Monday, Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson was joined by Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker, and Paul Rosebush, president and chief executive officer of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, in a meeting at Queen's Park with with health ministry officials to discuss the impending closure ...
The Grey Bruce Health Unit reports that a child who was diagnosed with tetanus is improving and has been moved from intensive care to a pediatric medical bed. The unimmunized child from the Grey-Bruce is the first recorded case of tetanus in Grey and Bruce counties, stated the health u...
ELECTRIC POCKET BIKE STOLEN OVERNIGHT (WALKERTON, ON) – May 31, at 5:21 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft from a residence along Durham Street West in Walkerton. Sometime between 9 p.m. May 30, and 5 p.m. May 31, an electric pocket bike was...
Thanks to the Ripley Agricultural Society for the delicious spaghetti supper Sunday evening. As usual, the community support was great. Janet Nixon, Marilyn Reid, Janet Rhody and Deanna Scott attended the Bruce County Women's Institute District Annual in Wiarton, May 28. Mary An...
Q: There are so many options to take for sleep; how do I choose? A: Some people have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep; these people are said to suffer from insomnia. Insomnia can often be a short-term problem; but, unfortunately for many, it can persist indefinitely a...
The Kincardine Community Singers are not only bringing you some fabulous music in their spring concert, "Songwriters Circle," they are also featuring some superb local talent in a pre-concert show. The concert, slated for June 6 and 7, at Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine,...
While overall numbers were down slightly from 2013, there were close to 600 site visitors at this year's Doors Open Kincardine, held May 23-24. Co-ordinator Laura Haight said initial reviews indicate that just over 67 per cent were from out-of-area, meaning beyond Kincardine, Riple...
Wallace “Fraser” Lamont of Kincardine, formerly of Bruce Township, died at home surrounded by his family, Friday, May 29, 2015, at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Dorothy (née Campbell). Dear father of Terry (Rhonda) Lamont of Port Elgin and Darlene (S...
It was the trip of a lifetime for the Kincardine Scottish and the Kincardine Legion Colour Party as they travelled to Holland, May 1-10, to help celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands (1945-2015) - "Welcome Again Veterans!" It is a Kincard...
Four farm families are extremely disappointed that their application to appeal the wind turbine projects in their neighbourhoods, has been turned down by the highest court in Ontario. Thursday (May 28), the Court of Appeal for Ontario denied leave to appeal, to the Drennans, Dixons, Ry...
If you're looking for flowers, plants and shrubs to embellish the gardens around your home, stop in at Kincardine Home Hardware, where the garden centre is in full swing. Choose from an assortment of annuals and perennials, in a variety of gorgeous colours, as well as hanging b...
The Tiverton Agricultural Society is looking for Hay Crops to be judged, and Jim Young is looking for anyone interested in having their fields judged, New Hay and Established, please call 519-368-7177 to register. The Tiverton Agricultural Society is hosting a Bruce County Beef...
Filming in Kincardine was like a breath of fresh air for the Toronto cast and crew of the movie, "Red Spring." About a dozen people arrived May 2 at the farm of Doug and Joan Storrey, and the residence of Stacey Millar, which was home base for three weeks of shooting. While s...
Springtime means tree-planting time. And there has been a substantial amount of that taking place in the Kincardine area this month. For the fifth year in a row, the Penetangore Watershed Group helped Kincardine’s local environment and supported environmental education with the a...
An unimmunized child from the Grey-Bruce region has been diagnosed with tetanus and has been hospitalized in critical condition. The Grey Bruce Health Unit says this is the first recorded case of tetanus in Grey and Bruce counties. Tetanus (lockjaw) is rare in Ontario, on av...
The official ribbon-cutting for the new location of Progressive Results Group (PRG) on Lambton Street, Kincardine, was held earlier this month. But the deal was struck back in December, for the company to purchase C&I Graphics, owned by Irv and Carolynn Mills. PRG owner Dylan Bartl...
Barb Grubb's Grade 8 students from Ripley-Huron Community School, had the opportunity to do some hands-on learning about the environment, Wednesday. The class travelled to the McLarty Environmental Study Area where students had a fun afternoon, thanks to the help of members of the ...
Awards, flowers and desserts were the highlights of the meeting of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine hospital auxiliary, Wednesday night at the hospital. President Ginny Ross welcomed 29 members and three volunteers with the hospital gift shop: Joan Threndyle, Marj Koberi...
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has granted a five-year operating licence renewal for Bruce Power to continue running the world's largest nuclear power plant, at the Bruce Nuclear site in the Municipality of Kincardine. The renewal comes after extensive public consult...
A good whodunit generally includes a bit of sarcasm and dry humour. But the Kincardine Theatre Guild's production of "Murder by the Book" takes that a few steps further with a fast-paced murder mystery comedy that races from the sublime to the ridiculous until the murdere...
For the fifth consecutive year, Bruce Power has launched a scholarship program aimed at students pursuing post-secondary education in Bruce, Grey and Huron counties. Students enrolled in a skilled-trade, college or university for the 2015-16 academic year are invited to apply f...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – With the arrival of warm summer weather, the South Bruce OPP reminds pet owners that a hot vehicle is no place for a pet. A domesticated pet is dependent on the owner for proper care, such as food, shelter and water. On a day where the ...
Kincardine will be part of the 8th annual Interprovincial Air Tour which begins this Thursday and runs through Sunday. Eight years ago a group of avid pilots from Northern Ontario got together and formulated a plan for the Interprovincial Air Tour. The idea was to visit airports in Ont...
Huron-Bruce MP Ben Lobb has announced that the federal government will provide $250,574 in funding to more than 100 organizations in the riding, through the Canada Summer Jobs Program, to create 116 jobs this summer for young Canadians. “Through Canada Summer Jobs, we are helping...
This week, the Ontario Ombudsman released his report on Hydro One billing practices, a report he launched after Progressive Conservative (PC) MPP Randy Hillier urged him to look into the problem after the Ombudsman's office had received more than 10,700 complaints. The scathing rep...
(KINCARDINE TWP, ON) - A Kincardine Township man has been charged, following a dog attack in Inverhuron last month. The South Bruce OPP received a call April 9 at 9:48 a.m., reporting an incident of two dogs attacking another dog. The investigation has culminated with a charge...
The weather was picture-perfect for Kincardine Prom, Saturday night, at the Kincardine dance hall pavilion. A large group of young people, most of them part of the graduating Class of 2015, gathered at the Kincardine Rock Garden for photos, prior to the Prom. They then enjoyed a meal a...
The Huron Heights Public School students have been busy preparing for the spring music festivals and final Spring Music Night. Students from Grades 4-8 represented the school very well in both the Grey County Kiwanis Festival of Music in Owen Sound and the Midwestern Rotary Music...
(PAISLEY, ON) – May 23, at 9:47 p.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol along Queen Street South in Paisley, noticed a man operating a Honda TRX All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) along the street, without wearing a helmet. The ATV was stopped and the operator was found to have be...
Congratulations to Earl Elliott who celebrated his 92nd birthday last week. Family and friends gathered at the home of Joyce and John Farrell to help him celebrate. Our sympathy is sent to the families of Alan Hodgins, Harry Jacobi and Elaine Lavery. Our though...
IMPAIRED DRIVER LEADS POLICE ON LENGTHY CHASE (ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) - A 61-year-old London man is facing several charges in relation to a lengthy police chase that occurred May 17. Just after 2:30 p.m., Huron County OPP officers received a complaint of...
What began as a discussion about renovations to the Kincardine Arts Centre, turned into a debate over the location of the tourist booth, at the Kincardine council meeting Wednesday night (May 20). In committee-of-the-whole, deputy mayor Jacqueline Faubert said council approved Phases 1...
For those living along the shoreline or interested in shoreline issues, Healthy Lake Huron (Clean Water, Clean Beaches) has released its 2015 information newsletter which highlights some of the environmental work under way to protect and improve water quality along Lake Huron’s shor...
The Bruce County household hazardous waste collection day drew a long line-up of vehicles to the public works yard in the Town of Kincardine, Saturday, May 9. People were pleased to dispose of a variety of hazardous waste, such as paint, oil, batteries chemicals, fertilizer, and other ...
Q: I have been hearing a lot about the herb, curcumin, recently. Can you help separate fact from fiction for me? A: Curcumin is a naturally-occurring substance that has been around for centuries but is only now beginning to achieve a level of status for its proposed health bene...
Thursday, May 28 - Cash Bingo. Doors open at 6 p.m. and Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Friday, May 29, at 7 p.m., is the Kitchen Party in the Clubroom. If you can play piano, guitar, violin, banjo, bass, etc., we need your talents. Spectators are also welcome Saturday, May 30 - weekly...
Spring has sprung, and with that comes MUD! During Outdoor Play, Kindergarten students at Ripley-Huron Community School became curious about all the mud puddles on their playground. The Kindergarten team took this spark of interest, and together with the students, brainstormed muddy ac...
Brenda Colquhoun's Grades 2 and 3 class at Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School released the fish they had raised all fall and winter, beside the Kincardine Fish Hatchery, Wednesday afternoon, April 29. The students then toured the fish hatchery, walked to the Kincardine Libr...
The long-awaited Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band Saturday Night Parades begin June 27. Every evening through the summer, until Sept. 5, the band will march down Queen Street in downtown Kincardine to Quinn Plaza and back, beginning at 8 p.m. Once it returns to Victoria Park, the band ...
If you want to see inside some beautiful private homes, places of business and points of interest in the Municipality of Kincardine, get a brochure and tour Doors Open Kincardine this weekend. There are 18 sites on the tour, half of which are new to the event which was last held in 201...