Shirley Joanne Thompson (nee Morris) of Glammis died peacefully, at Kincardine Hospital Sept. 17, 2026, at the age of 92. Beloved mother of Colleen, Cheryl, Barbara (Scott) and John (Catharine). Cherished by her grandchildren, who were the loves of her life, Sam (Linzi), Tom (Nicole), ...
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of South Bruce North Huron is inviting families, friends, co-workers, and puzzle enthusiasts to put their skills to the test at "Puzzle Palooza," a fun and competitive fund-raising event taking place Thursday evening, Oct. 15, at the Walker House in downtown K...
More than 80 seniors and staff from Trillium Court Seniors’ Community in Kincardine, and Rosewood RVilla Retirement Living in Ripley, gathered at the Kincardine Pavilion, Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 8, for the annual seniors’ picnic, hosted by the Rotary Club of Kincardine. The ...
The Kincardine and District Horticultural Society recently welcomed guest speaker Ruth Price (above), an avid gardener and horticulturalist, who shared her knowledge and enthusiasm for one of nature’s most fascinating gardening treasures: bulbs. Her presentation, “Bulbs ...
Johannis “John” Van Erp of Kincardine died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at Trillium Court Seniors' Community, in his 84th year. He leaves behind a legacy of love as the devoted husband of Marion, caring father to Matthew, and proud Opa of Jaedyn and Taryn. Predeceased by his par...
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, Ontario minister of rural affairs, is pleased to celebrate the inaugural Rural Ontario Week at the Bruce County International Plowing Match and Rural, located just west of Walkerton, from Sept. 22-26. Rural Ontario Week is a celebration of what makes rural ...
Dick Richards of North Gower, Ottawa, formerly of Lucknow, died peacefully, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at the Queensway Carleton Hospital, at the age of 82. Survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Mary-Lou; daughter, Colleen (Bryan); and son, Daniel. Also sorely missed by his grandchi...
The sixth annual Huron-Bruce Kidney Walk has raised $19,800 in support of the Kidney Foundation. Held Sunday morning at Station Beach, Kincardine, the event drew teams and individuals from Goderich, along with the steadfast crew of Kincardine and Ripley, led by organizers Cathy Penningto...
Where else could you see cowgirls, lumberjacks, square-dancing tractors and plowing competitions, all in the same venue? As excitement builds for this year's International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM), in Bruce County, Sept. 22-26, Bruce Power is proud to reaffirm its support as a ...
Some of you may have read or heard about something called a "Men's Shed" but what is it? This is an independently-operated group that works to improve men’s health by combating loneliness and depression, through interaction with other men. There are no expectations other than to g...
For the fourth year in a row, Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine, is holding a Winter Coat Drive, assisting those in need of adequate outerwear for a Bruce County winter. Organizer Wendy Cox urges people to ransack their closets for anything they're not using that would keep a person w...
Bruce County is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first time it hosted the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo back in 1976, and looks forward to welcoming thousands to this year's event, slated west of Walkerton, next week. The organizing committee held a media day, Friday,...
Let’s start off this week with a huge thank you to everyone who was involved in planning and running last weekend's Down East Lobster Feast. It was a fantastic night and we thank Lobster Jamie, Lighthouse Keeper Peter Wolfe, as well as Kathryn Hart and the kitchen gang for putting t...
The following is a community update from the Kincardine Hospital capital campaign co-chairpersons, Graham Mahood and Kathryn Freimanis: The Kincardine hospital redevelopment and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) project continues to gain momentum as our community rallies together toward t...
The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre has announced the opening of Witness Blanket, a nationally-touring exhibition based on the work of artist Carey Newman (Hayalthkin'geme). Now on view through November, the exhibit takes inspiration from a woven blanket. The cedar-framed artwork...
Margaret "Eileen" (Huston) Rife of Cambridge, died peacefully, into the presence of her Lord and Saviour, Sept. 12, 2026, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, with family by her side. Loving wife of David (predeceased, 2011). Devoted mother and grandmother of Charlene (Colin Campbell), Ashle...
The Ripley-Huron Fall Fair runs next weekend, Sept. 25-26, and this year, the Ripley Agricultural Society is partnering with the International Highland Games Federation (IHGF) to bring the Amateur Men’s Canadian Championships to the fair. The IHGF has gathered the best throwers in ...
Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine, is hosting the H&H Trio, Friday, Oct. 16, from 7-9 p.m. This group features some of the best vocalists and musicians in Bruce County. It consists of sopranos Liz Coates and Erin Milley-Patey and baritone John Low, offering a wide-ranging repertoi...
Carol Ann Atkinson (nee Helm) of Lucknow, died Sept. 13, 2026, at the Wingham Hospital, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late D.W. Woody Atkinson, who predeceased her in 2024. Dear mother of David (Karen) of Auburn, Steven of Lucknow, Ken (Linda) of Lucknow, and Debra of Waterloo...
Q: Along with my aging body, I am concerned about dementia. I have close friends who are trying to manage it with their partners and it looks very challenging. What can I be doing now to improve my brain health? A: That is an excellent question and one that warrants attention. As a socie...
David J.R. Secord, a descendant of Dr. Solomon Secord, and Corporation Athabasca have commenced legal proceedings against the Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine arising from the destruction of the historic Dr. Solomon Secord Monument. The announcement was made in a press rele...
Summer is winding down quickly and now that everyone is back to school again, we'll all get back to a routine?! Thank you to all the teachers, bus drivers, and school staff who look after our young people everyday! Did you know that Sept. 9 was National Emergency Services Day? So, anothe...
Robert William Powell of Belfast, south of Lucknow, died peacefully at Stratford Memorial Hospital, Sept. 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 67. Deeply missed by his loving partner of 33 years, Michele; and his four children, Katherine, Jennifer (Neil), Chantell (Mi...
Margaret Jessie Riggin of Chatham, formerly of Kincardine, died Sept. 13, 2026, at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, just 13 days shy of her 76th birthday. Predeceased by her beloved partner of 46 years, Jake Baylis. Margie was the daughter of the late Mel and Florence (née...
Do you think you’re brave enough to spend the night with the ghosts of Kincardine’s past? Then head to the Walker House Museum in downtown Kincardine, for a professionally-led ghost hunt with Supernatural Mysteries Inc., Friday, Oct. 2. Learn how to use real ghost-hunti...
Della Catherine Quinn of Kincardine died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at the Southampton Care Centre in her 92nd year. Beloved mother of Len (Bonnie) Johnston of Meaford, Joan (Steve) Winter of Goderich, Ronald (Janice Thompson) Johnston of Texas, Sherry (Alex) West of Chesley Lake, and Bi...
Hans Lochbihler of Kincardine died peacefully, Aug. 30, 2026, after a prolonged and courageous battle with kidney disease, in his 78th year. He was a devoted son, husband, father, brother and friend to the many who knew him. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Susan (Sue); his brothers, ...
Kincardine council has agreed to hire a landscape architect to come up with a conceptual design for the lands currently used by the Bluewater Trailer Park, located on Saugeen Street, between Lambton and Durham Streets, in the Town of Kincardine. At the meeting Wednesday night (Sept. 9), ...
Murray Jamieson of Huron-Kinloss Township has retired from the Pine River Watershed Initiative Network (PRWIN) board of directors after 15 years of hard work and dedication to the organization. Chairman Dave Grant commended Jamieson who served on the board and took on responsibilities in...
The Ontario government is investing $8.5-million in Bruce County, and $8.4-million in Huron County, through the Land Ambulance Service Grant, to connect more people to emergency care faster and increase the availability of paramedics and ambulances in the community. "Every second ma...
Bruce County is inviting community members to visit Brucelea Haven and Gateway Haven, Friday, Sept. 18. This is part of Long-Term Care Community Engagement Day, celebrating the role long-term care homes play in communities across Ontario. This special day gives visitors an opportunity to...
The Kincardine Terry Fox Run will be held Sunday, Sept. 20, with registration beginning at 8 a.m., and the run at 9 a.m., at the Davidson Centre. The 46th annual event will feature members of the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band leading the first lap around the track before the participants...
The Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation was honoured to recognize a remarkable gift this week. Keith and Linda Battler of Kincardine have generously contributed $50,000 toward the Kincardine Hospital and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) redevelopment project, helping to tran...
(GODERICH, ON) - Saturday, Sept. 12, just before 2:30 p.m., the Huron County OPP, along with Huron County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), responded to a motor vehicle collision on Quebec Street in the Town of Goderich. A five-year-old pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle and suffer...
The Huron-Bruce Kidney Walk will continue tomorrow (Sept. 13) at Station Beach, Kincardine, but due to unforeseen circumstances, the Bar Down barbecue has been cancelled. However, organizers will still have something to keep all participants fuelled - they will be serving hot dogs, by do...
The Municipality of Kincardine's aeration system trial began Sept. 8, at the wastewater lagoon in Ward 1 (former Town of Kincardine), with the system coming on-line at approximately 10 a.m. As expected, following the system's three-month shut-down, strong odours were experienced during ...
What began with a simple idea turned into a summer adventure that a Kincardine family will remember forever. Frank Bianco and his six-year-old grandchildren, Benjamin and Juliette French, decided they wanted to walk along the beach from the Kincardine Lighthouse to the Point Clark Lighth...
The Ripley Horticultural Society's "For Our Youth" Club held a Tuesday evening meeting, Aug. 25, at the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens in Ripley. Since the regular Saturday meeting was cancelled due to the threat of thunderstorms, the club reconvened with a small but mighty group of members...
Bruce County has announced the launch of the 2026-27 Starter Company Plus program, a training and grant initiative that helps entrepreneurs start, expand or purchase a business in the county. Delivered through Business to Bruce, in partnership with the Prov...
A new set of wheels is opening a world of possibilities for nine-year-old Layla Thompson of Kincardine, thanks to the generosity of the community and the Pedals of Possibility fund-raiser. Pedals of Possibility, organized by Cody Russwurm of Cody’s Egg Shack in Walkerton,...