Last year, March 31 was Easter Sunday. Dave Kotva started the day as any other. He was cleaning up the house, getting ready to sell it so he and his wife, Karen, could move from their house on Highway 9 into the Town of Kincardine. Plans for Easter dinner were on for the afternoon. Dav...
Isabel Dorothy Riendeau of Ripley, and formerly Kincardine, died Friday, May 9, 2025, with family by her side, at the age of 91. Loving mother of Denis (Sherry) of Nova Scotia, Marcel of Alberta, daughter-in-law Shelley of Kincardine, Rhonda (Joe) Camlis of Stoney Point, and Lyse (Bill...
The City Nature Challenge is an international, friendly competition to see who can make the most observations of nature, identify the most species, and engage the most people using bio-diversity apps and such platforms as iNaturalist. Observations were made April 25-28 and the competit...
The Durham Street Bridge in Walkerton will be fully closed from 10 p.m. Monday, May 19, until 4 a.m. Tuesday, May 20. Motorists and pedestrians are asked to use alternate routes, to be patient and drive safely as the contractor works to complete crucial repairs to the bridge. The cl...
Kincardine Probus members took advantage of the break in the weather to continue cleaning up Bruce County Road 23 (B-line), from Concession 7 to Bruce County Road 15 (Tiverton line). For 15 years, Kincardine Probus has done biennial clean-ups of this section of road. While the amoun...
Bonnie Lynn Stark (nee Mackay) of Kincardine died peacefully, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton, in her 75th year. Beloved wife of Frank; and mother of Kelly (Ken) Thomson of Kincardine, Shannon (Jadon) Nakrieko of Cayley, Alberta, and Megan (Rob) Fry of Ripley....
Ontario’s chief medical officer of health is recommending families in western Ontario, including in Grey-Bruce, seek earlier measles vaccination for babies and children under age five, as the area continues to record cases of the airborne virus. The provincial health ministry has...
At the monthly Kincardine and District Lions Club meeting held at The Bruce, Tuesday (May 6), the Lions heard a very informative presentation by the Kincardine Environmental Action Network (KEAN), a new member was inducted, and several Lions International awards were presented. Act...
About 50 people joined the Pine River Watershed Initiative Network (PRWIN) at the annual community tree-planting day, Saturday morning, at the farm of Dan and Jenny Middelkamp in Huron-Kinloss Township. It was a cool, dry day, as the PRWIN welcomed volunteers from the 2nd Kincardine Sc...
The Bervie Women’s Institute met at the Bervie United Church, Wednesday morning, with “Health” being the theme. After the usual openings, president Bev Berndt read the land acknowledgement. Eleven members answered the Roll Call which was, “What do you know about...
(BROCKTON, ON) - May 9, at 6:52 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a motor vehicle collision at Bruce County Road 3 and Brant-Elderslie Townline, Municipality of Brockton. On arrival, officers observed a two-vehicle collision; one of which was fully engulfed in flame...
The third round of Catch the Ace has begun and the first winner is Blake Devitt who took home $1,022. He chose Envelope No. 26 which contained the Nine of Spades. Since the Ace of Spades was not found, we roll into Week 2, where the estimated jackpot will be around $3,000. Be su...
James “Jamie” Robert Swan of Tiverton died, unexpectedly, Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the age of 56, while on a long-haul run to Naval Base Cheatum Annex, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States of America. Beloved partner of Tanya Johnston and her children, Chase and Jordyn...
Q: My allergies seem to have started already. What can you suggest I use? A: Many of us look forward to the warmer days of spring but you may notice that the change of seasons also brings budding trees and fresh green grass. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you may not be excited...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - Wednesday, May 14, the South Bruce OPP will be hosting two information sessions about common frauds and cryptocurrency scams. This year alone, residents of southern Bruce County have reported losses amounting to more than $350,000 stemming from on-lin...
Barbara Ann Burrows (nee Campbell) of Kincardine died Monday, May 5, 2025, at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 85. Survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Ronald Burrows; and their four sons, Daniel (Pam), Dennis (Donna), Derrick (Karen...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - The South Bruce OPP has arrested two people after a search warrant was executed in the Municipality of Kincardine. May 2, members of the Grey Bruce Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Huron Perth CSCU, OPP Emergency Response Team, OPP Canine Unit, and the South ...
The 100 People Who Share Bruce County group met for its first meeting of 2025, at Ainsdale Golf Course, Monday evening, April 28. First off, John McManus and George Ling of the Kincardine and District Lions Club thanked the group for the funding they received, as the recipient in Octob...
April showers bring May flowers, and we’re sure everyone is welcoming that. Members of the Kincardine Horticultural Society will be in great shape to present at the September Flower Show, with all the tips and tricks that guest speaker, Fran Farrell (above), spoke about at the re...
(BROCKTON, ON) - May 3, at 3:28 p.m., the South Bruce OPP was conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check along Concession 8, Municipality of Brockton. A vehicle entered the area where police then spoke with the driver. The investigating officer detected signs of ...
Bruce County is reminding residents to learn how to stay safe and be prepared, during Emergency Preparedness Week, May 4-10. This national awareness initiative provides communities with an opportunity to learn about local risks and make sure they are prepared when emergencies strike. ...
(GODERICH, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged a Goderich resident with criminal driving offences following an investigation in the Town of Goderich. April 25, just after 7 p.m., officers responded to an address on East Street in Goderich for an unrelated matter. Officers spoke...
The Ripley Horticultural Society’s “For Our Youth” club gathered Saturday, April 26, for a chilly but productive meeting, at one of the group’s favourite locations - the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens in Ripley. The members saw some familiar faces at the horticult...
It’s been a long, cool spring but the atmosphere at the spring meeting of the South Bruce Retired Women Teachers of Ontario/Organization des eneignantes retraitées de l’Ontario (RWTO/OERO), April 10, was warm indeed. Thirty members gathered at the Walker House in Sou...
Anne (Bonnie) Ritchie, formerly of Kincardine, died peacefully, at Rockwood Terrace in Durham, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of Leonard (deceased). Mother of Gordon, Paul (deceased) and Kevin; mother-in-law of Dana; and Nana of Lukas. Sister of her twin ...
It's been a little quieter in Purple Grove these past couple of weeks, but as it warms up, the farm machinery will be out on the road in earnest. A well-used weather prediction, "Late Easter, late spring," is possibly more reliable than Wiarton Willie. Nevertheless, the taps...
Joyce Elizabeth McNay, formerly of Lucknow, died April 28, 2025, at the age of 84. Survived by her dear friend, Peter Daniel; sisters, Eleanor Garbutt and Helen (Terry) Baker; sister-in-law, Jackie McNay; brothers-in-law, Lionel Harvey and Charles Buck. Also survived by her nephews,...
Jade Lowry, 16, of Kincardine District Senior School (KDSS) is all about clean hands, so her science fair project was focused on which hand-dryer is the cleanest. That project won the Grade 10 student a gold medal at the Bluewater Regional Science and Technology Fair in Owen Sound, and...
As spring slowly (very slowly) arrives in Bruce County, the Ripley and District Horticultural Society looks forward to busy times, planning, planting, weeding and learning. The group was grateful that Kevin Voisin of Starseed Acres was able to take time from his busy schedule to presen...
Following the successful completion of the ash tree removal to combat the emerald ash borer, the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) is inviting volunteers to join staff for a community tree-planting, Saturday, May 17, from 8 a.m. to Noon, at Stoney Island Conservation Area,...
Everyone is welcome to the special 10th anniversary celebration of World Fiddle Day, Saturday, May 17, at the Walker House in Kincardine. Presented by the Bruce County Fiddlers’ Association, the event runs from 2- 6 p.m. Enjoy a lively public jam session — bring you...
Numerous members of the Kincardine and District Lions Club were at Lions Park in Kincardine, Saturday, “sprucing up” the park for the for the spring. It was part of the Chris Lewis Memorial Day of Service, an annual event named after the past governor of District A-12, who ...
Ben Lobb (above) was re-elected as the Member of Parliament for Huron-Bruce in the 45th federal election Monday, April 28. He received 37,033 votes, or 53.1 per cent of the votes cast in his sixth consecutive victory as the Conservative Party of Canada candidate in the riding. Speak...
Daniel “Dan” McLean Surridge of Tiverton died at home, April 27, 2025, at the age of 69. Special life-long friend of June Craddock. Loving father of Cory Craddock and step-father of Kristy Craddock (Steve Barry) and Kyle Craddock (Alicia Sylvest). Proud grandfather of...
The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre has announced the arrival of “Disheveling! An ExtraordinHAIRY Exhibition,” opening May 15 and running until Sept. 1. Produced by the Sherbrooke Museum of Nature and Science, in collaboration with Télé-Québec, ...
Bruce Power has donated $1-million to a new youth wellness project that will benefit people, aged 12 to 25, in Bruce, Grey, Huron and Perth counties. The Well Community Collective (The Well) is a community-driven initiative committed to improving youth mental health and well-being. The...
A Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling truck was stuck at the entrance to the SureStay Plus by Best Western hotel in Kincardine, Tuesday afternoon. The South Bruce OPP said the driver was maneuvering in the lot but the truck was too tall to fit under the overhang where it got stuck. It ...
Sunday, the Kincardine Legion held its Branch elections. Thanks to Zone Commander Jon Corbett for chairing the election, as well all of the members who came out to the meeting. The new term begins June 1, and we are pleased to announce the following: President: Teri Leslie 1...
(ORILLIA, ON) - With Motorcycle Safety Awareness Week getting under way, the OPP is urging motorcyclists and drivers to avoid behaviours and actions that caused or contributed to last year's historic 57 motorcyclist deaths on OPP-patrolled roads. Excessive speed, los...
Grey Bruce Public Health is advising the public of new measles exposure locations, identified during a contact-tracing investigation into new confirmed cases of the virus. The cases are unvaccinated Grey-Bruce residents. As part of its investigation, GBPH has determined that individ...