Local women and those serving in government, will share their inspiring stories about how they are making a difference, during the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) - Canada Region Outreach Program conference, Friday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to Noon, at the Bruce Power Visitors' ...
The October meeting of the Purple Grove Women's Institute was held at the Community Centre. Hostess Marilyn Reid had the centre decorated very appropriately in fall colours. This was our Remembrance meeting (a tad early, but started us thinking again of how much we owe our ve...
By the time you read this, the 2015 Poppy campaign will be under way. Every household in the municipality should receive a poppy in the mail, and poppy boxes will be in place at businesses throughout the community. Please consider making a donation to the Poppy Fund and wearing your Poppy...
About 20 people took on the challenge of working out for 24 hours at No Drama Fitness in Kincardine, in support of Special Olympics Canada. And their efforts paid off, raising $800 for the cause. The 24 CrossFit workouts in 24 hours challenge helps support the Special Olympics Canad...
Tiverton and District Lions News The Shiverton Haunted Tour was a big success. Almost 200 people attended. The “Haunts” were done very well and most professionally. Everyone worked so hard for the first Shiverton and I’m sure there will be another next year. I...
TWO DRIVERS CHARGED AT FOUR-VEHICLE CRASH (WALKERTON, ON) – Oct. 24, at 4:16 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a crash at the intersection of Durham Street East and George Street in Walkerton. Officers arrived to find that four vehicles were involv...
If you're looking forward to an extra hour of sleep - this is the weekend. Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 a.m., so turn your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night and wake up rested and refreshed Sunday morning. This means it will be brighter ...
(GODERICH, ON) – Police have charged an 18-year-old driver of Goderich with Stunt Driving, following an incident Oct. 23. At 11:37 a.m., a witness observed the driver of a Chevrolet Camaro convertible driving very quickly within the Goderich District Collegiate Institute parking ...
The Kincardine Guiding units had some spooky fun at their Halloween parties this past week. The Sparks and Brownies enjoyed games, crafts and snacks at their parties, Tuesday night at Kincardine Baptist Church; while the Guides and Pathfinders also played games, made crafts and devoure...
MicroAge Basics (Bluewater Office Equipment) of Goderich has purchased MTC Computers in Kincardine. The deal was finalized Monday, said John Peet who owns the Goderich store along with Maureen Peet and Harold Peet. But it will be business as usual at MTC. "The owners of MicroA...
The Kincardine area has seen some wild weather over the past couple of days. A deluge of rain hit Wednesday and a good dose of high wind, rain and cold air arrived Thursday. The cold, wet weather is expected to continue through the weekend, with some sunshine returning Monday. ...
Ethel “Iolene” Bradley (née Fitzgerald), formerly of Kincardine, died peacefully at Central Place Retirement Community, Owen Sound, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, at the age of 95. She was predeceased by her husband, William “Karl” Bradley, and her brothers, W...
The Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey held its most successful Fall Gala ever, Oct. 17, at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine, raising $30,000 for the women's shelter. “1980’s Prom” was the theme for the evening, and ruffles, bows, crinolines, and shou...
Bobbie Brown of Collingwood, formerly of Huron-Kinloss, has won this year's Ice Cream Trail™ grand prize of 250 Huron-Kinloss dollars to spend at local merchants! Taralyn Martin, business and economic officer, said the township recognizes the efforts of this year&rsqu...
To the Editor: RE: "SVCA signs deal to establish Saugeen Valley Children's Safety Village" Congratulations to the Safety Village and especially to the community whose children will benefit from this facility and program! Great things happen when we work together! T...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) – A Halloween pedestrian-safety initiative will be benefitting nearly 1,500 Huron County elementary school-aged children this weekend. The Huron County OPP, along with community partners from Victim Services of Huron County and the Coalition for Huron Inj...
New agreement seeks to secure critical long-term isotope supply Two of Ontario’s innovative nuclear sector companies are once again building on their strong partnership and respective strengths to create a new, long-term supply of an important cancer-treating isotope, ...
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) will be providing an additional level of accountability to its Environmental Planning and Regulations department by allowing applicants and customers to provide feedback and input. Beginning Nov. 1, each applicant who applies to ...
(KINCARDINE, ON) – With the onset of colder weather, the South Bruce OPP reminds motorists to never leave their vehicles unattended and running. A professional can steal your vehicle in just 30 seconds. A vehicle that is left unattended, unlocked and idling is an easy targe...
If you were looking for dates and times for the flu shot clinics at the Kincardine Community Medical Clinic, there are none. Medical clinic manager Gerry Glover, chief executive officer of the Kincardine Family Health Team, said that no dedicated influenza clinics will be held this fal...
Partnering with Plug’n Drive, the University of Waterloo, local communities and the Asthma Society of Canada, Bruce Power has announced a series of collaborative initiatives to promote clean, electrified transportation in Ontario. These initiatives build on the foundation of Onta...
Sympathy is extended to the Gilchrist family on the loss of a dear husband, father and son, Grant. Cheryl and Carmen Bridge visited with Audrey Rivett of Dungannon, and with Diane and Ron Ellis of Auburn this week. Joyce and John Farrell returned home Sunday from...
Q: I think my cholesterol medication is causing my muscle pain. How can I be sure? A: Our most powerful cholesterol-lowering class of drugs is known as the “statins,, a term derived from the fact that all members of this family end with this same word (e.g. Lipitor/atorva...
Mark Ozorio (above) has returned to Kincardine District Secondary School for a third time, but now as the school's principal. And one of his primary goals is to bring French Immersion to the secondary school level. Ozorio lives in Kincardine and began his teaching career at KDSS...
Lt. Sandra Benbow is now in charge of the Kincardine Air Cadets, Typhoon Squadron 183. A change of command ceremony was held Sept. 21 at the Kincardine Legion, with Benbow taking over as officer in charge, from Captain Stephanie Rutledge. Assisting with the ceremony, were Captain Bob F...
The South Bruce OPP was on the scene of an accident Sunday afternoon when a vehicle smashed into the front door of the Bargain Shop in Kincardine. No further information is yet available. However, staff was cleaning up the broken glass while an officer was gathering information at abou...
Vector Theatre is in rehearsals for its inaugural show, “Mary's Wedding,” to be performed next month at the Walker House in Kincardine, and the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre in Southampton. Formed by award-winning director Carol LeNestour of Kincardine...
In the House Tuesday morning (Oct. 20), Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson asked the Liberal minister for environment and climate change Glen Murray to commit to conducting thorough, routine safety inspections on Industrial Wind Turbines after it has been reported that harmful direct impacts c...
The annual Poppy Campaign begins Friday, Oct. 30. Poppy boxes will be in place at businesses throughout the community and next week, every household in the municipality will receive a poppy in the mail. Take a moment to consider a donation to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 183, Kincard...
(MUNICIPALITY OF BROCKTON, ON) – A 20-year-old Walkerton man is dead following a single-vehicle accident in Walkerton, early Saturday morning, Oct. 24. At approximately 1:30 a.m., the South Bruce OPP, the Walkerton Fire Department, and Emergency Services from Bruce and Gr...
The Tiverton and District Lions are hosting the First Annual Shiverton Haunted House Tour this weekend. A preview of the event was held Friday night for volunteers and homeowners, wandering through the four homes decorated for Halloween. What a sight - come to Tiverton and wander throu...
Kincardine council is seeking four people to sit on the Bruce Telecom board of directors. Following a closed session Wednesday night, council approved an exemption from Sections 2.05, 2.06 and 2.07 of Bylaw No. 2006-266, allowing for the recruitment and appointment of four board member...
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) and the Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village have formally signed an agreement to establish the Children’s Safety Village at Sulphur Spring Conservation Area. This agreement involves the use of the previous SVCA administrati...
(KINCARDINE, ON) – The South Bruce OPP wants everyone to have a fun and safe Halloween experience. Halloween is an old and favourite tradition, but the excitement of the night can cause some children to forget to be careful. Safety starts even before children go out...
About 100 people turned out for the public meeting into the proposed natural gas project, held Saturday (Oct. 17) at the Kincardine municipal administrative centre. This was the final of three public meetings which saw good crowds, said consultant Mark Rodger of Borden Ladner Gervais. ...
Bruce Power has released an update to its free iPad App as part of its ongoing efforts to further inform the public on electricity generation in Ontario and the role played by clean, reliable and low-cost nuclear power. The updated App has a new focus on the role the electricity system...
Wednesday, the Kincardine Canadian Tire Atom Kinucks took on BCH (Bayfield, Clinton, Hensall) in their home arena. Two periods of end-to-end play resulted in no goals for either team. Goaltenders at both ends stood on their heads to keep pucks out of the net. Early in the third, Bra...
(BRANT TOWNSHIP, ON) – Tuesday, Oct. 13, the South Bruce OPP investigated the theft of two decorative metal fish sculptures from Concession 8, west of Sideroad 10, in Brant Township. The stolen fish sculptures were two of six sculptures that had been affixed to the bridge...
A bright spot at the Kincardine council meeting last night (Oct. 21) was the public forum section at the beginning, which featured a representative from the Kincardine Legion poppy campaign, and the Kincardine Fall Fair ambassador. Peggy Griffin-Paetzold (R), speaking on behalf of camp...
To the Editor: Over the past seven years, I have had the honour of serving as the Member of Parliament for Huron-Bruce and I am truly humbled to continue to work on your behalf in Ottawa. I want to thank the people of Huron-Bruce for their support. I also want to thank my family, ...