With Halloween just a few days away, members of the Kincardine Community Singers dressed up for a "spooky" rehearsal, Wednesday night, at Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine. Besides the usual black-and-orange outfits, there were a number of fabulous costumes, including "Superman Santa"...
It's that time of year again, when we turn back time.Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 a.m.So, remember to turn your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night, and enjoy that extra hour of sleep!It's also a good time to check the batteries in your smoke al...
Harold Moris Elphick of Lucknow, died Oct. 29, 2026, in Kitchener at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Betty Anne, passing away on their 66th wedding anniversary. Dear father of Lynn and Joe VanRooy, and daughter-in-law, Deb Elphick. Predeceased by his son, Barry, in 2005. Proud gra...
Grey Bruce Public Health has announced the appointment of two new directors who will join the organization’s senior leadership team. Lindsay Johnston will serve as the director of community health, while Jillian Fenik will serve as director of health protection. Both Johnston and ...
Ronald Harold Burrows of Kincardine died peacefully, Oct. 27, 2026, surrounded by his family, at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton, in his 90th year. His loss will be felt deeply by his four sons, Daniel (Pam), Dennis (Donna), Derrick (Karen), Michael (Julie). Greatly missed by his grandch...
Brenda Elizabeth Stewart (nee Culbert) of Kincardine died peacefully, Oct. 28, 2026, at the Kincardine Hospital, in her 66th year. Beloved wife of Allan Bruce Stewart, and mother of Richard Lazette, Michelle (Lucas) Robertson and Adam (Maria) Stewart. Very adored Grammy of her grandch...
Thank you to everyone for supporting the Poppy Campaign again this year. Every poppy you wear, every donation you drop in a poppy box, and every hour given by our volunteers, adds up to real help for veterans and their families right here in our community. Seeing poppies being worn all ov...
Laureine Elizabeth Trepanier (Myers), formerly of Kincardine, died Oct. 27, 2026, at Lee Manor Long-Term Care facility in Owen Sound, in her 92nd year. She was born in Dover Township, County of Kent, July 12, 1935. Throughout her life, she made her home in Wallaceburg, Kincardine, Port E...
Corrine Hogeveen won the Kincardine Community Catch the Ace draw, Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 28, taking home $263. She chose Envelope No. 26 which revealed the Queen of Diamonds, meaning the Ace of Spades remains in play. Organized by Huron Shores Hospice and the Tiverton and District Lio...
Harry Clarke Gregg, formerly of Kincardine, died peacefully, at Oakville Trafalgar Hospital, Oct. 20, 2026, at the age of 93. Born April 7, 1933, in Kincardine, Harry lived a long, accomplished, and meaningful life filled with love, family, and deep connections. Though his life and caree...
If you're wondering why the west end of Victoria Park, Kincardine, is fenced off, it's for the construction of a new performance stage which will take about three to four weeks. That's the word from the Municipality of Kincardine which states that the park will remain open during constru...
About 40 people received warm winter coats and accessories, thanks to the hard work of local volunteers, the support of local businesses and the generosity of the community. Donations were collected throughout September and October, with the distribution held Thursday and Friday, Oct. 22...
(BROCKTON, ON) - Oct. 27, at 7:33 p.m., the South Bruce OPP, Bruce County Paramedic Services, and the Brockton Fire Department responded to a serious collision at the intersection of Bruce County Road 19 and Concession 8, in the Municipality of Brockton. The collision involved a passenge...
The last meeting of 2026 for the Ripley Horticultural Society's "For Our Youth" Club was held Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre, where the group rented the kitchen for a few hours of cooking fun! Leader Kim Lowry took Roll Call by asking the members what their favou...
(GODERICH, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged an individual with three criminal offences, following the theft of a bicycle in the Town of Goderich. Friday, Oct. 23, Huron County OPP officers responded to a theft report in Goderich. Police spoke to the victim whose bicycle had been st...
David Benson Rutledge, of Holyrood, known to family and friends as Dave, died Oct. 25, 2026, at Wingham and District Hospital, surrounded by family, at the age of 52. He was a hard-working, independent man with a big heart and a generous spirit. He was the kind of person you turned to wh...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - The Huron County OPP encourages families to plan for a memorable and safe Halloween, this Saturday. Halloween is one of our favourite traditions; however, with the added excitement and distractions of candy and costumes, safety rules may be forgotten. As such, the Hu...
Bruce Power and its supplier partners have donated $100,000 to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada to mark Brain Tumour Awareness Week. The donation will support the foundation’s efforts to provide children and families affected by brain tumours, with meaningful support, resource...
Barb Fisher (above left, with Kincardine deputy mayor-elect Rory Cavanagh) is the new mayor of Kincardine after winning the race against incumbent Kenneth Craig and Ward 2 councillor Bill Stewart, in the municipal election, Monday night. The unofficial results came in around 8:30 p.m., w...
Cynthia Joy Church, formerly of Kincardine, died peacefully, at Hanover and District Hospital, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in her 58th year. Lovingly remembered by her brother, Paul Church (Margaret) of Kincardine; her nephews, Tim Church (Maryheather) of Kincardine and Steven Church (Julia)...
Congratulations to all Kincardine District Senior School Grade 12 graduates who marked their Commencement, Oct 9, Thanksgiving weekend! We wish you well on your scholastic and employment endeavours! So, more October birthdays to celebrate - Happy Birthday to Gail Lotton, Jeff Knapp, Meli...
Eddie Clifford "Ed" Roppel of Bruce Township, died peacefully, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, with family by his side, at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Donna (nee Harrington). Loving Dad of Laurie and her husband, Chris Sirois, and Patrick and his wife, Lin...
It was a proud day for Huron Shores Hospice as it held the official ribbon-cutting of the third residential suite, Serenity, at Tiverton Park Manor, Friday morning. This one joins the first two suites, Trillium and Tranquility, in providing compassionate, end-of-life care, close to home...
The South Bruce branch of the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario/Organization des enseignantes retraitées de l’Ontario (RWTO/OERO) had a great turn-out for the Oct. 16 meeting at the Ripley-Huron Legion Hall with nearly three dozen members in attendance. President JoAnn Ruet...
The Kincardine Fit Body Boot Camp has donated school supplies and a monetary contribution, to the United Way of Bruce and Grey Backpack Program. Coach Mirona Sommer was on hand, Oct. 1, to present the donation to Wendy Cox, representing the backpack program. The local group has been sup...
The Class of 2026 was honoured at the Kincardine District Senior School Grade 12 Commencement, held Friday night, Oct. 9, at the school. The evening began with the graduates being piped in, followed by "O Canada," played by the KDSS senior band. Bluewater District School Board trustee J...
“Hang Loose - Dogs in Van," by C.R. Townsend, 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 is a licensed print of multiple dogs inside an old-school Volkswagen van, dri...
Glen Michael Chaput of Kincardine died Oct. 21, 2026, at the age of 70. A devoted husband, loving father, and proud Papa, he meant the world to his family and friends. He shared 45 wonderful years of marriage with his wife, Carol Anne (Wilson), the love of his life. Together, they enjoy...
Everyone is welcome to Ladies' Night at Kincardine Home Hardware, Thursday, Nov. 12, from 6-8 p.m. This is always a fun evening of shopping, laughter, and great company. Shop with some wonderful local vendors, enjoy a great night out, and bring your girlfriends. Mark your calendars and...
IMPAIRED CHARGE LAID AFTER TRAFFIC STOP (KINCARDINE, ON) - A resident of Michigan has been charged with impaired driving, following a traffic stop in the Municipality of Kincardine. Wednesday, Oct. 21, after 11 p.m., South Bruce OPP officers were patrolling in the Municipality of Kincar...
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, minister of rural affairs, and Raymond Cho, minister of seniors and accessibility, invite Ontario residents to submit nominations for the 2026 Ontario Senior Achievement Awards. Each year, the program recognizes extraordinary seniors who, after the age of 6...
Everyone is welcome to Walker House Remembers, a special exhibit and speaker presentation, at the Walker House Museum in downtown Kincardine, next month. Saturday, Nov. 7, from 3-4:30 p.m., guest speaker Kent Kraemer will talk about the 160th Bruce Battalion and the young men from the co...
A solemn note this week as Branch 183 joins the entire Legion family in mourning the four Canadian Armed Forces members who lost their lives in a fire during a training exercise at CFB Wainwright, Saturday, Oct. 17: Sergeant Morgan Wong of Edmonton, Private Shaun Farrell of Prince Albert,...
Patricia Crow of Kincardine won the Kincardine Community Catch the Ace draw, Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, taking home $319. She chose Envelope No. 12 which revealed the Two of Clubs, meaning the Ace of Spades remains in play. Organized by Huron Shores Hospice and the Tiverton and Distri...
Adèle Anne Kaminski of Kincardine died Oct. 20, 2026, at the age of 71. She was born in 1954, to parents Perc and Rita (Tellier) Brydges, shortly after they decided to leave city life behind and pursue an entirely different lifestyle on the River Road near Port Elgin in Bruce Coun...
Q: What are the recommendations this fall for seasonal vaccines? Do we really need to be getting another COVID-19 vaccine? A: That is a very good question and warrants discussion. Many of us were not afraid to bare our arms to protect not only ourselves but also those around us years ago...
Bruce Willits of Lucknow, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, surrounded by family, in his 73rd year. Husband of Barb, and father of Cindy (Trevor) Black, Melanie (Joel) Toner, Chris (Samantha) Willits and Nicole Willits (Darren Austin). Proud grandfather of Hunter, Cheyenne, Bennett, Carson...
(WALKERTON, ON) - The South Bruce OPP has charged an individual after recovering stolen property in Walkerton. Wednesday, Oct. 21, shortly after 7 a.m., officers received reports of the theft of property during the overnight hours, at an address on John Street in Walkerton. As a result o...
John M. 'Jack' Blue of Listowel died peacefully, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, at Listowel Memorial Hospital, in his 95th year. Loving husband of Marilyn (Johnson) Blue for 66 wonderful years. Treasured father of Danette Blue, and proud grandfather of Katrina. His loss will be felt by his si...
DRIVER CHARGED AFTER INCIDENT AT WALKERTON COURT (WALKERTON, ON) - A resident of West Grey has been charged following an incident in the Walkerton. Oct. 19, shortly after 11:30 a.m., South Bruce OPP officers providing security at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton, observed an in...