Long-time Kincardine residents Arthur and Norine Turland celebrated significant birthdays last week. Norine turned 91, Sept. 15, and Arthur turned 94, Sept. 17. They enjoyed a week of visits from family and friends, lots of cakes, and a phone call from family members who ...
(GODERICH, ON) – Members of the Huron County OPP detachment, with the assistance of the West Region Emergency Response Team and the Tactics and Rescue Unit members, have apprehended a barricaded man, without incident. At approximately 12 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23, o...
The weather was good and a solid crowd turned out for the final Cruise Night in downtown Kincardine, Friday, Sept. 4. Queen Street was again lined with vintage and fancy vehicles of every description, and Harbour Street saw lots of motorcycles parked against the curb. Of note, were ...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – Farms are an important part of Southern Bruce County and a big component of the overall economy. At times, farm vehicles use the road as a farmer moves from one property to the next, and this can present unusual traffic challenges for motorists, such as...
Warm, sunny weather prevailed as Kincardine celebrated the 35th anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope and the Terry Fox Run, Sunday morning at the Davidson Centre. About 100 people, including 75 participants and 22 volunteers, joined in the festivities and raised $15,000 fo...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The Huron County OPP is reminding motorists that wearing a seatbelt while in a motor vehicle is the law, and officers intend to actively enforce that law during the Fall Seat Belt Campaign which begins tomorrow (Sept. 23) and runs through midnight Oct. 9. ...
Ian Elliott of Barrie enjoyed a good visit with John and Joyce Farrell on Sunday. Happy Birthday to Dorothy Needham, Diane McCulloch and Kathy Rear. We pray that all the folks who are in the hospital recover quickly and are able to return home soon. Great to see the fences going ...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce OPP has received some reports of driving concerns at crosswalks. The following tips are offered to enhance crosswalk safety: Pedestrians Cross at pedestrian crosswalks or crossovers; don’t ...
The Ripley Agricultural Society has plenty of traditional activities and new things to do, as organizers "Welcome Home" everyone to the 152nd Ripley-Huron Fall Fair this weekend. The fair runs Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25-26, at the Ripley-Huron Complex and the fairgrounds. ...
With heavy hearts, the family of Katherine McFadden announces her death, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at the London Health Sciences Centre. Survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Sam; her sons, Alex (Rebecca, and grandson, Benjamin), and Doug (Lauren); and daughter, Rebecca. Katherin...
William “Bill” Ronald Nelson died at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine hospital, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. He was 76. Remembered by his wife, Evelyn McInnes; his brother, John (Walterine) Nelson of Owen Sound; his children, Faye (Brad) Kirkconnell of Kincardine,...
IMPAIRED DRIVER LOSES CONTROL (CULROSS TWP, ON) – Sept. 20, at 8:37 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a single-vehicle crash along Bruce County Road 12 in Culross Township. Officers attended with the Mildmay Fire Department and Huron County paramed...
Q: I see that there is a new product for nail fungus that is available for purchase without the requirement of a prescription. What can you tell me about it? A: The product is called Emtrix and it has been available in Canada for a little while now. Emtrix is approved in Canada...
CARE AND CONTROL OVER-80 CHARGE LAID (GODERICH, ON) – A 56-year-old Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh man will be making a trip to court next month following his arrest this past week. Friday, Sept. 18, around 10:30 a.m., Huron County OPP officers were notified by a cit...
The Municipality of Kincardine could see the construction of a natural gas line by late 2016 or early 2017. That's the word from representatives of EPCOR Utilities Inc., the Edmonton-based firm selected by the South Bruce communities of Kincardine, Huron-Kinloss and Arran-Elderslie...
Wally and Elva Motz of Point Clark met in Lynne's Restaurant in Kitchener in September, 1954. A year later, they were married, and Saturday, they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. "I drove a motorcycle at the time," says Wally, "and my buddies and I would of...
Despite the rainy, windy, cold weather, the Lucknow Fall Fair forged ahead, complete with a parade, entertainment and activities at the Lucknow fairgrounds on the weekend. Friday night, was the official opening of the 152nd fair, and the crowning of Jessica Snowden as the new Lucknow F...
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson has opened nominations for the 2015 Huron-Bruce outstanding citizen award which recognizes the hard work of community leaders from across the riding. "Huron-Bruce is shaped by the countless individuals who dedicate themselves to their communit...
Power Workers' Union (PWU) representative Cathy Luinstra recently presented a $1,000 donation to Kincardine and District Secondary School teacher Tim Luinstra, for the outdoor education program, which will run in the spring of 2016. The funds will assist students taking the pr...
Bruce Power and the Ontario Building and Construction Trades are joining forces through a new collaboration agreement, signalling a shared commitment to the ongoing role of Bruce Power nuclear in the province and recognizing the strategic importance of the company to thousands of tradespe...
Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m., the Kincardine Legion will present a spectacular entertainer, Cliff Erickson. This is a one-man musical show - you name it, and he can sing it. Tickets are $20 each, available at the Legion Clubroom, Re-Max, Home Hardware, and Boston Pizza. If you have a...
The Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation is well on its way to purchasing 21 IV pumps, after a hugely successful inaugural Kincardine Radiothon held Friday at Trillium Court Seniors' Community in Kincardine. The event raised $55,754.75, with more donations coming in. ...
After rainy, windy, cool weather all day Saturday, it was wonderful to see a full rainbow light up the sky over Kincardine, that night. The rain persisted in the evening, but the sun managed to peek through the clouds to create the rainbow. Cooler weather continues Sunday, with a bi...
Graham Hancock of Kincardine is wondering who would steal four memorial white crosses from Station Beach, Kincardine, just 24 hours after they were placed there in memory of those who had drowned in Lake Huron, just off this beach. The simple markers were put up Thursday, to commemorat...
Kincardine “To the Point” Toastmasters is now meeting at the Lighthouse Fellowship Baptist Church. Toastmasters International is a non-profit, educational organization that teaches public speaking, tips for leading effective meetings, and leadership skills, through a worldw...
The senior men enjoyed a beautiful late summer morning at their weekly scramble, Wednesday, at Ainsdale Golf Course. The team of Mike Meraw, Ken Bresee, Al Wiseman and Ken Gannett finished two shots ahead of the field, with a fine minus-five score, on Ainsdale’s front nine. ...
Christine Elenanor Irving (née Kennedy) of Kincardine, former principal at W.E. Thompson Public School, Kincardine, died peacefully at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Kincardine, Sept. 17, 2015. She was 64. Survived by her husband, Keith; daughter, Alannah (Derek Turn...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre, which includes hospitals in Kincardine, Walkerton, Chesley and Durham, honoured long-standing employees at an awards banquet earlier this week. More than 50 staff and board members were recognized for five to 40 years of service with the hospital org...
The Tiverton and District Lions will be holding their annual Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you would like to reserve a table, contact Lion Gerda at 519-368-7792. The South West Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) is running a free, six-week w...
Marjorie Alexia Campbell (née McLeod) of Kincardine, died at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015. She was 93. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Campbell and Clifford McKay. Dear mother of Harvey (Beth) McKay of RR 5, Kincardine; Lillian (J...
(KINCARDINE, ON) – Sept. 17, at 5:43 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a break, enter and theft at a residence in the 600 block of Hunter Street in Kincardine. Sometime between 3 p.m. Sept. 16, and 5 p.m. Sept. 17, the house was forcibly entered. The list of ...
Long-time waitress and restaurant owner in Kincardine, Emily MacGregor, has died at the age of 63. She died peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, Wednesday, Sept. 16, after a brief battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Stephen MacGregor. Cherished mother of Christi...
Community Living of Kincardine and District was at Kincardine council Wednesday night (Sept. 16), bringing treats for members of council, staff, the media and the public, and promoting the Pinwheels for Peace project. Holding up their pinwheels and treats, are Andy Hubbard (L), Jen...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre and its area partners, including the Hanover and District Hospital, Grey Bruce Health Services, and the South West Community Care Access Centre (CCAC), have received one-time funding of up to $50,000 for an expert consultant to develop restorative care s...
The Reid's Corners Women's Institute had a special guest Wednesday night at the meeting. Joyce Little, past chairperson of the Federation of Tyne and Wear, England, is visiting her sister, Cathy Saxton, in Kincardine. They both attended the meeting. The W.I. hear...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The OPP is hiring front-line police constables, and is seeking applicants who have the passion, commitment, and fortitude to become an OPP officer. To attract the most competitive and diverse candidates, OPP Uniform Recruitment will host a one-day polic...
Despite a last-ditch effort to convince Kincardine council to apply for new funding for the Inverhuron water and sewer project, the expression of interest will be for the Connaught Park sewage upgrades instead. At council's Sept. 2 meeting, the decision on this issue was deferred t...
Sunday was a great day to plant a tree! 4-H leaders and members, past and present; representatives from Ontario, Canada and Bruce County 4-H; family and friends, gathered at St. Andrew's United Church in Ripley to honour long-time Ripley 4-H leader Anne MacInnes with a 4-H Syngenta...
The third annual Kincardine Rotary Beachside Run welcomed more than 100 participants in the biggest race yet, raising $6,045 for Community Living of Kincardine and District's apartment building on Saratoga Road. There were 88 runners for the five-kilometre and 10-kilometre races, a...
DRIVER FAILS TO STOP FOR STOPPED SCHOOL BUS (SOUTH HURON, ON) - Less than two weeks into the school year and police have already charged a local driver with Failing to Stop for a Stopped School Bus. Fortunately, this time, a collision did not occur and nobody was injured....