As students across Ontario return to classrooms this fall, the VON’s Ontario Student Nutrition Program highlights the vital role school food programs play in supporting student success, well-being and equity. Every day, thousands of students in southwestern Ontario begin their sc...
We all know it’s important to have an emergency plan for our families, but did you remember to include your pets? After all, they’re family, too. If a disaster strikes or you need to evacuate your home, being prepared to care for your pets for at least 72 hours, is importan...
Q: I am considering taking a low-dose ASA since an old saying I recall from decades ago said, “An Aspirin a day keeps the doctor away.” My partner said I should consult with a health-care provider first. Why is that necessary when it is available over the counter and it is suc...
The Davidson Centre in Kincardine has stood the test of time. That’s the word from Keith Davidson who served as Kincardine’s recreation director for more than 25 years and for whom the community centre is named. This year marks 50 years since the original complex was bui...
The clouds on the horizon were dark and the wind off the lake brisk, but the rain held off just long enough, Saturday (Sept. 6), for 30 members of Huron Bruce Nature to enjoy their corn roast and potluck supper, the club’s traditional welcome to a new season. The group gathered b...
The Kincardine and District Lions Club’s All-Wheel Park committee recently welcomed representatives to Lions Park, recognizing them for the generous contributions their organizations have made toward the club’s fund-raising efforts. On hand, were Nicole Schmidt of Ontario P...
Bruce County has announced the launch of the 2025 Starter Company Plus Program, designed to support aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs across the region. Kicking off the program are virtual information sessions to help individuals interested in the program learn its benefits and el...
Judy Beddoe of Durham has returned to Kincardine with more of her acrylic paintings, featuring nature and landscapes in bold and brilliant colours. She first showcased her work last fall as the guest artist for the month of October, at the Victoria Park Gallery in downtown Kincardine. ...
The first day back for Bluewater District schools was just nicely under way when 30 members and guests of the South Bruce branch of the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario/Organization des eneignantes retraitées de l’Ontario (RWTO/OERO) arrived at the Ainsdale Golf Course for t...
The Bruce County Public Library is making it easier than ever to connect and gather, with new on-line booking systems for meeting rooms and book-club kits. MEETING ROOMS Available at five branches, plus a study room at one additional branch Each room offers unique feature...
Thursday’s Bruce County council meeting began with the recognition of 11 members of the Bruce County Paramedic Services team. The annual Pre-hospital Cardiac Save Awards honour the efforts of paramedics who provided life-saving treatment to a patient who had no vital signs. The p...
“Summer Collage” by A.J. Casson, 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 is a limited edition print, featuring three of Casson’s prints: “L...
Sandra VanDonkersgoed of Lucknow died peacefully, at her home, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Aalt VanDonkersgoed (2019). Dear mother of Debbie (Lammert) Smallenbroek, Edward (late Elke) Visser, and Greg (Judy) Visser. Cherished grandmother, ...
Fall fair season is upon us! Congratulations to the Kincardine Agricultural Society on the fabulous fair on Labour Day Weekend! People also attended the Durham and Desboro Fairs and enjoyed perfect weather for all those events. Also the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band’s final Satur...
The Bruce County Housing Corporation has purchased 1.5 acres of land, located on Eastridge Road in Walkerton, for a 40-unit residential apartment-style development. The finalization of the purchase and sale between the corporation and the Municipality of Brockton was part of the corporati...
Linda Carvell won $1,085 in the Catch the Ace draw. She chose Envelope No. 9 which contained the Jack of Spades, We’ve jump-started this round’s jackpot with $14,340 from our previous winnings — so the jackpot is locked in at a minimum of $14,340 and won’t start gr...
Doris “Elaine” Emmerton (nee Smith) of Emmerton Beach in Huron-Kinloss Township, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in her 85th year. Beloved mother of Jackie Emmerton and Shane Emmerton; and adoring grandmother of Cooper. Missed by her siblings, Lorrainne Smith, Leonard and L...
The Bruce Power Visitors’ Centre was a hive of activity this summer as a record 6,193 people took part in the Summer Bus Tour Program. Due to the popularity of this program, Bruce Power has added weekly tours this fall. Site bus tours will be held at 11 a.m., Sept. 11, 18, 25 and...
Primary students at St. Anthony’s School in Kincardine were thrilled to finally get to climb the new play structure on the first day of school, as the playground was officially opened, Tuesday morning. The handicapped-accessible space is for students in Kindergarten and Grade 1 a...
Paul Harold Pentland of the Nile, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, at the age of 58 after a short, brave battle with cancer. He leaves behind his devoted wife, Rosemary; and seven children, Eugenia, George, Emma, Isabelle, Queenie, Opal and Pearl Pentland. Loved by his mother-in-law, ...
The Kincardine Terry Fox Run will be held Sunday, Sept. 14, with registration beginning at 8 a.m., and the run at 9 a.m., at the Davidson Centre. An annual event for more than 40 years, the run will feature members of the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band leading the first lap around the t...
In the heart of Ripley, eggplants and heirloom tomatoes ripen beside rows of garlic and fragrant herbs. Still, the true harvest of the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens is found in the laughter of children exploring the ever-bearing strawberries or the bug motel, and the quiet pride of the eld...
Bruce Power’s Life-Extension Program and Major Component Replacement (MCR) project continue to progress safely and on-schedule as the company refurbishes Units 3-8 in one of Canada’s largest clean energy infrastructure projects. Recently, the Unit 4 MCR transitioned to its ...
The successful bidders for a flight experience, through the Rock With Your Docs auction, met their flight crews and organizers at the Kincardine Airport, Sunday, Aug. 31. Thanks to the generous donation of flight experiences from local pilots Bernhard Schropp, Jim Yundt, and Ric T...
Welcoming Week returns to the Municipality of Kincardine, with an open house, Thursday, Sept. 18, from 2:30-6 p.m., at the Welcome Centre, 707 Queen Street, Kincardine. Through this event, the municipality joins communities around the world in celebrating inclusion and connection, brin...
Throughout the month of September, a variety of events, ceremonies and actions across Bruce County will lead up to Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Sept. 30. At least 150,000 First Nation, Intuit and Métis children attended resid...
(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - The South Bruce OPP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating possible witnesses of an incident that took place Sunday, in the McBeath Conservation Area, southeast of Paisley. Sept. 1, the South Bruce OPP received the report of an incident that t...
John Chatham, beloved husband of Pat Chatham of Ripley, died suddenly, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, at the age of 77. Born May 3, 1948, in Montreal, Quebec, he was the son of the late Bill and Helen Chatham. Greatly missed by his son, Brent (Joanna) of Ripley; and grandson, Jake. Br...
Compassionate, high-quality care is at the heart of everything done at Huron Shores Hospice. The medical team, support staff, comfort care volunteers, and all members of the community contribute to making the hospice feel like home for individuals facing end-of-life and their families....
Dr. Scott Ball Macaulay, a member of the Teeswater Highlanders Pipe Band, died suddenly and peacefully, at his home in Goderich, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, at the age of 74. Born Nov. 17, 1950, in Clinton, Scott was the son of the late Royce and Clara Macaulay. Survived by his loving wi...
Jacob Dykeman of Kincardine is the new junior ambassador of the Kincardine Fall Fair. He was chosen at the opening ceremonies, Saturday, at Connaught Park in Kincardine. It was sunny and warm for the 174th annual event as hundreds of children and their families filled the park, enjo...
Members of the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band were shining in the dark with bright lights on their instruments as they marched through downtown Kincardine for the final Saturday Night Parade of the summer. The band marched from Victoria Park as it regularly does, for the initial parade ...
Grief can be especially challenging for young people. Teens often process loss differently than adults, and without the right support, feelings of isolation and confusion can grow. Huron Shores Hospice has launched a new weekly virtual grief support program for teens (ages 13–19)...
The Kincardine Environmental Action Network (KEAN) has announced it is launching a Repair Café in Kincardine, a community program where volunteers help people fix their broken household items, keeping them out of the landfill and giving them a second life. KEAN is kicking off th...
Kincardine council has approved a motion, emphasizing its support for a new senior school in the municipality. The motion came forward at the meeting Wednesday night (Aug. 27), moved by councillor Rory Cavanagh and seconded by mayor Kenneth Craig. It states that council supports the...
The 2025 Tour of Kincardine Bike Race has raised $,100 for the Kincardine Trails Association. Organizer Shane Hotchkiss was on hand to present the funds to association chairman Dave Lafortune. The money will be used to help upgrade and extend Kincardine’s trail system. The ...
The Kincardine Lions Club welcomed members of the Northern Light Masonic Lodge to Lions Park, Wednesday, to show the club's appreciation for the recent donations by the lodge and its members to the Lions’ All-Wheel Park project. The goal is to raise sufficient funding to buil...
Spectators watched as Kevin McGriskin of Melancthon, placed 98 head of Holsteins, exhibited by breeders in Bruce, Grey and Huron counties, at the 28th Bruce Grey Holstein Show, Tuesday, at the Walkerton Fairgrounds. Grand Champion of the show was the senior two-year-old cow class winne...
John Thomas Anderson of Goderich, formerly of Dungannon, died suddenly at his residence, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, at the age of 67. Born Jan. 1, 1958, in Goderich, he was the son of the late Cynthia and “Buster” John Anderson. Survived by his only child, Kelly Anderson ...
(BROCKTON, ON) - Aug. 28, at 11:41 a.m., members of the South Bruce OPP, Elmwood Fire Department and Grey County Paramedic Services responded to a serious collision involving two passenger vehicles, on Bruce County Road 10, near Elmwood, in the Municipality of Brockton. A 69-year-...