Bluewater Rescue and the "Mysis" rescue boat have returned to service, and the crew continues to train in order to provide proper response to a search-and-rescue incident on the water. The “Mysis” is a community vessel, based in the Kincardine Harbour, tasked with assisting b...
Paddy's Pub Night will feature "Eton Avenue," Friday, June 19, from 6-9 p.m., at the Walker House in downtown Kincardine. Besides the live entertainment, there will be local beer, wine and cider available. Admission is by donation, with all proceeds going to support local musicians. Me...
The Bervie Women’s Institute met at the Bervie United Church, Wednesday morning, with the theme, "International Year of the Woman Farmer." President Bev Berndt opened the meeting with the usual openings and the land acknowledgement. Ten members answered the Roll Call which was: &ld...
“Coastal Scene With Gulls” by Nova Scotian folk artist Maud Lewis, 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 print is a peaceful coastal scene, featuring a fis...
It seems spring has finally sprung and the gardening season is in full frenzy, with many events and activities. The Ripley and District Horticultural Society’s regular monthly meeting took place May 20 at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre, with guest speaker Olivia Haufe, garden m...
Donald Roy McPherson of Hawkesbury, formerly of Kincardine, died May 10, 2026, at the age of 77. Survived by his wife of almost 26 years, Marilyn; sister, Heather of Australia; daughters, Tracy Jansen (Simon) and Robin Lauzon (Kim); step-daughter, Shelley Hall (Richard); step-s...
A very busy week at the Kincardine Legion, Branch 183. As they say at the Table of Wisdom, “Miss a day, miss a lot.” And a lot was happening. Last Friday was the monthly Trivia Night. A well-attended crowd battled brains for the ultimate prize. In the end, the KTG Outcasts (b...
Huron-Kinloss council has approved speed-limit reductions, new transition zones, and a four-way stop intersection, to improve safety on Lake Range Drive and nearby roads. In a press release, issued Thursday, the township states that these updates are based on findings from the 2025 Traff...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - A search warrant, executed in the Town of Kincardine, resulted in the seizure of a quantity of illegal drugs and six firearms, with two individuals facing charges. An investigation was initiated by the South Bruce OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assis...
The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) of Kincardine and District welcomes everyone to join in an important conversation about an age-friendly Bruce County community, Monday, June 15, from 7-9 p.m., in the Miller Insurance Room at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine. Age-friend...
Dave Parry won the Kincardine Community Catch the Ace draw, Wednesday afternoon, taking home $470. He chose Envelope No. 42 which revealed the Three of Diamonds, meaning the Ace of Spades remains in play. Organized by Huron Shores Hospice and the Tiverton and District Lions, the Catch th...
Wednesday (June 3), at 5 a.m., Kincardine Fire Emergency Services, Stations 12 and 11, responded to a structure fire in a five-unit housing complex on Kincardine Avenue, Kincardine. On arrival, crews reported a working fire in one of the units, said fire chief Guy Gallant. Firefighters ...
(GODERICH, ON) - June 3, members of the Huron County OPP investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Town of Goderich. As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed criminal acts against the partner. A 35-year-old indiv...
Jason Munro (above) is the new Kincardine councillor-at-large, taking over the seat left vacant after Mike Hinchberger was appointed deputy mayor to fill the vacancy when Andrea Clarke resigned April 13. A special meeting of Kincardine council was held Wednesday (June 3), at which three ...
Looking for something different to do this summer? The Bruce Botanical Food Gardens are inviting youth, ages 14-17, to take part in the youth stewardship program — a hands-on experience where students can learn new skills, meet new people, and make a real impact in their community. ...
Two individuals have put their names forward to run for deputy mayor in Kincardine and Huron-Kinloss, in the Oct. 26 municipal and school board election. Incumbent Jim Hanna is running for re-election in the township, while Kincardine councillor Rory Cavanagh is running for deputy mayor ...
Summer brings warm weather and sunshine, but it can also bring extreme heat events with very high temperatures and often high humidity. Extreme heat puts people at risk and affects everyone, even healthy adults. Heat illness can start quickly and become life-threatening. “Knowing t...
Saturday, June 13, the BUILDKD-plus committee will officially launch its community fund-raising campaign with "Back to KD," an open house-style event running from 1-4 p.m. at Kincardine District Senior School (KDSS). The afternoon will celebrate the history of KDSS while looking ahead to...
Members of the Kincardine and District Horticultural Society had a blooming good time at the monthly meeting and flower show, Monday evening. There were many exhibitors and so many beautiful entries. The top winners were Brenda Colquhoun, Jean Johnson and Ardele Brooks, with honourable m...
Kincardine District Senior School (KDSS) art students participated in the Owen Sound Juried Student Art Show last month. There were 110 pieces of art in the show from seven different secondary schools, and 10 awards were presented. KDSS students produced outstanding ...
Erin O'Grady (above) is the new superintendent of education with the Bluewater District School Board, effective Aug. 1. In addition to a teaching career spanning over a decade, O'Grady’s experience includes many years serving in leadership roles, such as principal, vice-principal, ...
The Municipality of Kincardine will officially launch the new real-time beach safety signal at Station Beach, June 12. Following a testing and calibration period, the light will become fully-operational that day, providing beach-goers with current swimming condition information througho...
Bruce Power has launched a $1-million Regional Municipal Readiness Assessment Fund to support municipalities across Bruce, Grey, and Huron counties in advancing planning related to the proposed Bruce "C" project. The new fund builds on previously-announced pre-development initiatives, i...
The Ripley Ravens Theatre Club is bringing the magic of Disney's "Aladdin Kids" to the stage at Ripley-Huron Community School. It's a colourful, high-energy show that will have you singing along to your favourite tunes in this familiar and well-loved story about the street-rat Alad...
The A Cappella Chamber Choir, based in Kincardine and Saugeen Shores, has placed second for community choirs, ages 19 and over, in the Ontario Music Festivals Association's provincial finals. Director Liz Coates was thrilled with the results which were announced Sunday, following the cho...
Big John's Smash and Smoke is hosting its grand-opening, Saturday, June 6, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Located at 947 Queen Street, Kincardine, this new establishment specializes in freshly-smashed burgers made from 75/25 chuck, topped the way you like, as well as hand-cut ...
Gordon Hewitt Campbell of Kincardine died peacefully, at Huron Shores Hospice, May 27, 2026, in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Bernice MaryAnn Campbell (née Stewart) and cherished father of Darryl (Allison) Campbell and Lorri Lynn Campbell, Deeply missed by his grandchildren,...
Kenneth Lorrain Joseph (Ken) Chaput of Lucknow died peacefully, May 29, 2026, at Pinecrest Manor, Lucknow. He was 90. Born and raised on L'isle-aux-Allumettes, Quebec, Ken moved to Kitchener, Ontario, in 1966 where he and his wife, Lois, raised a family of five children. He relocated to ...
The Ripley and District Lions Club golf tournament has raised $15,000 to be split between Huron Shores Hospice and the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation. Held Friday (May 12) at Ainsdale Golf Course, the event saw a tremendous turn-out, and strong support from local communi...
The Grey-Bruce Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, in partnership with Bruce Power, is honouring students from the Bluewater District School Board and Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board who recently participated in the 2026 Skills Ontario Competition. The competitors are receiv...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary held its annual awards and dessert meeting, Monday, at the Kincardine Curling Club. The executive supplied the delicious desserts, as usual. Ginny Ross and her committee of Bessie Farrell and Pat Emmerton, handed out the ...
Three people have put their names forward to fill the vacant councillor-at-large seat on Kincardine council. The vacancy was the result of councillor Mike Hinchberger being appointed deputy mayor after Andrea Clarke resigned that position April 13. Carol Blake, William J. McKeeman, and ...
Edwin Donald McGillivray of Ripley died peacefully, May 28, 2026, a day after his 74th birthday. He grew up in Kincardine Township and settled in Ripley where he lived for the past 50 years. Predeceased by his first wife, Sandra (nee Collins); his brother, Ken; and step-siblings, Lee E...
The United Way of Bruce Grey has announced a temporary pause on new intakes for its Utility Assistance Program until July 2, due to unprecedented demand pressures and limited available funding resources. The program supports households in Bruce and Grey counties experiencing emergency he...
(ORILLIA, ON) - Half of All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) riders killed in OPP jurisdiction were not wearing a helmet. It's a statistic that has seen little change in more than a decade and one that leaves no doubt about the risks of not protecting your head and your livelihood on the trails...
About 450 students from Elgin Market, Huron Heights and St. Anthony’s schools in Kincardine, and Ripley-Huron Community School, gathered at Ecole Elgin Market Public School, Wednesday morning (May 20), to join in the Team Unbreakable Run.Following a warm-up routine, the group headed...
Sheila Isabel Anne McGhee of Kincardine died Monday, May 25, 2026, at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton, in her 81st year. Beloved mother of Brydon, Laurie (Derek Camilleri), and Rob. Grandmother of Sativa, Quinton, Lucas, and Colin. Remembered by her brother, Sinclair (Nandini) Robins...
Bruce Power’s annual site bus tour program returns Monday, June 1, and is being expanded through to Oct. 8 this year due to its popularity. Bus tours will run once-daily, Monday to Friday, in June; three times per day, seven days per week, in July and August; and twice-weekly from ...
For the second time this round, Marlene Pace of Kincardine won the Kincardine Community Catch the Ace draw, Wednesday afternoon, taking home $481. She chose Envelope No. 22 which revealed the Three of Spades, meaning the Ace of Spades remains in play. Organized by Huron Shores Hospice an...
The Municipality of Kincardine is reminding the public that electric scooters (e-scooters) are not permitted on municipal roads. A press release, issued Thursday by the municipality, states that an e-scooter is a two-wheeled, stand-up scooter, equipped with handlebars, a floorboard for t...