The Kincardine Hospital redevelopment project has passed another significant milestone, receiving approval from the Ontario Ministry of Health (MOH) to advance to the next stage of the capital planning process. That’s the word from the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, which operat...
(GODERICH/NORTH HURON, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged a North Huron resident with several criminal offences, following a traffic stop in Goderich. Nov. 12, just after 1:30 a.m., Huron OPP officers conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle on Victoria Street South in the Town...
The Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) will be installing temporary traffic lights at the intersection of Highway 21 and Bruce County Road 20, north of Tiverton, and just east of the Bruce Power nuclear site, next month. John Peevers, senior advisor of corporate affairs at Bruce ...
Lindsay Dykeman of Kincardine has been recognized as a thoughtful leader with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, receiving the inaugural Peter Hannam Leadership Award at the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA)’s annual general meeting in Toronto, Tuesday. The...
(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) - Nov. 24, at 4:22 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a disturbance in the area of MacDonald Street and Queen Street in Ripley. Officers learned that a telecommunications company was working in the area when the employee was confronted by a disgru...
Lee Watson won $2,000 in the Catch the Ace draw, choosing Envelope No. 12 which contained the four of Hearts. The jackpot has soared to more than $40,000, and continues to grow. Excitement is building, and with ticket sales on the rise, we’re seeing the money "accumulate" ...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - The Huron County OPP is enhancing its public communication by adding emergency winter weather-related road closures onto the Municipal 511 website, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as its primary source of emergency road closure information. Additi...
The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board has determined its leadership for 2025-26, announcing the re-election of trustee Lori Di Castri (above) as chairperson, and trustee Linda Strader (right) as vice-chairperson. This leadership team’s consecutive election underscores the...
(WEST REGION HEADQUARTERS) - Fifty-three drivers are now facing criminal charges as the 2025 West Region OPP Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign continues. To date, West Region OPP officers have conducted 534 RIDE checks across 13 detachments, with the follo...
In celebration of National Housing Day, Bruce County hosted a housing forum, Wednesday, Nov. 19, at The Plex in Port Elgin. This full-day event, themed Together in Action, united a diverse group of stakeholders, including builders, developers, non-profits, funders, policy-makers, commu...
Everyone seems to be getting ready for the Christmas season and all the lights sure brighten up the countryside. Think we've had our Indian Summer this past week and we can get ready for some winter weather! Sounds as if Kincardine’s Hometown Christmas was a great evening and...
Construction on the Station Beach boardwalk, along the lakeshore in Kincardine, will begin early next month, marking the start of important upgrades to one of the municipality’s most popular waterfront areas. Work will continue through the winter, as weather allows, with completion ...
As Black Friday and Cyber Monday arrive — a season where many of us are focused on finding the perfect holiday deals — Huron Shores Hospice has shifted its attention to something even more meaningful: Giving Tuesday. Dec. 2, the community has a powerful opportunity to start...
The Ripley and District Horticultural Society’s meeting at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre, Wednesday, had something for everyone: creative arrangements, Christmas decorations and gardening advice. The usual business reports were presented, including the annual summary of the F...
Ronald Ernest Snowden, beloved husband of Barbara (Culbert) of St. Helen’s, died suddenly, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at the age of 72. Born Oct. 26, 1953, in Wingham, he was the son of the late Caroline (Humphrey) and Ernest Snowden. Ron met Barb, as teens, at a dance in Dungan...
(LONDON, ON) - The West Region OPP is hosting auxiliary constable information sessions in London this December. The OPP information session provides participants with the opportunity to gain knowledge, insight and helpful advice relating to the auxiliary OPP recruitment process. T...
The Blyth Festival has launched its first-ever year-end fund-raising campaign, with the goal of raising $50,000 by Dec. 31, calling on its community — audiences, local businesses, and first-time donors — to help protect the future of Canadian storytelling. For 51 years, the...
(UNDERWOOD, ON) - Nov. 24, at 5:19 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a collision on Highway 21 in the area of Underwood. Police attended with Bruce County Paramedic Services and Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services, to discover that a 70-year-old construction work...
A huge crowd turned out for the annual South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary Christmas Boutique and Tea Room, held Friday and Saturday, at the Inverlyn Lake Estates club house, south of Kincardine. The event featured numerous Christmas home decor items an...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - Nov. 21, the South Bruce OPP received the report of a motor vehicle stolen from a residence along Highway 9 in the Municipality of Kincardine. The vehicle was taken sometime between 1-6:45 a.m. Nov. 21. Police are searching for a black 2016 Chevrolet Suburban SU...
The Kincardine Fire Department Social Club has donated $500 to the Kincardine Area Good Food Box’s Neighbour-to-Neighbour initiative. The presentation was made Wednesday at the Kincardine Fire Hall, with Wendy Cox, one of the food box program’s co-ordinators, on hand to acc...
Bruce Power has signed an exclusive agreement with Siemens Energy Canada for new high-pressure steam turbines for its Bruce A nuclear units, a project that will provide new generation to help meet Ontario’s growing need for clean energy. As part of Bruce Power’s Project 203...
If you like your fairy tales with more Tim Burton than Disney, you’re going to love the Kincardine Theatre Guild’s production of “Into the Woods,” which opened Thursday night at the Kincardine Arts Centre. A musical comedy, it has a dark, sombre side, featuring ...
A tremendous crowd gathered in downtown Kincardine, Friday night, for the annual Hometown Christmas which welcomed decent weather and a cold wind. The event saw the businesses along Queen Street decorated for the holidays, and the owners and staff welcoming people to come inside and ge...
The Municipality of Kincardine is hosting its first Municipal Matters meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 8-9:30 a.m., at the Whitney Crawford Community Centre in Tiverton - an opportunity to connect directly with mayor Kenneth Craig and municipal staff about the issues that matter most in the...
Huron Shores Hospice is holding a Death Café at the Walker House Museum in Kincardine, Wednesday, Nov. 26, from 2-4 p.m. A Death Café is a comfortable place to talk about dying and death. It’s not a counselling session, just a friendly and open conversation. For ...
What better way to usher in the holiday season than with a festive meal shared with old friends and former colleagues? More than two dozen members and guests of the South Bruce Retired Women Teachers of Ontario/Organization des enseignantes retraitées de l’Ontario (RWTO/OE...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - The South Bruce OPP will be at the Canadian Tire in Kincardine, Nov. 28, to “Stuff-a-Cruiser” as we head into the Christmas holiday season. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP will be at the Canadian Tire store, located at 811...
Bruce County council approved the 2026 capital and operating budgets at Thursday’s meeting. A final bylaw will adopt the budget at the council meeting, Dec. 18. The budget supports the realization of actions set in the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan as well as the Indige...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - The Huron County OPP is reminding the public, specifically dog owners, about their responsibilities when it comes to their canine companions. Police have responded to several reports of aggressive dogs in the Town of Goderich, Municipality of Bluewater, Munici...
The United Way of Bruce Grey is sharing new data from the Utility Assistance Program, showing how rising utility costs are affecting local families, children, and seniors at a growing rate. This past year, the program supported 302 households, helping 751 people stay connected to heat ...
Proceeds of the Kincardine Yoga Fest have been donated to the oncology department at the Wingham and District Hospital. Darrel Perry of Penetangear and Eric Cunliffe of Shakti Rhythm Yoga, organizers of the annual event, presented $3,456 to the Wingham and District Hospital Foundation ...
Ankje “Ann” (de Vries) Groenveld of Ripley, died peacefully, with her family by her side, at Trillium Court Seniors’ Community, Kincardine, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the age of 93. Sadly missed by her children, Art (Debbie) Groenveld of Grimsby, Gord Groenveld of Mi...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - Nov. 20, at 5:07 p.m., the South Bruce OPP responded to a traffic complaint regarding a vehicle going into oncoming traffic while travelling northbound on Highway 21 toward Kincardine. The caller was able to keep observation of the vehicle until officers were ab...
Donald (Don) Gorden Fair, formerly of Kincardine, died peacefully, at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Karen Fair (née Sheane). Dear father of Michael Fair of Quebec City, Quebec; Nicole (Greg) Markmann of Phoenix, A...
The Bruce County Public Library has announced its participation in the Forest of Reading, Canada’s largest reading program. This national program celebrates Canadian authors and illustrators while inspiring a love of reading in children of all ages. The library will offer six For...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - An individual from Huron County is facing charges in connection with an ongoing sexual assault investigation. In July, 2025, the Huron County OPP Crime Unit commenced an investigation into a reported sexual assault that resulted in an arrest and sexual assault...
Volunteers have been rolling up their sleeves and rediscovering their artistic skills, as they decorate Smile Cookies at Tim Hortons in Kincardine, all in support of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of South Bruce North Huron. The organization was selected as a charity recipient for th...
(BROCKTON, ON) - Nov. 14, the South Bruce OPP received the report of a break-and-enter at a residence along Concession 2 SDR in the Municipality of Brockton. The break-in occurred sometime between 12 p.m. Nov. 13, and 3:30 p.m. Nov. 14. The suspect(s) entered the residence and sto...
Louise Babbitt of Kincardine won $1,910 in the Catch the Ace draw. She chose Envelope No. 15 which revealed the Seven of Hearts. Next Wednesday, the jackpot is estimated at more than $40,000! On behalf of the Kincardine Legion, Huron Shores Hospice, and the Tiverton Lions, we are so grate...