You can get your tickets for the popular Kincardine Community Catch the Ace progressive lottery, beginning Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 8 p.m., with the first official draw set for Wednesday, March 11, at 4 p.m., live on Facebook and in person at Grey Matter in downtown Kincardine. Tickets a...
Mary “Elaine” Errington, formerly of Lucknow, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the Wingham and District Hospital, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at the age of 98. Predeceased by her loving husband of 73 years, Ross Errington. Survived by her children, Lorene (...
Bluewater District School Board trustees are speaking out on a possible plan by the provincial government to remove English public school trustees in Ontario. At the regular board meeting, Feb. 17, trustees approved a pair of motions brought forward by vice-chairperson Jan Johnstone, t...
The Township of Huron-Kinloss, in partnership with the County of Bruce, is hosting a Job and Career Fair, Thursday, March 12, from 4-8 p.m., at the Lucknow Community Centre, 694 Willoughby Street in Lucknow. This event supports ongoing efforts to strengthen the local economy by creatin...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - Human-trafficking continues to impact communities across Canada. Officially recognized in 2021, Human-Trafficking Awareness Day reminds the community of the urgent need to protect and support those affected: 58 per cent of reported human-trafficking cas...
Huron-Kinloss council has given the green light to a tender from CIMCO Refrigeration to supply and install the Ripley-Huron Community Centre ice plant, for a total cost of $506,425 plus HST. The issue came to council at its meeting Wednesday night (Feb. 18). Community services direc...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - The province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate, following an incident in the Municipality of Kincardine. Saturday, Feb. 21, at approximately 5:50 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP attempted to arrest an individual who had been in...
The Municipality of Kincardine is being urged to support the 2028 Kincardine Reunion. Chairperson Tracy Primeau came to the council meeting Wednesday night (Feb. 11), asking the municipality to support the reunion in future council decisions and priorities, and to offer thanks for the ...
Audrey Jean Hewitt (Ritchie) of Lucknow died peacefully, with family by her side, at Wingham and District Hospital, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in her 69th year. Beloved wife of Ken Hewitt and caring parent of Mathew Hewitt. Survived by her sisters, Elizabeth (Murray) Irvin, Nancy (Dou...
Celebrate Irish Heritage Month during a special edition of the weekly Pub Night, Friday, March 20, from 6-9 p.m., at the Walker House in downtown Kincardine. Enjoy an evening of culture, community and Celtic spirit in this historic tavern setting, with a live dance performance by talen...
Howard Albert Siddon of Kincardine died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at Brightshores Health System, Southampton, in his 98th year. Beloved father of Shirley (John) Wall of Kincardine, Ron of Port Elgin, Rob of Kincardine, and Mark (Connie) of Orillia. Cherished Grandpa of Laurie (Don),...
Texan chart-topper Koe Wetzel (above) and Canadian rock titans Finger Eleven and the Headstones are set to headline the 2026 edition of Lucknow's Music in the Fields, Aug. 27-29, at the Graceland event grounds, east of Lucknow. Joining them on stage for the three-day country music ...
James Robert (Jim) McFarlan, formerly of Holyrood, died at Huronlea Home for the Aged in Brussels, Feb. 18, 2026 in his 85th year. Born June 24, 1941, in Bruce Township, he was the son of the late Mary Jane (Jones) and Donald McFarlan. Sadly missed by his brothers and sister, Elmer ...
Gather your friends and enjoy an evening of live entertainment in celebration of the St. Patrick's Day weekend, March 13, from 7-9:30 p.m., at the Walker House in downtown Kincardine. Paddy's Pub Night: Balladeers, Folk, Troubadours and Trad Fiddles, will feature performan...
The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program is returning to the Bruce County Public Library for the 2026 tax season, offering free, volunteer-led income tax filing support for eligible residents. This program makes a meaningful impact across the community. In 2025, public library volunt...
This Saturday, Feb. 21, is our New Member Meet and Greet, from 1-2:30 p.m. If you have recently joined our Branch, or plan to, please plan to drop by, meet the executive, other new members, tour around our beautiful building and see why our Branch is so amazing! In case you haven&rsq...
“Toronto Blue Jays Best Moments of 2025” is the next print in the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary's Art/Easel Program fund-raiser, on display at Sobeys Kincardine. This piece highlights important moments by players Vladimir Guerrero Jr., T...
James Richard “Jimmy” Kolaska of Goderich, formerly of Kincardine and Blairs Grove, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the age of 57. Born in 1968 in Georgetown, Jimmy had recently moved to Goderich. He dedicated more than 30 years to his career as a nuclear operator with Ontar...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - It might feel like spring, but changing temperatures bring new dangers. Ice on lakes and rivers is thinning quickly, even when it looks solid. The South Bruce OPP is urging the public to avoid walking onto frozen waterways. If you're near the shoreline, k...
The Kincardine Agricultural Society believes its voice has not been heard, regarding the future of the Connaught Park Pavilion. Lindsay Dykeman and Anne-Marie Gomes of the agricultural society came to Kincardine council, Wednesday night (Feb. 11), concerned about a proposed 10-year lea...
Huron-Kinloss Township has been fined $20,000 for violations under the Environmental Protection Act, at the Huron Landfill, near Ripley. A media release, issued Feb. 11 by the province, states that the convictions are for failing to comply with an Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA...
Bertha Marguerite Whitcroft (née Stimson) of Lucknow died at Pinecrest Manor, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at the age of 97. She was born Sept. 14, 1928, at the family farmhouse on the 4th Concession of Kinloss Township. Lovingly remembered by her son, David Lougheed, and daught...
Driven by cutting-edge, innovative tooling and thousands of hours of safe, dedicated effort from its workforce and Ontario’s skilled trades, Bruce Power has successfully completed the construction phase of its Unit 3 Major Component Replacement (MCR) project, which remains on-budget...
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has issued a watershed conditions statement - flood outlook, and advising that mild temperatures and freezing rain can create the potential for flooding near water bodies throughout the Saugeen watershed. Mild temperatures over the past ...
The countdown to the 2028 Kincardine Reunion officially begins this summer with “A Long Time Running: Kincardine Reunion Kick-Off Concert,” Saturday, June 13, at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine. The evening will feature live music from "The Practically Hip," Can...
The Ontario government is continuing to strengthen public safety, emergency response services, and community living infrastructure in Bruce County through the province's Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel program, the Land Ambulance Service Grant, the Fire Protection G...
GODERICH RESIDENT FACES SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES (GODERICH, ON) - The Huron County OPP Crime Unit investigated a report of a sexual assault in the Town of Goderich in November, 2025. Over the course of the police investigation, the suspected was identified, and arrested Feb. 5, 2...
The Virtue family of Tiverton defended its title by creating the top-prize-winning snow sculpture for the second year in a row at the annual Tiverton Winterfest on the weekend. Keith Virtue, Terri Allen and eight-year-old Kylin Virtue created a scene of shark-infested water, complete w...
Lots of birthdays to celebrate this month: Leanne Smith, Diane Clifford, Margo Middelkamp, Rick Cliffe, Karol Batty, Dave Brown, Dave Farrell and Jeff Goertzen! Happy Wedding Anniversary to Diane and Arnie Clifford, Feb. 15. Welcome to Purple Grove - Dan and Angela on the 12th of Hu...
Employment in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula economic region increased by 200 (0.1 per cent) in January, with gains in part-time employment (4.8%; 1,800) partially offset by losses in full-time employment (1.1%; 1,600). In January, the unemployment rate in the region increased by 0.9 pe...
The weather was kinder, gentler and calmer this year, as a great crowd gathered at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre for the annual Ripley Winter Carnival on the weekend. The event began Friday night with the costume skate, featuring a number of young people in colourful outfits, at th...
Heidi Painter of Kincardine died peacefully, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at the age of 85, after a brief illness. Now reunited with the love of her life, Larry, her husband of 33 years, who died in 1998. Survived by her daughter, Jodi Mallette, and Jodi’s husband of 35 years, Mike,...
Congratulations to the Kincardine Sunset Quilters Guild which celebrated its 32nd anniversary this month. Wednesday's meeting featured the work of several members who were busy quilting during the stormy weather in January. The theme was "Colourful quilts to beat the winter bl...
Everyone is welcome to the annual Walker House Heritage Dinner, Friday, April 17, at the Kincardine Legion, featuring the drama production, "A His-Story of Woman: Or Everything Men Ought to Know About the Fairer Sex (But Never Cared to Ask)." Written by Kincardine playwright ...
This week, the Province of Ontario and the Counties of Grey and Bruce took an important step to strengthen public health governance by advancing a renewed board of health for Grey Bruce Public Health. That's the word from Jim Pine and Dr, Eileen de Villa, special advisors to the On...
The Four County Labour Market Planning Board has released its 2025-26 labour market reports. The 2025-26 Local Labour Market Plan, Youth on the Move: Examining the Why, and Navigating the Future of Care, can be downloaded and accessed immediately. The Closing Workforce Gaps: Leveraging...
More than 100 people enjoyed the community soup lunch, held Friday, at Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine. The crowd had a good time, with 17 different crockpots of soup available, along with homemade bread, buns and cupcakes. Take-out was also an option. The event raised $1,453.05 f...
The South Bruce OPP is hosting two sessions about human trafficking and how it affects the local communities, families and youth. Hear from police, and lived-experience stories from guest speakers. Kincardine: March 4, from 6:30-9 p.m., Davidson Centre, 601 Durham Street...
Join Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey, and Bruce County’s Business to Bruce, for a cannot-miss International Women’s Day event, "Resilient by Design: Boundaries, Burn-out and the Entrepreneur’s Bold Comeback," Thursday, March 5, from 5-9 p.m., at the Mi...
The Municipality of Brockton has completed an update to its Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to introduce new and enhanced financial incentives that support the development of multi-unit and affordable housing on eligible properties across the municipality. Jan. 13, Brockton council fo...