Annetta Chassels “Anne” Nicolson (née Hughes), RGN, SCM, of Kinloss Township, died peacefully at home, in the early morning of Dec. 3, 2024, at the age of 88. Born in Paisley, Scotland, Jan. 2, 1936, she was the daughter of Jane and John C. Hughes. With vivid chil...
Bruce County council has approved Development Charges Amending Bylaw No. 2024-069 which amends county-wide Development Charges Bylaw 2023-48. The amendment was approved Dec. 5, under Section 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c. 27, as amended, and comes into e...
It was a cold, windy, snowy night, as a crowd gathered at St. Andrews Park in Tiverton for the annual tree-lighting event, Sunday evening, Dec. 1. Santa Claus greeted everyone and then had the children count down for the lighting of the large tree on the east side of the park, as well ...
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has announced that the ash tree removal project at the 98-acre Stoney Island Conservation Area in Kincardine, has been successfully completed. This critical work began in August of 2024, and was conducted to address the severe emerald as...
The Municipality of Kincardine’s flags are flying at half-mast in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Thirty-five years ago, Dec. 6, 1989, 14 young women at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal were murdered becaus...
The Kincardine and District Lions Club was on the receiving end during Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3. At the club’s annual Christmas Party, held at Ainsdale Golf Course, Charter Lion Larry Bannerman surprised everyone with a $20,000 donation to the All-Wheel Park, from the “Larry ...
Christmas can be a difficult time for many people for a number of reasons. So, to help create a welcoming environment, a Community Meal will be held Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25, at 1 p.m. This is an open invitation to individuals, couples, families or even visitors who may not be...
Almost a week after the Kincardine area was hit with heavy snowfall and high wind, Highway 21 was closed for the first time, due to blowing and drifting snow and poor-to-nil visibility. At 9:45 a.m., Thursday, the South Bruce OPP reported that Highway 21 was closed, from Amberley to Ti...
Saugeen Shores mayor Luke Charbonneau (above, right) is the new Bruce County warden, and Huron-Kinloss mayor Don Murray (above, left) is the new deputy mayor. They were elected Thursday (Dec. 5), at the inaugural county council meeting, for the 2024-25 term, held at the Walkerton Admin...
Snow, snow, snow! Hope everyone is staying warm and taking care of their lower backs while shovelling. Lois Dwan won $2,287 in the Catch the Ace draw. She chose Envelope No. 12 which revealed the Four of Clubs. We have two more draws in 2024, and Catch the Ace tickets make great e...
Catherine (Kate/Cathy) Louise Smith (nee Schmidt) of Tiverton, died suddenly, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in her 60th year. Loving mother of Caitlyn (Rob) Wittman of Walkerton and Carly (Mark) McLelland of Hagersville. Proud grandmother of her granddaughters, Rozlyn and Harleigh; and gran...
In 1999, the Township of Huron-Kinloss was formed through the amalgamation of Huron Township, Kinloss Township and the Village of Lucknow. This significant restructuring united the rural and village communities under one municipal government. Huron-Kinloss is proud to celebrate 25 year...
FOOD AND TOY DRIVE DEC. 14 IN KINCARDINE, CHESLEY (SOUTH BRUCE, ON) - The South Bruce OPP will be at two locations Saturday, Dec. 14, to "Stuff-a-Cruiser" going into the holiday season. Between 2-5 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP will be at the Canadian Tire stor...
The Kincardine and District Lions Club presented two donations on “Giving Tuesday,” Dec. 3. The first was $2,500 to the Kincardine Children’s Christmas Campaign (Christmas Hamper Program). Linda Bowers (centre, wearing Santa hat) and Heather Finnie (right) of t...
Elva Delphine Motz (née Stellar) of Point Clark, died peacefully, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at the age of 86. Deeply cherished and forever remembered by her husband of 69 years, Walter Motz. Her comforting words and unwavering patience will be profoundly missed by her dau...
The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre has announced the opening of its newest exhibit, “For the Birds: Upcycled Bird Palaces,” a whimsical showcase of one-of-a-kind birdhouses created by 81-year-old folk artist Graeme Chalmers. The opening will take place Saturday, De...
Erin Gouthro, watershed ecologist with the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA), made a return appearance to the Huron Fringe Field Naturalists, Nov. 26, to report on a forest health study. Begun in 2021, the work was aimed at identifying trend lines in forest health data and ...
There continues to be a need for winter coats, hats, boots and more, in Kincardine. Wendy Cox, who organized the winter coat drive back in October, says a woman came to the Kincardine Good Food Box/Bruce County Outreach at Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine, Thursday morning, looking...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - Dec. 1, at 12:24 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received a traffic complaint about a vehicle along Bruce County Road 20, in the Municipality of Kincardine. On arrival, officers located a single vehicle stuck in the snow. The investigating officer detected signs of im...
Well, aren't you glad you live in Bruce County where we are revelling in the white stuff? Brings back memories of when a grader got stuck on the 12th Concession and the neighbours had to shovel the snow to get it out. Those were the days. That was just after they started snowplowing t...
(LONDON, ON) - Winter weather rolled into Ontario with a vengeance on the weekend, snarling traffic and stranding some motorists for hours on end in hard-hit areas. With a little road-trip planning, you can ensure your family's safety when the snow starts to fly. Safe winter d...
The South Bruce Retired Women Teachers of Ontario/Organization des enseignantes retraitées de l’Ontario (RWTO/OERO) gathered Nov. 21 at the Kincardine United Church to launch the festive season. President Frances Nixon welcomed 32 members and two guests: RWTO Area 1 direct...
Bruce Power has signed a 10-year extension to its Master Service Agreement with Kinectrics Inc., in support of continued excellence in its operation, Life-Extension Program and the production of cancer-fighting medical isotopes. The strategic, long-term collaboration is estimated at $2...
Jaron Kerr (above) is the new director of information technology (IT) services for Bruce County. As a member of the county’s senior leadership team, he will manage teams responsible for end-user computing, server and network infrastructure, software management, cyber security, an...
It was a cold, snowy, blustery evening, but a huge crowd braved the elements to watch the annual Kincardine Santa Claus Parade, Saturday evening, with the theme, “Home For the Holidays.” Organized by the Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce, the parade began at Conna...
Mark Wayne “Tank” Farquhar of Kincardine, died Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Brightshores Health System, Owen Sound. He was 61. Loving son of Barb Farquhar and the late Roy Farquhar (2020). Beloved brother of Lynn Farquhar (Deb Posthumus) of London. Cherish uncle of Madis...
Margaret Visser of Huron-Kinloss Township has won the “Where’s Dave?” contest, with her photo (above) of Kincardine Record freelancer, David Dadson, at the Tiverton Fall Fair in October. Her photo earned eight votes. Second place went to Claudia Gee for her photo (rig...
The Kincardine Record is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month, and we are holding a contest to see how good our readers’ memories are. The only locally-owned and locally-operated on-line news source, serving Kincardine, Ripley, Tiverton, Lucknow and the surrounding area, w...
The Kincardine Ladies Fitness Co-operative was pleased to collect 12 large boxes of non-perishable food to present to the Kincardine Food Bank, Thursday. The co-op members have been gathering up items for a month. Located at 226 Queen Street South in Kincardine, the gym has been in ...
Members of the Kincardine Cross-Country Ski Club and other volunteers have been busy clearing debris from the trails at Stoney Island Conversation Area in hopes of using them this ski season. John Melinz of the ski club said that the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) complet...
Each year, the Township of Huron-Kinloss undergoes a process to create a budget that supports operations and delivers the programs and services required to maintain the high quality of life enjoyed in this community. Through the budget process, choices are made to ensure the services p...
(ORILLIA, ON) - For more than 50 years, the OPP Canine Unit handlers and canines have been supporting front-line and specialized policing functions to keep Ontarians safe. Besides providing assistance for search and rescue, tracking wanted persons, detecting narcotics, and searchi...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary celebrated another amazing year of fund-raising, with a Christmas luncheon, Wednesday afternoon, at the Ripley-Huron Legion. The auxiliary members were thrilled to present a donation of $38,500 to the Kincardine a...
Winter doesn’t officially arrive for three weeks, but the Kincardine area was certainly hit with a blast of snowy weather, Friday. The snowstorm blew in Thursday evening and intensified Friday, bringing heavy snowfall and high wind, and causing blowing and drifting snow. School b...
The International Plowing Match (IPM) 2026 committee, the Ontario Plowmen’s Association and the Bruce County Plowmen’s Association have announced that the IPM logo has been chosen and souvenirs are now available. The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo is scheduled t...
Blyth Festival has announced its 2025 season and the playbill is, once again, set to deliver the theatre’s signature mix of laughter, tears, and a celebration of Canadian history. Artistic director Gil Garratt has chosen five shows that highlight our constant need to change and a...
Grey Bruce Public Health is reporting the area’s first laboratory-confirmed influenza case of the 2024-25 respiratory illness season. A Grey County resident has tested positive for Influenza A. The timing of this first confirmed flu case is more in line with the years precedin...
Robert Gallant won $2,304 in the Catch the Ace draw. He chose Envelope No. 34 which contained the Jack of Clubs. Remember that 50 per cent of all ticket sales support Huron Shores Hospice, the Kincardine Legion, and the Tiverton Lions for local projects in our community. We’ve ...
Winter weather has arrived and Bruce County shares this reminder with the public to be prepared for winter storms with an emergency kit in your vehicle. “Being prepared for winter weather includes being prepared while you are travelling,” says Ray Lux, Bruce County’s ...
(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) - Drivers will see an increase in Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoints throughout the South Bruce OPP coverage area. The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Festive RIDE campaign, which runs from now through to Jan. 1, 2025, is an annual poli...