The Kinetic Knights Robotics Team (FRC Team 781) of Kincardine is set to embark on its second FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) competition this weekend in Windsor, and has been doing some last-minute fine-tuning on the robot. Tuesday afternoon, the team...
CRYPTO SCAM REPORTED IN WALKERTON (BROCKTON, ON) - March 18, the South Bruce OPP was dispatched to an address in the Municipality of Brockton where an individual reported being a victim of fraud. Investigation revealed that the victim had been attempting to invest in cryptocurr...
Highway 21, from Sutton Street to the Northline, just north of the Town of Kincardine, was closed for an hour-and-a-half, due to a structure fire, Tuesday, March 18. Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services responded to the fire, dispatching both Kincardine and Tiverton stations, and req...
(LONDON, ON) - Police have identified the human remains, recovered in the area of Southampton Harbour, earlier this month. A postmortem conducted at the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, identified the deceased as 32-year-old Brendan Martin. Jan. 20, Martin was reported missi...
(LONDON, ON) - If someone pointed a replica firearm or an air gun at you, would you be able to tell the difference in the heat of the moment? Would you be willing to bet your life on it? These are the split-second decisions that crime victims and members of the OPP ...
Rosanne Roy of Georgian Bluffs, just outside Owen Sound, has won the jackpot of $120,047 in the Catch the Ace progressive lottery, organized by the Kincardine Legion, Huron Shores Hospice, and the Tiverton Lions Club. Roy was at the Legion, Tuesday morning, to pick up her cheque, and s...
Jean Marie Harron (née Graf) of Kincardine, died peacefully, Friday, March 14, 2025, surrounded by her family, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine. She was 92. Beloved and cherished wife of the late Clarence Harron (1997). Loving mother of Douglas (Louise) of Lo...
TWO DRIVERS CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED OPERATION (KINCARDINE, ON) - March 22, at 10:49 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a disturbance in the area of King Street, Tiverton. On arrival, police discovered that the subject of the complaint had been operating a motor vehi...
(OTTAWA, ON) - Social media is a powerful tool for communication, business and information sharing, but it is also being used to commit fraud. Fraudulent accounts, deceptive advertisements and impersonation tactics are being used to steal personal information, access financia...
Organizers of Lucknow’s Music in the Fields are deeply disappointed at the theft and damage to containers on the festival site, northeast of Lucknow. The incident was discovered Sunday, March 16, at Graceland, location of the three-day country music festival in August and the Dun...
Gabrielle Bibiane Marie Kleist of Kincardine, died peacefully, with family by her side at her home, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Walter Kleist (2006). Dear mother of Gerald (Lauretta) Kleist of Ear Falls, Susanne (Paul) Gionet of Kincardine, an...
ARSON INVESTIGATION IN GODERICH RESULTS IN CHARGES (GODERICH, ON) - Members of the Huron County OPP and Huron County OPP Major Crime Unit investigated a suspicious fire that took place in Goderich last month. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Huron County OPP ...
Q: I have found that I am not sleeping as well since I became pregnant. I also find I am more constipated than usual which is now giving me hemorrhoids. What can you suggest? A: Sleep is something many of us cherish and a first-time mother-to-be may understand the importance of getting...
Following a much-appreciated concert last year, Knox Presbyterian Church in Kincardine is welcoming back "Chatham’s 3 Tenors" who will be performing Saturday, April 26, at 7 p.m., at the church. Andrew Derynck, Colin Bell and Xander Bechard trace their musical roots bac...
Marg Morton of Point Clark has been a waitress for more than 50 years, the past 45 of them in Kincardine. And the 80-year-old doesn’t see any point in retiring since she enjoys the work, likes visiting with the customers, and she wants to stay busy, working at Jean’s Family...
Bruce County has recognized two outstanding community members, Muriel Shular and Owen Riegling, as recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal, at a special ceremony held in the county council chamber, Thursday (March 20). Warden Luke Charbonneau presided over the event, highli...
Huron-Kinloss Township is currently renting space in the old RBC Royal Bank building in Ripley, after water damaged the lower level of the municipal office earlier this month. At the township council meeting Monday night (March 17), chief administrative officer Jodi MacArthur presented...
At the last meeting of the Kincardine Probus Club, the guest speaker was chiropodist Jennifer Sinclair, owner and operator of Kincardine Foot Care and Orthotics on Lambton Street in Kincardine. Sinclair began her talk by informing the group that we will all experience up to 10 differen...
Huron-Kinloss council officially adopted the 2025 budget at the meeting Monday night (March 17). The budget contains $16.1-million in operating expenditures and $7.9-million in capital expenditures. After revenues and transfers from reserves are applied, the township must levy $11,479,...
The Bluewater District School Board is inviting applications from members of the public to fill the recently-declared trustee vacancy for the Township of Southgate and Municipality of Grey Highlands. The successful candidate will serve the remainder of the 2022-26 term, working in coll...
Laura Fohkens (above, right) of Kincardine received the Young Woman of Distinction Award, Thursday evening, during the International Women’s Day event, held at Ainsdale Golf Course, south of Kincardine. The Woman of Distinction Award went to Beth Aubrey (above, left), executive d...
A regular initiative to enhance emergency preparedness practices in Grey, Bruce and Huron counties is progressing as Bruce Power updates its Community Safety Guide and prepares for distribution of potassium iodide (KI) tablets. The guide, designed in partnership with the Municipality o...
Jordan Davis (above), multi-platinum, hit-making country music star of Nashville, will headline the 2025 Lucknow’s Music in the Fields, set for Aug. 21-25, at the Graceland Event Grounds. The Lucknow Kinsmen Club announced the line-up, Friday, for the 17th annual three-day music ...
In response to tariffs on Canadian goods, Bruce County is taking action to support local businesses and mitigate the economic impact on the region. With key sectors, such as agriculture, energy, and tourism, facing heightened uncertainty, the county has launched a comprehensive strateg...
With the spring ice melt well under way, Bruce Power is aware of many dead fish along the shoreline of Lake Huron. In a press release, issued Friday, the company states that the fish are Gizzard Shad, a species that lives along the shores of big lakes, bays, and larger rivers. These fi...
Gosh, didn't all that snow leave in a hurry, and we were worried about finding a place to put it! Well, Mother Nature, once again, had plans in place to make it disappear, like always. Hoping everyone was safe from flooding as a result. Heard some folks had roof issues with snow ov...
Grey Bruce Public Health has received laboratory confirmation of a case of measles in an unvaccinated child in Grey-Bruce. Public health confirms the patient and other members of that individual’s household are isolating at home. A contact-tracing investigation by public health h...
The Ace has been caught! Roseanne Roy won the Catch the Ace draw, taking home the jackpot of $120,047! She chose Envelope No. 48 which contained the Ace of Spades. As we wrap up this round, we thank everyone who supported our three charities, Kincardine Legion, Tiverton Lions and Huron Sh...
Lisa Thompson has been sworn in as Huron-Bruce MPP, and re-appointed minister of rural affairs for Ontario. The ceremony was held Wednesday, at Queen’s Park. "Being sworn in as the MPP for Huron-Bruce is both an honour and a responsibility that I take very seriously,” ...
(OTTAWA, ON) - During Fraud Prevention Month, the OPP is reminding Ontarians and business owners to stay informed and be vigilant against evolving fraud threats. Cybercriminals use spoofed E-mails, fake websites and malware links, which are malicious links designed to install...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary has received $500 from the “dough-raiser” event at Domino’s Pizza in Kincardine. Held March 12, the fund-raiser saw a portion of the sales donated to the auxiliary. Domino’s owners Balji...
(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - The South Bruce OPP will be hosting a Women in Policing recruitment event, Thursday, April 3, at 7 p.m., at the Paisley Community Centre. The detachment will host an information session on our recruitment process, and address some of the perceived barriers ...
In light of the volatile trade situation that is currently unfolding between Canada and the United States, the Bluewater District School Board is joining the growing movement to buy Canadian, where possible. At the regular board meeting Tuesday (March 18) vice-chairperson Jan Johnstone...
Six Kincardine-area residents are among 20 outstanding individuals who received the King Charles III Coronation Medal, at a ceremony hosted by Huron-Bruce MP Ben Lobb, March 5, in Wingham. “I am deeply honoured to announce the names of these recipients,” said Lobb. The m...
Huron-Kinloss Township taxpayers spent $191,816.54 on council remuneration for 2024, up slightly from the $189,535.15 paid in 2023. Treasurer Christine Heinisch presented the report at the March 17 council meeting, outlining the total cost for council members’ salaries and per di...
(LONDON, ON) - Police have confirmed that human remains were recovered in the area of the Southampton Harbour. March 16, human remains were located by members of the Saugeen Shores Police Service. Members of the Saugeen Shores Police Service Criminal Investigations and Drug Uni...
The public is invited to Community Town Halls, to learn about the fight against drug-trafficking and substance abuse in the community. The events are being hosted by the Community Safety and Well-Being Planning Crime Prevention Action Table, the Community Drug and Alcohol Strategy, and...
Members of the Kincardine and District Lions Club were kept busy over the past week, making donations to four local organizations. The first was March 7, when the Lions presented $500 to Wes Larson of Drop-In at the Bridge in downtown Kincardine. Kincardine Lions Rolly Thornton ...
Dwight Alexander Swan of Ripley, died suddenly, at his residence, Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the age of 63. Born July 31, 1961, in Kincardine, he was the son of the late Donna (Surridge) and Bill Swan. Brother of Denise Graham, Derek Swan and David Swan. Predeceased by his sibl...
(LUCKNOW, ON) - March 17, the South Bruce OPP received the report of a break-and-enter at a series of storage units at an event grounds property along Walter Street in Lucknow. Police responded to the location and observed that three sea-cans being used for storage, had been enter...