The flags at Bruce County’s administration centres have been lowered to half-mast in honour of former warden Ronald Lyon Oswald of Chesley, who died suddenly at The Village Retirement Community, Hanover, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in his 92nd year. Oswald served as mayor of Arran-E...
As the community moves into 2024, the Municipality of Kincardine is taking a moment to review and highlight the significant work accomplished in 2023, with its Integrated Strategy Progress Report. The integrated strategy is a document that brings together key priorities from across the...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - A powerful winter storm blasted through southern Bruce County on the weekend which made for a busy set of shifts for members of the South Bruce OPP. Between 7:08 p.m. Jan. 12, and 7:56 a.m. Jan.14, officers responded to 10 motor vehicle collisions. Th...
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of South Bruce North Huron will be hosting a fun family Disney event - Be Our Guest Fest - Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine. This promises to be a day of fun for the whole family, with two time slots to choose from – 10 a.m. to ...
Michael Thomas Christopher of Kincardine, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. He was in his 86th year. Predeceased by his wife, Jean Christopher (née MacKinnon). Beloved father of Tom Christopher and Steve Christopher. Missed by his grandchi...
(TEESWATER, ON) - Dec. 5, at 9:04 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft at an address along Industrial Road in Teeswater. Sometime between 8 p.m. Dec. 2, and 7 p.m. Dec. 4, a storage locker was forcibly entered. The list of stolen items includes: ...
Kenneth William Thomas "Ken" Houston, formerly of Holyrood, died peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born to Harvey and Elsie Houston on their farm near Holyrood. The farm outside of Harriston has been home...
Kathleen Dianne Dunn (née Body) of Tiverton, died at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, after a lengthy illness. She was 79. Beloved wife of Michael Dunn. Dear mother and mother-in-law of Sarah Dunn, Eamonn Dunn (Jennifer) and Dianna Taylor...
(GODERICH, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged a Bluewater resident with Theft Under $5,000 and Impaired Operation after a complaint was reported to police, Sunday, Dec. 3. Huron OPP received the report of a theft from a retail store in Goderich that occurred Nov. 26, and was d...
Andrew Low (above) is the new superintendent of business services and treasurer for the Bluewater District School Board, effective Monday (Jan. 15). Low has served the board for the past five-and-a-half years, most recently as manager of financial services. His previous experience exte...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - The South Bruce OPP is urging residents to beware of cons and scams, following five reports of successful scams in December - successful in that the con-artist made money. Between Dec. 11 and Dec. 29, the South Bruce OPP received five reports of Fraud...
Q: I have been taking fish oil supplements for many years and I cannot recall why anymore. Can you remind me what fish oil is good for and if I should still be taking it? A: That is a great question. Fish oil supplements are one of the leading supplements sold due to their claims of su...
A major snowstorm on the weekend caused the closure of several highways and roads, and the cancellation of numerous events and programs in the Kincardine area. The storm blew in Friday night, causing several offices and businesses to close early, and the cancellation of the Kincardine ...
Trevor Clark of Kincardine died Jan. 11, 2024, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, with his loving family at his side, at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Nancy Clark and the late Jill Clark. Loving father of Lindsay Desmond (Tom) and Meaghan Boulton (Kyle), and step...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - Snowmobile safety week runs Jan. 13-21, and the South Bruce OPP wants to help promote safe riding. We are offering the following safety tips to remind you about laws that apply to snowmobile operators: Snowmobile drivers must carry t...
The Bruce County Public Library has partnered with Raw Materials Company (RMC) to offer battery collection and recycling at all 17 branches. In Ontario, all battery types require proper end-of-life management. This means they must be recycled at a municipal hazardous waste depot, throu...
Well, it looks as if winter has finally caught up with us and is making sure we don't forget what it's like to live in the snowbelt! Thinking also of all our friends and family in the west where in Prince George, both the Fraser and Nechako Rivers are dry, along with much of th...
As of 8 p.m., Saturday (Jan. 13), the South Bruce OPP has closed Highway 21, from Kincardine to Amberley, due to high wind, blowing snow and poor to nil visibility. Lake Range Drive, from Lurgan Lane to Concession 2, in Huron-Kinloss Township is also closed due to downed trees and powe...
The Kincardine Lions have raised the thermometer on the fund-raising sign at the location of the proposed All-Wheel Park Project. Lions George Ling, John McManus, Ken Fair, Dan Hunter and Sara Jones were at the Lions Park, beside the Davidson Centre in Kincardine, Friday, adding a stic...
Kincardine will be holding its second annual Coldest Night of the Year walk, Saturday, Feb. 24, beginning at 4:30 p.m., at the Kincardine Legion. Organized by the United Way of Bruce Grey, the event aims to raise funds to support those experiencing hunger, homelessness and hurt in the ...
CALLER HELPS STOP IMPAIRED DRIVER (LUCKNOW, ON) - Jan. 4, at 9:48 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a suspected impaired driver in the Village of Lucknow. Officers located the vehicle along Campbell Street in Lucknow and noted that the driver was exhibiting signs...
Daniel “Danny” O’Kane, 76, of Reading, Michigan, formerly of Tiverton, Ontario, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at his home. Born Dec. 5, 1947, in Kilrea, Northern Ireland, he was the son of William and Sara (Gribbon) O’Kane. He married Linda (Lewandowski) Mysko,...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - A powerful winter storm has been forecast for Southern Bruce County. The heavy snow and strong winds are likely to make driving conditions very dangerous. The South Bruce OPP is reminding residents to consider the following measures to prep...
Hunstein Kenneth “Ken” Bauman of Kincardine died Jan. 10, 2024, at the age of 91, due to complications of Pulmonary Fibrosis. In his own words, he wrote: I have gone – permanently – but please don’t fret as I have been wonderfully healthy and active int...
Elevated Influenza A activity has prompted Grey Bruce Public Health to underscore the importance of receiving the flu vaccine. Surveillance data indicates a surge in Influenza A cases at both local and provincial levels, leading public health to remind residents that there is still tim...
(BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - An investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth OPP Community Street Crimes Unit, Grey-Bruce Community Street Crimes Unit, Organized Crime Towing and Auto Theft Team, and members of the Huron County OPP, resulted in the recovery of a stolen pick-up truck and seizure of ...
Nancy Frook of Tiverton, died peacefully, with family by her side, at the South Bruce Grey Health Care, Kincardine, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. She was 72. Born in Owen Sound, April 25, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and ...
LIQUOR SEIZED AT NEW YEAR'S EVE RIDE CHECK (WALKERTON, ON) - Dec. 31, at 4:34 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE check along Hinks Street in Walkerton when a vehicle was stopped. Officers seized a quantity of alcohol from the vehicle. The driver,...
Donald "Don" Robinson (known as "Scrapper" in his youth, or so we are told, probably by him), he of the flowing mane, committed "cannabis advocate," pescatarian before it was cool (in fact, before it was even understood), painter extraordinaire and unintentio...
Due to impending worsening weather conditions for this weekend, and out of an abundance of caution, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre has re-scheduled the opening of “The Thread of the Story: When Artefacts Inspire Art” exhibition to Saturday, Jan. 20, from 2-4 p.m. ...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - The Huron County OPP detachment area is expecting some less-than-favourable weather arriving Friday and continuing through Sunday. Huron County is expected to receive a significant amount of snowfall, high winds, and varying temperatures which may cause danger...
Betty Adelaide Fry (Bowen) of Kincardine died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the Kincardine Hospital, Jan. 9, 2024. She was 95. Born Nov. 8, 1928, in Euphrasia Township, Grey County, she was the daughter of Sarah Adelaide Marshall and Arthur Vernon Bowen. Predecease...
Winner of this week’s Catch the Ace draw was Christie Graham who took home $1,565. She chose Envelope No. 22 which contained the Five of Clubs. If she had caught the Ace of Spades, she would have won the jackpot of $25,436! The jackpot next Wednesday should be almost $27,000; so, gr...
IMPAIRED DRIVER STOPPED AT RIDE CHECKPOINT (BRANT TWP, ON) - Dec. 25, at 4:13 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE check along Concession 8 in Brant Township, when a vehicle was stopped and officers determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol. Th...
Calvin “Kenneth” MacDonald of Kincardine died suddenly, Jan. 9, 2024, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, in his 88th year. Predeceased by his wife, Jennie (née Lamont); his sisters, Shirley Young and Lorraine Baker; and brother, Murray MacDonald. B...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - Hogan Allen (above) of Kincardine is a new cadet with the South Bruce OPP. Born and raised in Kincardine, he is a graduate of Kincardine District Secondary School (KDSS), went to Fanshawe College where he successfully completed the welding techniques ...
“Two Deer at Sunset” by Maud Lewis, is the next print in the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary's Art/Easel Program fund-raiser. This print, on display at Sobeys Kincardine, features two deer watching the sun set over a lake. Lewis, a folk ar...
(BRANT TWP, ON) - Jan. 8, at 11:15 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE check along Sideroad 30 in Brant Township when a vehicle stopped. Officers determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol. A 25-year-old Municipality of Chatsworth resident was ...
Christine Heinisch (above) is the new manager of financial services/treasurer for Huron-Kinloss township, effective Jan. 29. Mayor Don Murray made the announcement Tuesday. “Christine (Heinisch) brings more than 15 years’ experience in municipal finance and I’m thr...
It is important to be prepared for severe winter weather in Bruce County. Bruce County Emergency Management reminds everyone to get prepared by ensuring your home is winter-ready for potential significant winter weather events. “Getting snowed-in is a very real possibility dur...