(HURON COUNTY, ON) - The Huron County OPP is providing some up-to-date information pertaining to battery-powered scooters (e-scooters), as police are seeing a number of people, including children under the age of 16, operating these in our communities. Two-wheeled electric scooter...
Three contestants have entered the race to become the junior ambassador of the Ripley-Huron Fall Fair. They will join senior ambassador, Emery Harper (Ripley Reunion ambassador), at the event, Friday night, at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre. The contestants include: CASSANDRA BRI...
(MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH BRUCE, ON) - Sept. 15, the South Bruce OPP received the report of a fraud involving the sale of a tractor at an address along Concession 2 in the Municipality of South Bruce. The victim made arrangements for the tractor sale, only to discover that after it w...
A fund-raiser will be held this Friday, Sept. 26, from 6-9 p.m., at the Point Clark Community Centre, in support of Doug Williamson of Point Clark who lost his house to fire earlier this month. Organizer Shawn Plante, also of Point Clark, says the “Paint Your Date” fund-r...
(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged an Arthur youth with dangerous driving, following a single motor vehicle collision in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township. Sunday, Sept. 14, at 11:55 p.m., the Huron County OPP received the report of a collisi...
The Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for the annual Community Achievement Awards. Congratulations to everyone who was nominated. The chamber received an incredible 95 nominations from the community! The three finalist nominees in 15 award catego...
Allana Lucille “Lanny” Adams (nee Lockhart) of Kincardine, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at home with her family by her side, at the age of 77. Lanny was married to Rick, her forever sidekick and partner in crime, for 57 years. They were absolutely devoted to each other thro...
As part of its $2.1-billion Primary Care Action Plan, to connect everyone in Ontario to a publicly-funded family doctor or primary care team, the province is investing a total of $3,010,700 this year to connect up to 6,850 people to primary care in Huron-Bruce. Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Tho...
(BROCKTON, ON) - Sept. 21, at 8:42 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a person stranded along the Saugeen River after the individual’s inflatable raft had punctured. After approximately an hour into the search, officers located the individual. The Hanover Fire ...
The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre has launched “Mining for Gold: The Art of Alan Weinstein,” a new, asynchronous digital education program for secondary students, inspired by the work and philosophy of Canadian artist Alan Weinstein. This program complements the o...
OWNER FACES CRIMINAL CHARGES FOLLOWING DOG ATTACK (GODERICH, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged a Goderich resident with a criminal offence, following a recent investigation in the Town of Goderich. Aug. 3, 2024, the Huron OPP investigated a dog attack that had taken place ...
The first meeting of the fall season for the Ripley and District Horticultural Society was held at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre, Wednesday. The group welcomed Amanda Saxton and Kim Armitage of the Kincardine Environmental Action Network (KEAN), a group dedicated to promoting susta...
Another week has just sailed on by, and the beautiful weather has been wonderful for a few extra swims in the lake! More birthday celebrations, for little Robbie Finnie who was two years old and happy to have his grandparents visiting at the time. Also, Ruth Harris was one year old, Se...
IMPAIRED DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER TRAFFIC STOP (ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged a London resident with impaired driving offences, following a traffic stop in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township. Monday, Sept. 1, just after 7:15 a.m., officers...
The 162nd Ripley-Huron Fall Fair is coming up this weekend and there are activities galore scheduled for the weekend, from Sept. 26-27, under the theme, “’Til the Cows Come Home.” The fair actually begins Thursday, Sept. 25, with a teen dance from 7-9 p.m., to DJ Yude...
Gloria "Ann" Barnes-Finlayson (Osburn) of Guelph, formerly of Ripley, died peacefully, with family at her side, Sept. 6, 2025. Beloved wife of Edward Finlayson Sr. (2024). Cherished mother of Jerrold (2024), Steven (Kim), Allyn, and Catherine (Kevin); stepmother of Edward ...
OG7GES Indigenous Group Inc., is pleased to announce that nuclear executive, Richard Horrobin, has joined the company as executive advisor, strategy, effective Sept. 1. He will assist the company in its ambitious growth initiatives which include entering the materials supply secto...
Unsheltered homelessness is on the rise across Canada. Once considered primarily an urban issue, it is now a growing concern in smaller and rural communities, including Bruce County. The county delivers a range of programs through Ontario’s Homelessness Prevention Program, includ...
The annual Radiothon has raised $31,500 in support of the Kincardine Hospital. Held Friday at Sobeys Kincardine, the event was hosted by the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation, and welcomed a number of groups, businesses, organizations and individuals, presenting donations...
Do you have room in your backyard for a small home? Could you renovate your basement into an apartment? Bruce County is offering financial support to homeowners who build an affordable rental unit on their property. The Affordable Additional Residential Unit funding program, now in its...
A special speaker presentation will mark the opening of “Walker House Remembers: Collaborative Community Exhibit,” Saturday, Nov. 1, from 1-3:30 p.m., at the Walker House Museum in Kincardine. This exhibit is sponsored by Veterans Affairs Canada and organized in partnership...
(CENTRALIA, ON) - Sept. 20, at approximately 5:30 a.m., the Huron County OPP responded to a serious motor vehicle collision, involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger van, at London Road and Huron Park Road in Centralia. As a result of the collision involving the van, a 36-year-...
The ninth annual Handbags for Hospice gala was a record-breaking success, raising $248,000 in support of compassionate end-of-life care at Huron Shores Hospice in Tiverton. The sold-out event saw about 170 people pack the Kincardine Pavilion, Thursday night, enjoying hors d’oeuvr...
Thursday’s Bruce County council meeting began with the unveiling of Aki Ogichidaa (above) — an Ojibway phrase which translates to Protectors of the Land — by Saugeen First Nation artist Kennedy Cameron-Nashkewa. Aki (ah-kay) means ...
(GODERICH, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged two individuals, following incidents in Goderich last week. Sept. 16, police were contacted by the Town of Goderich staff to investigate damage to property owned by the town in the Cove Beach area. Video surveillance in the area ca...
Nine people are registered for the Child Car Seat training course which will take place, Oct. 1-4, at Knox Presbyterian Church in Kincardine. One person is coming all the way from Ottawa, and there will be several OPP officers in attendance. In order to complete the course, each regist...
Diane Wylds-Molnar of Kincardine won $1,120 in this week’s Catch the Ace draw. She chose Envelope No. 43 which contained the King of Hearts, so if that was your number, start thinking of a new number for next week. With everyone’s help and ticket purchases, we have now su...
The Municipality of Kincardine will once again recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Sept. 30, a day that acknowledges the injustices faced by Indigenous peoples in Canada and the lasting impacts of the residential school system. Established following years of advoca...
(GODERICH, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged an individual with a weapons offence, following an incident on Victoria Street South in the Town of Goderich. Friday, Aug. 29, just after 3 p.m., Huron OPP officers were contacted about an individual who reportedly made threats inv...
Cecile Marie Pineault (nee Arsenault) of Kincardine, died peacefully, with family by her side, Aug. 22, 2025, at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton at the age of 87. Loving mother of Paul (Cathy) Pineault and the late Michelle Miller (2024). Cherished grandmother of Brent, Tyler, Nicole...
Bruce County council has approved the permanency of the Community Development Office as part of an organizational restructuring to support the work required to meet council’s strategic goals to foster responsible growth. The development office manages several large-scale and comp...
S. Marie Colling (nee Thompson) of Ripley, died at the Kincardine Hospital, Sept. 16, 2025, at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Allan Colling who predeceased her in 2010. Born Nov. 6, 1934, in Huron Township, she was the daughter of the late Marjorie (Nicholson) and Howard Th...
The Four County Labour Market Planning Board has announced the newly-formed Southwest Ontario Data Consortium, a partnership among founding members, including the local planning board as lead, the City of London as co-lead, Workforce Collective (Niagara), Workforce Windsor-Essex, Sarnia L...
Marie Scott (nee Brodacki) of Lucknow, beloved wife of the late Walter Scott, died at the Wingham and District Hospital, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, at the age of 88. Born June 14, 1937, in Viscount, Saskatchewan, she was the daughter of the late Lila (Stewart) and Peter Brodacki. Mothe...
The Walker House Museum is partnering with the Kincardine Refugee Sponsorship Committee, in a presentation about “Being a Global Citizen,” Saturday, Oct. 4, from 2-4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to this event as Debbie Bodkin shares a presentation about raising awareness, human...
The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance has announced the addition of Dr. Hany Asham, an orthopedic surgeon, now practising at both Wingham and Listowel hospitals. This recruitment marks a significant step toward enhancing local surgical capacity and improving access to specialized car...
Audrey Muriel Smith (nee Moore) of Dutton, formerly of Kincardine, died at the Bobier Villa Home in Dutton, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late William Lawrence 'Larry' Smith (2013). Loving mother of Robin (Monique) and Jeremy (Sherry, 2016) S...
Delbert “Deb” Brough of Wiarton died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of his whole family, at the age of 88. His journey came to an end on his own terms. Adored husband of Gail (Mason). Devoted father of Mike (Karen) and Judy (Colleen)...
BRIDGE DAMAGED AFTER COLLISION (BROCKTON, ON) - Sept. 12, at 3:14 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a collision involving a box truck on Concession 12 between Bruce County Road 19 and Sideroad 5 Brant. Police learned that the collision had taken place hours earli...
Bruce Power is, once again, participating in the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) as a platinum sponsor for the event, taking place Sept. 16-20 in the Niagara Region. The company helped kick off the event in West Lincoln by participating in the Bruce Power opening parad...