crime Unit commenced an investigation into a reported sexual assault that resulted in an arrest and numerous criminal c...
At the Kincardine Lions Club's meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 3, at The Bruce, several presentations were made. Representatives of the Bruce Telecom Lighthouse Blues Fest presented a donation of $5,000 to the club for the All-Wheel Park. This will assist with the peripheral facilities that the ...
(GODERICH, ON) - Nov. 3, Huron County OPP officers, along with volunteers from the Huron-Bruce Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) chapter, were in Goderich to help kick off the annual Project Red Ribbon Campaign. The group conducted a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check in ...
Jane Bowers won the Kincardine Community Catch the Ace draw, Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 4, taking home $243. She chose Envelope No. 52 which revealed the Six of Clubs, meaning the Ace of Spades remains in play. Organized by Huron Shores Hospice and the Tiverton and District Lions, the Cat...
Melville (Mel) McConnell of Kincardine, beloved husband, father, and friend, died Nov. 3, 2026, at the age of 86. Born May 30, 1940, in Kincardine, Mel was one of 15 children born to Russell and Mary McConnell. He grew up surrounded by a large family and was preceded in death by his belo...
The Bruce County Community Stewardship Alliance has been granted participant status by the Ontario Land Tribunal, in the appeals by Bogdanovic Developments Inc., concerning the proposed Soaring Eagles Estates subdivision, at Bruce County Road 23 and Parkwood Road in the Municipality of Ki...
Kathryn Joan Campbell (nee Robb) of Ripley, beloved wife of the late Robert L. Campbell, died peacefully with family by her side, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton, at the age of 91. Born April 2, 1935, in Ashfield Township, she was the daughter of the late Jennie...
As the holiday season approaches, local residents will have a unique opportunity to shop sustainably, reduce waste, and embrace community sharing, at the Holiday Regift Market and Community Swap. Hosted by the Kincardine Environmental Action Network (KEAN), the event will take place Sun...
Dietrich James McKenzie of Kincardine died peacefully, with family by his side, Nov. 1, 2026, at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton, after a courageous fight with cancer and providing a powerful example. He was 51. Loving husband of Leah (nee Bailey) and proud father of Brendan Busch, Dylan ...
The BUILDKD-plus Campaign has surpassed the $1-million mark toward the $4.5-million fund-raising goal to enhance the new Kincardine District Senior School (KDSS). The milestone was reached thanks to a generous $25,000 partnership donation from the Kincardine Legion which pushed the campa...
Hugh Moore Girvin of Kincardine died peacefully, surrounded by his family, Oct. 31, 2026, at the Kincardine Hospital, in his 77th year. Cherished husband of Margaret Alice Girvin (Buwalda), devoted father of Marianne Brown (Christopher), Amy Girvin, Alison Humphrey (Tom), and Jessica Kel...
DISTURBANCE IN BROCKTON RESULTS IN CHARGES (BROCKTON, ON) - Sunday, Nov. 1, shortly after 5 a.m., South Bruce OPP officers received reports of a disturbance at an address in the Municipality of Brockton. As a result of investigation, officers located and arrested two individuals, with f...
Bonnie "Lynn" (Woods) Moore, of Goderich, died unexpectedly, at home, Oct. 23, 2026, at the age of 74. She was born March 12, 1952, in Almonte. Throughout her life, caring for others came naturally to her, whether they had two legs or four. She worked as a Registered Nursing Assistant ...
Generations of care, commitment and community spirit are being celebrated with a new exhibit, "Kincardine Hospital: A Legacy of Community Health Care," on display in the North Room at the Walker House Museum in downtown Kincardine. Slated to open Nov. 8, the story boards, photographs and...
Bruce Power began its Unit 5 Major Component Replacement (MCR) outage Nov. 1, taking another step forward in a privately-funded refurbishment success story with the company, partners and skilled trades delivering strong planning and performance for the people of Ontario. With Bruce Power...
The clerk of Huron-Kinloss Township has certified the official results of the Oct. 26 municipal election, and the inaugural meeting of the new council will be held Monday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m., at the township office in Ripley. Incumbent mayor Don Murray was re-elected to office. Joining ...
Another beautiful week of great weather here and to finish off October, with belated birthday wishes to Margaret Thompson, Christine Heinisch, Gerard Gillespie and Dianne Orr! Hope you all had a great day! It was fun seeing the Ripley-Huron Community School students on parade in their Ha...
(MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH BRUCE, ON) - A resident of Brockton has been charged with multiple impaired-driving charges, following a traffic stop in the Municipality of South Bruce. Saturday, Oct. 31, shortly before 10:30 p.m., South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE spot check in the municipa...
Barb Fisher is ready to roll up her sleeves and tackle the long list of things that need to be done in the Municipality of Kincardine. Voted the new mayor of Kincardine in the municipal election Monday night (Oct. 26), she said she is pleased with the outcome and thanked all those who wo...
Guest speaker Helmi Hess (right) spoke to a full house of Huron Bruce Nature members during the meeting Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Point Clark Community Centre. A recovery biologist for Wildlife Preservation Canada (WPC), her presentation was titled “Loggerhead Shrike: On the Brink ...