Bruce County has been recognized for the second year in a row as a Top 100 Employer in southwestern Ontario. This competition recognizes employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. “It is an honour to receive this recognition as one of southwester...
Have you ever wondered how your favourite apples taste the same every time you bite into them? The answer lies in a fascinating horticultural technique called ‘grafting’ - and it’s something you can learn to do yourself. Staff at the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens in Ri...
Hanna Beaune, 20, of Kincardine, an art student at Sheridan College, has her work on display as the guest artist for the month of April, at the Victoria Park Gallery in downtown Kincardine. A recipient of the art gallery's scholarship in 2024, Beaune has been studying film and tele...
Marilyn Farrell (nee Thompson) of Walkerton, formerly of Pine River, died peacefully, April 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Ron Farrell for 55 years. Devoted mother of Paulette (Kevin) and Dave (Julie), and a proud and cherished gran...
The Ripley Curling Club hosted its year-end bash at the community centre last Saturday night. Great food, great music, and a lot of fun for everyone there! Thanks for your support this season. Congratulations to the Kincardine girls Under-15B team that won the Ontario Women's Hocke...
The Co-operators across Bruce County have donated $30,000 toward the fight against human-trafficking in the region. Thursday afternoon, Jennifer Cook of The Co-operators in Kincardine and Stacey Catalano of The Co-operators in Port Elgin presented the funding to Danielle Bois, com...
Kincardine deputy mayor Andrea Clarke has resigned, effective immediately, to take on a significant and well-deserved opportunity in her judicial career as a deputy judge. The municipality made the announcement in a press release, issued Monday. Clarke has served the community with ...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - The South Bruce OPP is warning residents about an ongoing fraud involving scammers impersonating local fire departments. In this scam, individuals receive phone calls from someone claiming to be from a local fire department. The call display may appear to s...
William Arthur (Art) Danahy died peacefully at home in Kincardine, April 9, 2026, in his 86th year. Deeply missed by his beloved wife, Corabelle Grace Danahy (née Thompson), and his loving children, Kevin (Elaine), Terri-ann and Janice. Proud and devoted grandfather of Tyler ...
The Township of Huron-Kinloss is holding its 2026 spring tree sale, with five varieties of trees available for purchase: Three-foot-high, potted saplings Sugar Maple Red Oak White Birch Two-foot-high, ball and burlap saplings White Spruce Black Cedar ...
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has issued a flood outlook statement due to significant rainfall expected throughout the week. Sunday (April 12), the Saugeen watershed received between 10-60 millimetres (mm) of rain. The highest amounts occurred along the Lake Huron sh...
A simple renovation or basic new build could help residents stay close to aging parents or children, support renters and strengthen communities. Bruce County is offering financial support to homeowners who create an affordable rental unit on their property through the Affordable Additi...
The Kincardine Theatre Guild is welcoming four new actors to the stage in its production of "Wyrd Sisters" which opens at the Kincardine Arts Centre, Friday night, April 24. These include Patti Kell as Granny Weatherwax, Savannah DeLuca as Magrat Garlick, Aries Rodriguez as t...
If you're in the market for a trailer or recreational vehicle (RV), head to Pierson Motors for the huge Spring Open House and Sale, May 1-4. Located less than five minutes outside of the Town of Kincardine, at 2065 Concession 12 in Huron-Kinloss, Pierson's is a full automotive ...
Doug Holtby of Kincardine is $500 richer as the first Early Bird winner in the Kin Cares 50/50 Draw. Held Friday afternoon at the Kincardine Legion, this is the first of three Early Bird draws which are part of the 50/50 lottery - a collaboration between the Kincardine and Community He...
The gymnasium at St. Anthony’s School in Kincardine was buzzing with energy and precision as elementary students from across the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board gathered for the second annual robotics challenge. The event brought together young programmers and engineers...
“Rush 50th Anniversary Collage with Platinum LP” 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 celebrates five decades of this band’s legendary m...
Bruce Power remains steadfast in providing clean and reliable energy to Ontario, made-in-Canada medical isotopes to the world health-care community, and driving the economy forward through its operations and project work. The company's 2025 annual review, Powering the Future, was i...
Howard Brown won the Kincardine Community Catch the Ace draw, Wednesday afternoon, taking home $420. He chose Envelope No. 21 which revealed the Queen of Hearts, meaning the Ace of Spades remains in play. Organized by Huron Shores Hospice and the Tiverton and District Lions, the Catch ...
Three students at Kincardine District Senior School (KDSS) have advanced to the Canada-Wide Science Fair, after winning gold medals at the Bluewater Regional Science Fair, held Wednesday, April 1, at the Bayshore in Owen Sound. Jade Lowry will be competing on the national stage for a s...
(BROCKTON, ON) - Saturday, March 28, just before 4 p.m., South Bruce OPP officers were attending a fatal motor vehicle collision on Bruce County Road 3, when they received a call from a citizen that a motor vehicle had collided with a road closure sign, destroying the sign and causing hea...
Are you doing some spring cleaning? Consider donating your gently-used items to the Walker House Museum’s Community Yard Sale! The event will take place, Saturday, May 16, with all proceeds going to support the museum’s operating costs. Your donations make a difference and ...
The path to the skilled trades often begins with a single moment of discovery — picking up a new tool, asking a question, trying a hands-on demo. This spring, young women from Bruce, Grey and Huron counties have that moment. The Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) has announced it...
Wow, what a week! Since our launch last Wednesday, the new Kin Cares 50/50 Draw, a partnership between the Kincardine Legion and the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation, has continued to climb steadily. As of this writing, the jackpot is approaching $8,000. Today (Friday, Apri...
Surging costs for housing, food, heating, and transportation are pushing low-income residents to a breaking point, forcing many to choose between basic necessities. “People are deciding between rent and food, heat and medication,” said a representative of the United Way of ...
The Walker House in Kincardine welcomes everyone to Paddy's Pub Night, Friday, April 24, from 6-9 p.m., featuring a live performance by "Easy Does It." This local band includes musicians Steve Hasbury, Tom Lambert, Karen Weber and Tom Durrant. Come to the Walker House ...
Bruce County council’s endorsement of a new strategic action plan builds on a commitment to create a welcoming, innovative, and thriving workplace. Progressing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Across Bruce County Strategic Action Plan (2026-28) centres on strengthening intern...
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is planning to introduce a new licensed school-age program at Huron Heights Public School, Kincardine, with a target opening of September, 2026, in response to growing demand for care options from families in the Kincardine area. The program would offe...
(LONDON, ON) - Officers with the West Region OPP's 13 detachments issued hundreds of charges during the Easter long weekend traffic campaign. Officers laid 168 charges under Ontario's seatbelt law during the course of the annual seatbelt education ...
The Bruce Botanical Food Gardens in Ripley have partnered with Schooner's Bodega to create a delicious Greek-inspired meal! Proceeds support garden programs and a portion of each purchase goes toward meals to be donated to the Kincardine Food Bank. For $28 per person, enjoy two ...
Last Tuesday evening, Jim and Fran Farrell attended the retirement celebration for Brian O'Connor, founding general manager of East Gen Corporation in Elora. Many past directors of East Gen (formerly Gencor and Eastern Breeders), and dairy industry and agriculture leaders were in atte...
(WINGHAM, ON) - April 7, shortly after 8 a.m., members of the Huron County OPP, along with Huron County Emergency Medical Services and the North Huron Fire Department, responded to the report of an individual who was on fire at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham. The individu...
Residents across Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, and Wellington counties are invited to share more feedback on the Regional Transit Study and share their thoughts on early findings of the study. The short survey, available until April 14, will help explore how to better connect and move residents ...
Join the Municipality of Kincardine in celebrating Earth Week, April 18-27, with a variety of community-led environmental activities and events taking place across the municipality. From shoreline clean-ups and tree-planting to guided nature walks and hands-on activities, there are ple...
(WINGHAM, ON) - April 7, shortly after 8 a.m., members of the Huron County OPP, along with Huron County Emergency Medical Services and the North Huron Fire Department, responded to a fire at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham. The school has been evacuated, and fire crews suc...
A crowd of children and adults braved the cold, windy, rainy weather to take part in the Ripley Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday morning, in Lewis Park. Youngsters, aged 12 and under, registered to receive a number, and then searched the park for the egg with that number on it. They then turn...
Glenn William Morningstar, of Port Elgin, formerly of Lucknow, lovingly known to all as "Mooner," died peacefully, at Chapman House Hospice in Owen Sound, surrounded by his family, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Shirley, for more than 50 years. ...
Emergencies, such as tornadoes, floods, wildfires or extended power outages, can have serious impacts. Not only on people, but on livestock too. That’s why having a clear emergency plan for farms is essential. When building your plan, think through three key scenarios: sheltering...
It was cold, windy and rainy for the annual Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday morning, in Victoria Park, Kincardine, organized by the Kincardine Rotary Club and the Kincardine Agricultural Society. About 100 children and their families gathered for the event, many in raincoats and carrying umb...
Carol Ann Bradley, formerly of Kincardine, died Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the presence of her family, at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, following a brief illness, at the age of 82. Survived by her husband of 58 years, Justice William Bradley; their children, Julia, Melissa and Ia...