Another beautiful week of great September weather now that autumn is here! And with soybeans and corn silage coming off, there's lots of equipment on the roads, so stay safe everyone and take your time travelling! Of course, lots of people in the area are volunteering, attending and enjo...
Six candidates are in a race for the five councillor positions in Huron-Kinloss Township, in the Oct. 26 municipal election, including four incumbents and two newcomers. Here is an opportunity to meet the candidates and learn about their platforms. An all-candidates will be held Thursda...
The provincial government is accepting nominations for the Rural Ontario Inspiration Awards, an annual program recognizing the people, businesses, organizations and communities that are helping to drive economic growth, create opportunity and strengthen rural Ontario. “In rural com...
Huron-Kinloss Fire and Emergency Services is inviting residents to family open houses in Ripley, Lucknow and Point Clark, during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10. Meet local firefighters, enjoy family-friendly activities and pick up practical tips to help keep your home and family safe. ...
Bruce County, in partnership with Bruce Power, Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) and the Tourism Innovation Lab, is inviting local entrepreneurs and community organizations to apply for the eighth edition of the Bruce County Spark Mentorship and Grants Progra...
It was a cool, overcast Sunday morning as a crowd gathered at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine for the 46th annual Terry Fox Run. More than 50 participants raised $18,542 for cancer research. Event organizer Melanie Milne welcomed everyone and thanked all those participating, as well as...
Four candidates are running for the three councillor-at-large positions in the Municipality of Kincardine, in the Oct. 26 municipal election. Here is an opportunity to meet your candidates and learn about their platforms. There are also two all-candidates meetings scheduled: one hosted...
"Life by Design - A Showcase of Possibilities" is a one-day seniors forum, hosted by Active Living 55-plus, Oct. 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine. Adults, aged 55 and older, can discover new possibilities for living a full and meaningful life, with gue...
Bruce Power's Unit 3 helped meet Ontario's peak summer electricity demand after returning to service more than seven months ahead of schedule, following its Major Component Replacement (MCR) outage, demonstrating strong post-refurbishment reliability while delivering significant value for...
Beginning next month, Bruce County residents who call 911 for a medical emergency will notice a new triage process designed to help direct emergency resources where they are most needed. Beginning Oct. 14, Bruce County Paramedic Services will begin following the Medical Priority Dispatch...
Two young ladies, Cassandra Bridge and Cheyenne Collins, are competing for junior ambassador at the Ripley-Huron Fall Fair which runs this weekend, Sept. 25-26. CASSANDRA BRIDGE Cassandra is a Grade 9 student at Ecole Kincardine District Senior School (KDSS) and lives just outside of R...
Incumbent Huron-Kinloss mayor Don Murray is facing competition from newcomer Shawn Plante in the Oct. 26 municipal election. Here is an opportunity to meet both candidates and learn about their platforms. An all-candidates will be held Thursday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m., at the Lucknow Communi...
Greg Simmons (above) of Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services, Tiverton Station, has won gold in the over-50 age group, at the FireFit Championships, held Sept. 9-13, in Fredericton, New Brunswick. He also competed for the first time in the mixed-double Tech2 competition and came in sec...
(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) - A resident of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh has been charged after an incident at a parade in Lucknow. South Bruce OPP officers responded to a call involving a vehicle driving down a closed roadway onto a parade route, Sept. 19. The vehicle had driven around road-closu...
The 10th annual Handbags for Hospice gala saw another record-breaking success, raising $275,152 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’oe...
Kenneth Craig, incumbent mayor of Kincardine, is facing off against two challengers in the Oct. 26 municipal election: Ward 2 councillor Bill Stewart, and Barb Fisher. Here is an opportunity to meet your candidates and learn about their platforms. There are also two all-candidates meet...
More than 100 suppliers signed a Supplier Commitment to Strengthening Canada’s Nuclear Supply Chain, Wednesday, Sept. 16, during Bruce Power’s Domestic Supply Chain Summit, strengthening their resolve to power Ontario and Canada forward and drive economic growth. The summit f...
Shirley Joanne Thompson (nee Morris) of Glammis died peacefully, at Kincardine Hospital Sept. 17, 2026, at the age of 92. Beloved mother of Colleen, Cheryl, Barbara (Scott) and John (Catharine). Cherished by her grandchildren, who were the loves of her life, Sam (Linzi), Tom (Nicole), ...
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of South Bruce North Huron is inviting families, friends, co-workers, and puzzle enthusiasts to put their skills to the test at "Puzzle Palooza," a fun and competitive fund-raising event taking place Thursday evening, Oct. 15, at the Walker House in downtown K...
More than 80 seniors and staff from Trillium Court Seniors’ Community in Kincardine, and Rosewood RVilla Retirement Living in Ripley, gathered at the Kincardine Pavilion, Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 8, for the annual seniors’ picnic, hosted by the Rotary Club of Kincardine. The ...
The Kincardine and District Horticultural Society recently welcomed guest speaker Ruth Price (above), an avid gardener and horticulturalist, who shared her knowledge and enthusiasm for one of nature’s most fascinating gardening treasures: bulbs. Her presentation, “Bulbs ...
Johannis “John” Van Erp of Kincardine died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at Trillium Court Seniors' Community, in his 84th year. He leaves behind a legacy of love as the devoted husband of Marion, caring father to Matthew, and proud Opa of Jaedyn and Taryn. Predeceased by his par...
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, Ontario minister of rural affairs, is pleased to celebrate the inaugural Rural Ontario Week at the Bruce County International Plowing Match and Rural, located just west of Walkerton, from Sept. 22-26. Rural Ontario Week is a celebration of what makes rural ...
Dick Richards of North Gower, Ottawa, formerly of Lucknow, died peacefully, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at the Queensway Carleton Hospital, at the age of 82. Survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Mary-Lou; daughter, Colleen (Bryan); and son, Daniel. Also sorely missed by his grandchi...
The sixth annual Huron-Bruce Kidney Walk has raised $19,800 in support of the Kidney Foundation. Held Sunday morning at Station Beach, Kincardine, the event drew teams and individuals from Goderich, along with the steadfast crew of Kincardine and Ripley, led by organizers Cathy Penningto...
Where else could you see cowgirls, lumberjacks, square-dancing tractors and plowing competitions, all in the same venue? As excitement builds for this year's International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM), in Bruce County, Sept. 22-26, Bruce Power is proud to reaffirm its support as a ...
Some of you may have read or heard about something called a "Men's Shed" but what is it? This is an independently-operated group that works to improve men’s health by combating loneliness and depression, through interaction with other men. There are no expectations other than to g...
For the fourth year in a row, Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine, is holding a Winter Coat Drive, assisting those in need of adequate outerwear for a Bruce County winter. Organizer Wendy Cox urges people to ransack their closets for anything they're not using that would keep a person w...
Bruce County is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first time it hosted the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo back in 1976, and looks forward to welcoming thousands to this year's event, slated west of Walkerton, next week. The organizing committee held a media day, Friday,...
Let’s start off this week with a huge thank you to everyone who was involved in planning and running last weekend's Down East Lobster Feast. It was a fantastic night and we thank Lobster Jamie, Lighthouse Keeper Peter Wolfe, as well as Kathryn Hart and the kitchen gang for putting t...
The following is a community update from the Kincardine Hospital capital campaign co-chairpersons, Graham Mahood and Kathryn Freimanis: The Kincardine hospital redevelopment and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) project continues to gain momentum as our community rallies together toward t...
The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre has announced the opening of Witness Blanket, a nationally-touring exhibition based on the work of artist Carey Newman (Hayalthkin'geme). Now on view through November, the exhibit takes inspiration from a woven blanket. The cedar-framed artwork...
Margaret "Eileen" (Huston) Rife of Cambridge, died peacefully, into the presence of her Lord and Saviour, Sept. 12, 2026, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, with family by her side. Loving wife of David (predeceased, 2011). Devoted mother and grandmother of Charlene (Colin Campbell), Ashle...
The Ripley-Huron Fall Fair runs next weekend, Sept. 25-26, and this year, the Ripley Agricultural Society is partnering with the International Highland Games Federation (IHGF) to bring the Amateur Men’s Canadian Championships to the fair. The IHGF has gathered the best throwers in ...
Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine, is hosting the H&H Trio, Friday, Oct. 16, from 7-9 p.m. This group features some of the best vocalists and musicians in Bruce County. It consists of sopranos Liz Coates and Erin Milley-Patey and baritone John Low, offering a wide-ranging repertoi...
Carol Ann Atkinson (nee Helm) of Lucknow, died Sept. 13, 2026, at the Wingham Hospital, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late D.W. Woody Atkinson, who predeceased her in 2024. Dear mother of David (Karen) of Auburn, Steven of Lucknow, Ken (Linda) of Lucknow, and Debra of Waterloo...
Q: Along with my aging body, I am concerned about dementia. I have close friends who are trying to manage it with their partners and it looks very challenging. What can I be doing now to improve my brain health? A: That is an excellent question and one that warrants attention. As a socie...
David J.R. Secord, a descendant of Dr. Solomon Secord, and Corporation Athabasca have commenced legal proceedings against the Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine arising from the destruction of the historic Dr. Solomon Secord Monument. The announcement was made in a press rele...
Summer is winding down quickly and now that everyone is back to school again, we'll all get back to a routine?! Thank you to all the teachers, bus drivers, and school staff who look after our young people everyday! Did you know that Sept. 9 was National Emergency Services Day? So, anothe...
Robert William Powell of Belfast, south of Lucknow, died peacefully at Stratford Memorial Hospital, Sept. 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 67. Deeply missed by his loving partner of 33 years, Michele; and his four children, Katherine, Jennifer (Neil), Chantell (Mi...