Danielle McBride is the new Tiverton Fall Fair ambassador, after winning the competition Friday night at the Whitney Crawford Community Centre in Tiverton. First runner-up is Jada Ellis, while Rachel Eby won the Friendship Award. Joining them on stage were fellow contestants Claire Coe...
Tiverton and District Lions News The Tiverton Lions Club presents "Shiverton Tour of Terror," Saturday, Oct. 24, from 7-10 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 25, from 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $5/person available at Tiverton Kwik Way and Sobeys Kincardine. The Tiverton Lions will be hostin...
THREE MEN FACING CRIMINAL CHARGES (KINCARDINE, ON) – Sept. 30, at 1:10 p.m., a member of the South Bruce OPP stopped to check on a black Pontiac Grand Am in the Sobeys Kincardine parking lot, located along Durham Street in Kincardine. The occupants of the vehicle...
The Probus Club of Kincardine installed its new executive at the Sept. 15 meeting at the Davidson Centre. Probus Clubs provide regular meetings for retired or semi-retired professional and business people, and others of similar backgrounds, who appreciate and value increased opportunit...
Leader Resources is inviting people to take a close-up look at the solar rooftop installation located at the company's headquarters at 147 Mahood Johnston Drive, Kincardine. The event is part of Green Energy Doors Open 2015 and will be open from 10 a.m. until Noon, this Saturday (O...
Jack William Frederick Demmar of Kincardine, a veteran of the Second World War, died at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 at the age of 91. Jack was born in Uxbridge, England, March 23, 1924. Predeceased by his parents, John Demmar and Mary Chandle...
Students and staff at Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School showed their love for Terry Fox as they spent part of Friday afternoon walking and running laps around the track at the school during the annual Terry Fox Run. Some students carried posters declaring their support for the...
There were lots of goodies at the Alzheimer Society bake sale and coffee break, hosted Friday by Trillium Court Seniors' Community, Kincardine. But you had to be there early. Organizers said that residents and staff were lined up at 9:30 a.m. for the event which didn't offic...
In response to a letter about Huron-Kinloss Township's failure to properly maintain the streets and services in the Village of Lucknow, Huron-Kinloss council has decided to invite the Lucknow and District Chamber of Commerce to a meeting to discuss these concerns. The letter, discu...
POLICE LOOKING FOR $34,000 IN STOLEN JEWELLERY (BRANT TWP, ON) – Sept. 26, at 10:49 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft from a residence in the 2600 block of Bruce County Road 3 in Brant Township. Sometime between 12:01 a.m. Sept. 13, and 10 ...
Glorious sunshine was the order of the day, as it has been for more than 150 years, for the Ripley-Huron Fall Fair on the weekend. "Welcome to the 152nd fall fair," said MC Grant Collins, Saturday, following the parade. "I believe this is almost the 152nd time we've ...
The Pine River Watershed Initiative Network (PRWIN) presented its annual Awards of Merit, Friday night, at the Ripley-Huron Fall Fair. Penny Faragher Robertson, office administrator, made the presentations to: 4-H Conservation Club Member Maggie Robinson Maggie's parents, Tra...
Today (Sept. 29) in the Legislature, Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson questioned the Liberal government on its rash decision to move ahead with plans to implement Cap-and-Trade in the next seven months. "Ontario remains completely in the dark about plans for revenue and carbo...
IMPAIRED DRIVER LOSES CONTROL (BRUCE TWP, ON) – Sept. 28, at 5:46 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a single-vehicle crash along the Bruce Saugeen Line in Bruce Township. Officers arrived and located a blue Dodge Dakota pick-up truck in the ditch. ...
Five girls have entered the competition to become the new Tiverton Fall Fair ambassador. The event takes place Friday night, Oct. 2, at the Whitney Crawford Community Centre in Tiverton. The contestants include: CLAIRE COENEN Claire is the 16-year-old daughter of Amy Hi...
(KINCARDINE, ON) – Sept. 25, at 6:26 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a suspected impaired driver operating a green Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck in the Town of Kincardine. Officers stopped the vehicle on Queen Street, Kincardine, and found that the driv...
A Norwich woman is the lucky winner of the Kincardine Sunset Quilters' Guild charity quilt draw, with proceeds to AIM (Anti-Slavery In Modern times) Kincardine. The winning ticket belongs to Paula Rongits. Her ticket, No. 00173, was purchased at the Tiverton Sports Centre, Dec. 28,...
(HOWICK, ON) – The Huron County OPP received some public assistance on the weekend, which led to the arrest of a South Bruce resident. Sept. 25, at approximately 9:35 p.m., a Howick resident called police to report she had just spotted two suspicious pedestrians walking ar...
The Ripley-Huron Fall Fair mammoth parade was a bit smaller than the Ripley Reunion parade back in August, but it was a gorgeous day for the event that marched through downtown Ripley to the fairgrounds, Saturday. The Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band led the parade, followed by numerous f...
Q: My doctor has told me that I suffer from tendonitis in my elbow and that I need to rest and ice it. Is there anything else I can do? A: Tendon injuries are one of the most common and tricky injuries we deal with. They can be a major source of frustration as these sorts of ...
Brooklyn Lampi and her friend, Maya Hunter, are passionate about helping others. The two 12-year-old Kincardine girls are part of the Social Justice Club at St. Anthony's School, Kincardine, and have been raising money for others in many ways since they were very young. Next yea...
Taylor Pollard of Ripley has won the Rise 2 Fame youth talent search held during the Western Fair in London. The daughter of Jeff and Maryellen Pollard and a member of Danceology in Lucknow, Taylor qualified for the finals, as did Ava Stoneman, Ava McCutcheon and Emily Plumsteel in the...
Marley Martyn is the 2015-16 Ripley-Huron Fall Fair ambassador, after receiving the crown and sash from last year's ambassador Meghan Johnson at the fair Friday night at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre. Joining her onstage for some fun and trivia competition, were her fellow cont...
Tickets are selling fast for the Cliff Erickson show on Oct. 23. Don’t be disappointed - tickets are just $20 each; available at the Legion, Re-Max, Home Hardware, and Boston Pizza. The Provincial Service Officer, Kim Dolan, will be visiting Branch 183 Kincardine, Oct. 28, at app...
The United Nations recognized the importance of peace and pronounced Sept. 21 as World Peace Day with the expectation that with every celebration, there would be more peace, contributing toward a better world. Our challenge is to make peace within ourselves in order for world peace to ...
Tuesday (Sept. 22), Gerard Creces, federal New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for Huron-Bruce, was endorsed as the candidate of choice by both the Avon Maitland and Bluewater District Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) affiliates. "I'm pleased to tell you ...
The Kincardine Fire Department held a bus rescue training day, Wednesday. The training was supported by Ross Young Bus Lines which provided an out-of-service bus for first responders to practise on during the various rescue scenarios. The bus drivers were part of...
The Tiverton Fall Fair is set for next weekend, Oct. 2-4, and there are a few changes. Firstly, there are new smoking bylaws, so you'll see signs posted around the fairgrounds - please follow the directions. There is to be no smoking/vaping within 20 metres (66 feet) of the playground...
(KINCARDINE, ON) – July 28, at 3:20 p.m., a member of the South Bruce OPP was involved in a minor collision at the intersection of Highway 21 and Durham Street in the Municipality of Kincardine. Investigation into the crash revealed that the officer was procee...
A good crowd came out to the Kincardine and District Horticultural Society's Flower Show and Tea, held for the first time at the Walker House, Kincardine, Sunday afternoon. Up until this year, the event has been held at one of the regular meetings of the horticultural society. This...
It is officially autumn and farmers are bringing in the harvest. In the photo above, Matthew Wilkins of Ashfield Township, combines a field of beans on the 6th Concession of Huron-Kinloss, southeast of Ripley, Wednesday afternoon. In the photo below, the combine unloads into a grain...
Today (Sept. 24), when Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson questioned the government on whether or not the people of Ontario can trust the Liberals to act with integrity when running the province, the government refused to respond. The question was posed after the announcement th...
With four hit productions under his belt, Kincardine playwright Graham Mahood (in photo above, with Paddy Walker in the background) is going for number five, with this year's Walker House Heritage Dinner theatre feature, "Paddy Walker: The Lost Years or How Paddy Walker Saved Can...
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 ...