The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has upgraded its water safety statement to a flood outlook due to the continuation of unseasonably warm temperatures and possibility of rain. Warm temperatures and rainfall last week began melting the snowpack and weakened the river ice....
Sure feels like spring, with much melting of snow, resulting in lots of water. Please be careful around the many creeks and streams as they are cold and fast-flowing. Hopefully, everyone has been safe while clearing gutters and roof tops of snow loads. Some have found uses for those bl...
About 45 people gathered Wednesday afternoon, at the Kincardine Legion, as retirees from the Kincardine and District General Hospital (now the South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Kincardine Hospital) got together for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizer Eleanor Ropp...
With grace, strength, and on her own terms, Donna Gail Topping (Davis) of Kincardine died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, March 7, 2025, at the Kincardine Hospital, after a brief, but courageous, battle with cancer. She was 75. Born in Toronto in 1949, Donna was the cheris...
The 2025 Tour of Kincardine Bike Race will be held Saturday, May 31, beginning at 10 a.m. at Kincardine Harbour. The event is a cross-discipline classic bike race over many of Kincardine’s single-track trails, connected by various roads and paths. There is a short course ro...
“Triple Black and White Cats” by Nova Scotian folk artist Maude 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 features three of Lewis’ fam...
In February, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region jumped 0.2 percentage points to six per cent, after sitting at one of the lowest in the province for months. Meanwhile, the provincial unemployment rate remained unchanged this month at 7.2 per cent, both...
The shovels and work gloves are ready and waiting for the return of the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps program. Offering coastal conservation knowledge and hands-on environmental skills for high school-aged youth, the Lake Huron Coastal Centre is welcoming volunteers to register now ...
Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. That means clocks move ahead one hour at 2 a.m., Sunday, March 9. Remember to change your clocks Saturday night. And change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, as well. Daylight Saving Time is used to save en...
The Bluewater Education Foundation’s summer camp registration officially opened Friday (March 7) at 8 p.m. Discover the adventure at the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre Summer Camp! Looking for an unforgettable summer experience? The Bluewater Education Foundation ...
Barbara Farquhar of Kincardine and formerly of Inverhuron, died at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, March 2, 2025, at the age of 80. Loving wife of the late Roy Farquhar. Deeply loved by her daughter, Lynn Farquhar of London. Proud grandma of Madison Gordon of Lond...
When we think of emergencies, we often picture tornadoes, floods, or power outages. But what if the crisis impacted something we rely on daily — our ability to communicate? In an increasingly connected world, a failure of phone networks or Internet services can leave families str...
Winter blew in early Thursday morning (March 6), causing road closures and cancelling school buses in the Kincardine area. At 8 a.m., the South Bruce OPP reported Highway 21 was closed, from Port Elgin to Southampton. Two hours later, the highway was closed, from Southampton all the wa...
Alisha Stafford won $4,979 in the Catch the Ace draw. She chose Envelope No. 39 which revealed the Four of Diamonds. Since the Ace was not found, the jackpot will continue to grow. Now that we are well into six figures, we expect interest to swell each week. So be sure to get your tickets...
Jimmy Rodger Sprung of Kincardine, died at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Monday, March 3, 2025, at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Valerie Sprung (née Bishop). Proud father of Shannon Hawrylyshyn (John), Shawna Sprung, Sheri Sprung and James Sprung (Anita)...
The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is presenting “Muse-Talks: Highlights from the 2024 Elora Adventure Film Festival,” with Ian Evans, Friday, March 21. Taking place from 7-10 p.m. in the museum’s Bruce Power Theatre, this event will bring the spirit of adven...
(BROCKTON, ON) - March 3, the South Bruce OPP investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Brockton. Investigation determined that a dispute between individuals inside a residence led to an assault. As a result of the investigation, a 25-year-old ind...
Alan “Rory” Boyer of Kincardine died, surrounded by the love and support of his family, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Nancy Boyer (nee Corley). Loving father of his three sons, Trevor (Jaye)...
Bruce Power presented its 2024 Annual Review during the Ontario Energy Network Luncheon, Monday (March 3), in Toronto, shining a spotlight on its people, innovation and project work helping to secure a clean energy future for the people of Ontario, and providing cancer-fighting medic...
Bruce County’s economic development team has announced the energy transition initiative, a new support for local business owners who are adopting cleaner energy practices. Launched Tuesday (March 4), the initiative provides services to assist business owners in adopting clean ene...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - The Huron County OPP has responded to 72 fraud calls since Jan. 1, 2025, and police know that most victims of fraud never report it. TIPS TO PREVENT FRAUD: Never let anyone pressure you into acting immediately. Take your time, slow down. YOU a...
The Walker House Museum in Kincardine is hosting a speaker presentation, “Tangled Branches,” by Dr. Jacqueline Faubert of Kincardine, Friday, March 28. Faubert, who has a PhD in criminology, specializes in dangerousness, risk assessment, psychopathy, and minorities in the c...
David James McFarlane of Kincardine died at Huron Shores Hospice, March 1, 2025, after a short illness. He was 87. Beloved husband of Gilda. Dear father of Tracey (Paul) Snell, Michael McFarlane, Todd (Karen) McFarlane and Tim (Karrie) McFarlane (2024). Grandfather of Elyse Snell...
(LONDON, ON) - Members of the West Region OPP are out in force during this month's "Stay Focused" campaign. The campaign, which runs from March 1 to April 4, is aimed at reducing the number of deaths and injuries caused by inattentive driving on Ontario's roads a...
Q: During my pregnancy, I noticed that I am more prone to morning sickness and heartburn. What are the best ways to help manage these symptoms while pregnant? A: As we have mentioned in earlier Ask the Pharmacist columns, pregnancy can be such a wonderful experience. However, as ...
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has issued a water safety notice, warning of the possibility of localized flooding. Persistent cold temperatures and significant snowfall have resulted in an above-average snowpack and formation of thick ice on local streams and rivers. ...
$215,000 LOST IN CRYPTOCURRENCY SCAM (HURON-KINLOSS, ON) - March 2, the South Bruce OPP was dispatched to an address in the Township of Huron-Kinloss, where an individual reported being a victim of fraud. Investigation revealed that the victim had received a bill from a utiliti...
(OTTAWA, ON) - The OPP Anti-Rackets Branch and Serious Fraud Office have launched the 2025 Fraud Prevention Month campaign, "The Masks of Fraud." This year's campaign reveals the deceptive techniques used to commit fraud in today's digital age. It aims to eq...
Almost 20 brave souls jumped into a tank of icy water, Friday evening, at the inaugural Polar Plunge in Kincardine, raising $5,000 for Special Olympics. Organizer Haydon Armstrong of NPX in Kincardine said he and his family moved here five years ago and have wanted to hold this event f...
Domino’s Pizza is holding another “Dough Raiser,” Wednesday, March 12, in support of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary. On this special day, order two medium, three-topping pizzas, and a cheesy bread, for $26.99 plus tax (Offer C...
Highways 9 and 21 in the Kincardine area were re-opened by early Sunday morning (March 2), as were several Bruce County roads. At 1:30 a.m., the South Bruce OPP reported that the following roads were open: Highway 9, from Kincardine to Walkerton Bruce County Road 1, from ...
Kincardine council has officially adopted its 2025 budget, with a 7.13-per-cent tax-rate increase. Final approval came at the council meeting Wednesday night (Feb. 26). “Our council members have many considerations when they’re at the budget table from zero per cent to d...
It was a pleasant week in the Kincardine area until Saturday morning (March 1), when winter blasted back on the scene, as Highway 21 was closed, yet again, due to blowing and drifting snow. At 4:47 a.m., the South Bruce OPP reported Highway 21, from Kincardine to Southampton, was close...
Nancy Pauline Walden of Lucknow died peacefully, at the time of her choosing, at Wingham and District Hospital, Feb. 24, 2025, at the age of 71. Predeceased by her parents, Jean (Taylor, 1963) and Glen Walden (2018). Survived by her sister, Lynda Walden of Niagara; stepmother, Lois ...
Hurray, our students had a whole week of classes this week! According to some people, a week ago Friday was Day 26 of snow days! A winter to remember for sure and, hopefully, the weather will be a little kinder to us here in southwestern Ontario when spring is less than three weeks away/1...
Lucknow’s Music in the Fields has been named one of the top 100 festivals and events in Ontario for the third year in a row. The 2025 list of honourees was announced Wednesday (Feb. 26) during the annual Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) “Synergy” Conference in Kitch...
The speaker event, “Huron Disasters,” featuring local historian and author, David Yates, at the Walker House Museum in Kincardine, has been postponed to Saturday, March 8, from 2-3:30 p.m. Originally slated for today (March 1), it was re-scheduled due to the poor weather an...
The Municipality of Kincardine has announced that Dr. Yousry Soliman (above) has signed an agreement to join the Kincardine Family Health Organization as early as May. In addition to his practice, Soliman will also be practising at the Kincardine Hospital. This recruitment is part o...
Incumbent Lisa Thompson (above) was re-elected MPP for Huron-Bruce in Thursday’s provincial election, winning her fifth election by a landslide. Thompson, who represents the Progressive Conservative Party, captured 50 per cent of the votes (24,461), well ahead of second-place Ian...
Effective Feb. 26, the Bruce County transportation and environmental services department has placed weight and load restrictions of five tonne per axle on several county roads until further notice. Refer to the Weight and Load Restrictions Map.pdf to verify the impacted roads...