The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) is monitoring rising water levels across the Saugeen watershed as warm temperatures, rainfall, and melting snow combine to drive the annual spring freshet (run-off). While spring flooding is a natural part of life in Ontario watersheds, ...
The Walker House Museum in Kincardine is hosting a special screening of the film, "Incandescence," Saturday, March 28, from 2-4 p.m. Every summer, wildfires increasingly ravage places around the globe, darkening skies with thick smoke and reducing communities to ash and debri...
The Maitland Valley Conservation Area (MVCA) has issued a flood watch for all municipalities in the Maitland and Nine Mile River watersheds. This means flooding is possible but not imminent or certain. Warm temperatures moved in on the weekend, with significant snowmelt and forecasts o...
Bruce Power has, once again, been named a top employer for its efforts to promote inclusion across its workforce. This recognition marks the sixth consecutive year that the company has been included in the list of companies that make a welcoming workforce a priority. The recognition wa...
It was a dark and rainy night as 70 brave souls jumped into a tank of icy water, Friday evening, at the second annual Polar Plunge in Kincardine, raising more than $19,000 for Special Olympics Ontario. Organizer Haydon Armstrong of NPX welcomed the huge crowd and was excited to announc...
So did anyone catch the lunar eclipse Tuesday morning? It was out there until the clouds swallowed it up, quite interesting anyways. Our skies are always changing, and so is the time this weekend! Spring ahead with your clocks! Celebrating birthdays this past week or so, were John Farr...
Congratulations to Miranda Graham’s Grade 6 class at Huron Heights Public School in Kincardine, for winning this year's Inclusive Education competition, organized by Community Living of Kincardine and District. Using the Community Living of Kincardine and ...
The Bluewater District School Board is expanding student access to tutoring support to address challenges due to this year’s increased frequency of inclement weather days. "Learning Lift: Bluewater District School Board Virtual After-Hours Tutoring" is now available to ...
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson was in Kincardine, Friday afternoon, to acknowledge the impact a Resilient Communities Fund grant of $113,600, from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, has had on Big Brothers and Big Sisters of South Bruce North Huron. Received in 2024, the funds have been u...
Janet Marie Casler of Kincardine died March 4, 2026, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, with her final days surrounded by family, friends and so much love. She was 80. Born March 3, 1946, in Mitchell, she the daughter of Welby Casler and Dorothy Engel (Casler). Survi...
The Bervie Women’s Institute met at the Bervie United Church, Wednesday at 10 a.m., and president Bev Berndt opened the meeting with "O Canada." Convener Diane Wilson then introduced our guest speaker, Andrew Courtney, owner of the Commonplace Market in downtown Kincard...
Get ready for a March Break filled with excitement, discovery, and family-friendly entertainment at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre! From March 16-21, the museum will be transformed into a hub of fun with an incredible line-up of movies, magic, wildlife, demonstrations, and...
The South Bruce OPP has reported that the northbound lanes of Bruce County Road 7, between Concession 2 and 4, south of Ripley, are closed due to sections of the road being washed out. Motorists are advised to drive with caution. Bruce County is also notifying the public that some r...
The Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation has announced that registration opens Thursday, March 12, for the inaugural Lighthouse-to-Lighthouse Half Marathon and 5K race. This new signature event, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4, will take runners on a breathtaking journey from t...
Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. That means clocks move ahead one hour at 2 a.m., Sunday, March 8. 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...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - March 4, the South Bruce OPP, in partnership with the Grey Bruce Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, hosted a human-trafficking awareness community town hall event at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine. to residents across Grey-Bruce for more than 15 years. H...
Phase 2 of the rehabilitation project on the Durham Street Bridge in Walkerton, will resume Monday, March 9. Initially, motorists can expect intermittent lane closures on the bridge, with traffic control measures in place. Within the month, the bridge will tran...
Victoria Anne (Vicky) Cooper (nee Gayda) of Kincardine died peacefully, with family by her side and lifted in prayer, March 3, 2026, at Trillium Court Seniors' Community, Kincardine, at the age of 67. Vicky leaves behind her loving children, Allan, Kurtis, and Melissa; their spouse...
Donald (Don) Eyre of Kincardine died peacefully, March 3, 2026, in his 96th year. Loving father of Doug (Carrie) and Maureen. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Ruth (2022); cherished youngest child, Carol (2007); infant grandson, Mark (2000); and parents, Will and Doris Eyre. Also...
We are making progress toward launching our new Kin Cares 50/50 draw, and things are still looking good to make April the first month of draws. If you haven’t heard yet, this is a joint initiative between the Kincardine Legion and the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation....
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON)- The South Bruce OPP is stepping up school bus enforcement. From March 2-13, OPP officers across West Region will be on the look-out for drivers who fail to stop for school buses. This two-week traffic safety initiative will focus on school bus safety t...
IMPAIRED DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER TRAFFIC COMPLAINT (NORTH HURON, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged a Huron-Kinloss Township resident with impaired driving offences, following a traffic complaint in the Township of North Huron. Just after 3 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 28, Huron Cou...
Lynn Hatten (above) is the new director of corporate services for Bruce County, as of March 2. As a member of the county’s senior leadership team, she directs sustainable and transparent financial services, and oversees purchasing, risk management&nb...
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has issued a watershed statement, warning of extremely hazardous conditions and possible flooding, due to considerable snow-melt and run-off into local watercourses. Forecasts indicate a multi-day warming period, beginning Wednesday (Mar...
Lucknow’s Music in the Fields has been named among the Top 100 festivals and events in Ontario for the fourth year in a row. The list of 2026 honourees was announced Feb. 25 as part of Festivals and Events Ontario’s “SUSTAIN” Conference in Kitchener. “W...
To protect municipal roads and reduce maintenance costs during the spring thaw, the Municipality of Kincardine enforces annual half-load restrictions from March 1 to April 30, annually. During this time, all vehicles are restricted to a maximum of five tonnes per axle (5,000 kilograms ...
The South Bruce OPP has welcomed cadet David Fincher (above) to the team. Born and raised in Huron County, Fincher’s familiarity with the area, combined with his commitment to public service, will be an asset as he begins his career with the OPP. Having graduated from Conestoga C...
The Bruce County Public Library welcomes patrons to experience a week of wonder with Magical March Break programs. Designed for children in Grades 1-6, this year’s programs are hands-on fun with a lot of magic, at all 17 library branches. Each branch offers ench...
(GODERICH, ON) - Members of the Huron County OPP auxiliary volunteered at the Coldest Night of The Year Walk, Saturday, Feb. 28, in the Town of Goderich. People of all ages gathered to show their support and make this annual fund-raising event a success! About 250 walkers on 47 te...
The Ripley and District Horticultural Society's “For Our Youth” Club welcomed 19 members to the first meeting, held Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Now Playing Family Centre in Kincardine. There was a great mix of new and familiar faces. Leaders Rhonda, Brad and Kimberlee int...
Hugh Mason of Ripley died peacefully in his sleep, with his beloved wife by his side, March 1, 2026, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, in his 90th year. Survived by his wife of 67 years, Patt (nee Raney). Loving father of his daughters, Sharyll and Shelley; and son,...
The Kincardine Spring Market and Eid Bazaar will be held Saturday, March 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine. Enjoy a vibrant shopping experience with 25-plus local artisans and vendors offering a wonderful variety of handmade goods, unique finds, and specia...
Alberta Smith (nee MacKinnon) of Tiverton died Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton, just shy of her 99th birthday. Beloved mother of Dianne (Jim) Sanderson, and Carolyn Hamilton (Don Roppel); and mother- in- law of Sandra Smith. Cherished grandmother of Kerry, J...
GOOD SAMARITANS REPORT IMPAIRED DRIVER (MILDMAY, ON) - Feb. 25, the South Bruce OPP responded to the report of a possible impaired driver at a business on Highway 9 in the Town of Mildmay. While officers were en route, police received a second call about the same vehicle which was n...
Norman James “Sam” MacGregor of Kincardine, a resident of Inverlyn Lake Estates in Huron-Kinloss Township, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in his 93rd year. Predeceased by the love of his life, Joan (née Nicholas), with whom...
About 150 people joined in the fourth annual Coldest Night of the Year Walk, Saturday evening, at the Kincardine Legion, raising more than $40,000 in support of the Kincardine Good Food Box Neighbour-to-Neighbour Initiative, and the United Way of Bruce Grey Teams gathered for photos in...
Linda Pagnotta (above, photo by Lindsey Macdonald Photography) has been working as an actor for the past eight years, beginning in theatre and then film and television. Now, the Kincardine woman sees her career coming full circle with a return to the stage. "I joined the K...
Ripley's annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 4, at Lewis Park. Hosted by Rosewood RVilla Retirement Living, registration runs from 11 a.m. to Noon when the hunt begins. The event is, once again, proudly supported by the Ripley and District Lions Club. This belove...
Well the month of February, 2026, has flown by again As this was the month for our auxiliary's Bakeless Bake Sale And THANKS to our caring and generous community Our first fund-raising event this year did very well! The auxiliary works extremely hard to raise money To buy much-...
Everyone is looking forward to spring, none more so than members of the Ripley and District Horticultural Society and not just because they want to work in their gardens. Adverse weather this winter has played havoc with the schedule, resulting in a cancellation of the January meeting, an...