(LONDON, ON) - The OPP is reminding residents of southwestern Ontario to be mindful this holiday season when placing their holiday litter to the curb. Thieves can quickly ascertain what you received on your Christmas wish list by simply driving by and looking at the gift boxes put...
The Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation is calling on Huron-Kinloss Township to provide extra funding for the major redevelopment project, in order to bring an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) machine to the Kincardine hospital. Murray Elston (above) and Graham Mahood of th...
Cathrine Elizabeth (Katie) Young of Kitchener/Waterloo, died peacefully and with grace, Dec. 25, 2023, in her home in Kincardine, surrounded by her loved ones, after a battle with cancer. Survived by her daughter, Tamara Lee Gordon, her husband, Mike Vogler, and her beloved canine love...
The Kinetic Knights Robotics Team (FRC 781) is gearing up for the kick-off of the new FIRST robotics challenge, slated for Saturday, Jan. 6. The team has been busy throughout the fall, fund-raising and gaining sponsorships to support the build season (January to March) when it sets out...
About 65 people, including members of the 183 Typhoon Squadron Kincardine Air Cadets, officers, families, friends and guests, gathered for the second annual Christmas mess dinner, held at the Kincardine Legion, Monday night, Dec. 18. Piper John Farrell of the Kincardine Scottish Pipe B...
In November, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased slightly by 0.1 percentage points to 3.7 per cent. The provincial unemployment rate decreased by 0.5 percentage points to 5.7 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality. That’s the word ...
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Bruce County is taking action to become transit ready. The final transit demand and feasibility study was presented to council at the Dec. 7 meeting. Completed over the past year by consultants from Arcadis, the study included significant public and stakeholder feedback and reviewed ex...
The Bruce County Public Library has received a generous donation of $2,700 from Learning Centres: Grey Bruce Georgian, to support adult literacy in Bruce County. The donation was used to purchase a collection of high-interest, low-vocabulary eBooks and age-appropriate easy reading mate...
Bruce County’s new 2023-26 strategic plan is committed to “implement public consultation for the county budget to increase satisfaction with the local government’s capital and operating plans, including their alignment with community needs and evidence-based decision-mak...
The Clothes Hamper Thrift Shop in downtown Kincardine has donated another $18,000 to the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation, making a grand total of $57,000 for 2023. Staff of the second-hand clothing store presented $14,000 to the foundation in January, $15,000 in June, $...
The Grey-Bruce Local Immigration Partnership has launched its first immigrant survey which runs until Dec. 31. The survey is the first of its kind for all immigrants, refugees, claimants, international students, temporary workers and their families in Grey-Bruce. It is an opportunity t...
The Ontario government is now accepting applications for the Regional Development Program’s Southwestern Development Fund. This program supports business growth in southwestern Ontario, including in Huron-Bruce, by providing support to eligible small and medium-sized businesses i...
Wayne Glen McConnell of Kincardine, died suddenly at home, Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, at the age of 72. Beloved son of Glen McConnell and the late Isabel McConnell (nee Cameron) (2008). Cherished brother of Brenda McConnell (Rick Williams). Fondly remembered by a large extended fami...
The Tiverton Firefighters Association has donated $1,250 to the Tiverton Lions Club in support of the proposed splash pad in the village. The presentation was made Wednesday evening at the Tiverton Fire Hall. The funds were raised through the association’s breakfast in Septemb...
It was a year of progress for Bruce Power with the culmination of projects years in the making and the possibilities of new ones on the horizon, along with expanding medical isotope production helping in the global fight against cancer. “As we look back on 2023, there’s so ...
The Ontario government is investing $20,279,307 in Huron and Bruce counties to help renew and rehabilitate critical infrastructure. The funding is being delivered through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) and is part of the government’s plan to support ec...
About 40 members and guests of the Ripley and District Horticultural Society enjoyed the annual Christmas Luncheon, held Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 6, at the Ripley-Huron Legion. Santa Claus was on hand to greet the crowd and even found himself sitting on a lap or two, before he headed ...
Kenneth Edward Voisin died peacefully, at Trillium Court Seniors’ Community, Kincardine, Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Eileen (nee Struthers) for 64 years. Loving father of Laurie and her husband, Mike Fischer; Brenda Voisin and her partner, Mike ...
The final Catch the Ace draw for 2023, was held Wednesday afternoon, and was won by David Robinson who chose Envelope No. 28 which contained the Jack of Spades. He won $1,509. The next draw will be Jan 3, 2024. There will be no on-line purchases until Dec. 27 at midnight. You can still pu...
Kincardine councillor Bill Stewart (above) found his attendance cut short at the budget meeting Monday morning (Dec. 18) after his comments were deemed inappropriate. Treasurer Roxana Baumann had presented her draft budget report which outlined a proposed seven-per-cent rate increase f...
The United Way of Bruce Grey is issuing an urgent appeal for support in the last weeks of 2023. “While we’ve had wonderful support throughout the year from our donors, the average on-line donation has dropped to $106 from $126,” says executive director Francesca Dobby...
(BROCKTON, ON) - Dec. 18, the South Bruce OPP responded to an address in Brockton and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation. As a result of the investigation, a 22-year-old Municipality of Brockton resident has been charged with the following Criminal Code offe...
Huron-Kinloss Township has announced a major milestone in the history of its water infrastructure — the completion of the Lucknow elevated water tower project. The announcement came in a press release, issued Dec. 13. This significant initiative, aimed at enhancing water stora...
(WEST REGION HEADQUARTERS) -The 2023 OPP Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign continues across West Region, with impaired driving charges on the increase. Since the start of the campaign in November, officers have conducted 1,673 RIDE check events across 13 W...
Forever resting in the arms of her Heavenly Father, Martha Hack (née Entz) of Kincardine (formerly of Bright) died peacefully in the early afternoon, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her husband and children, in her 64th year. Forever in the heart of her husband...
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has donated 35 Launchpads to the Bruce County Public Library for patrons to borrow. Launchpads are family-friendly tablets that offer various educational and recreational early learning content, making them a valuable resource for famili...
Kincardine mayor Kenneth Craig is hosting a New Year’s Eve Levée at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine, giving everyone a chance to gather for family-friendly fun and fellowship. “The holiday season is about good cheer and togetherness,” said Craig. “It&rs...
The following Letters to Santa were written by Mikhayla Bowes’ Grade 1 French Immersion class at École Elgin Market Public School, Kincardine; they have been translated into English: Dear Santa, For Christmas this year I would like a Bitzee. I wish that my family has a g...
George Edward Chin, formerly of Lucknow and the famous “Chin Line” in amateur hockey, died peacefully, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at the age of 94. He was married to Coral (Kong) for 65 years. They have four daughters, Sharine (Dave), Leanne (Andrew), Corina (Art), and Lisa...
Happy Birthday to Mary Beth Kerr, and belated birthday wishes to Loretta Smith and Jim DeBoer. Sympathy is extended to the family of Bev Pollard. A reminder that the Good Food Box will be ready for pick-up on Dec. 22. Thanks in advance to all the willing volunteers who help to make ...
The Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition (SOIC) marked another significant milestone as it welcomed new regional collaborative partners at its inaugural meeting, Dec. 11, in Saugeen Shores. Coalition leads — the City of Owen Sound, the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Coalition (CNIC) ...
Huron-Kinloss Township has secured a substantial investment of $445,275.00 in support of the Women in Construction program, made possible through the generous backing of the Ontario Ministry of Immigration, Labour, Training, and Skills Development. The program’s success is attrib...
The students at Ripley-Huron Community School took centre-stage Tuesday and Wednesday, as they showcased their talents at the annual Christmas concert, “Winter Wonderland.” The dress rehearsal was held Tuesday morning, with two showings of the concert on Wednesday. The c...
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) announced back in the summer that it will be cutting down all the ash trees at Stoney Island Conservation Area, located on Bruce County Road 23 (B-line), north of the Town of Kincardine. The SVCA is removing about 7,400 trees for safety ...
Q: I try to have a positive outlook and lead a healthy lifestyle all year long, but I find myself struggling over the festive holiday season. Do you have any helpful tips? A: We often think of this time of year as joyous as we gather with family and friends and celebrate with plenty of...
The following Letters to Santa were written by the Grade 1 students of Madame Rutledge and Madame Drapeau at École Elgin Market Public School, Kincardine: Dear Santa, A wish for me: Evie (the Pokemon who evolves) and some new books to read. A wish for my family: ...
Nine years ago, today, the Kincardine Record was launched as Kincardine's only locally-owned and locally-operated on-line news source, serving Kincardine, Ripley, Tiverton, Lucknow, and the surrounding area. Thanks to the support of our great advertisers, faithful readers, contribu...
Bruce Power and its supplier partners have teamed up to donate $170,000 to numerous organizations across Bruce, Grey and Huron counties that are making the holiday season brighter for local families. The company and its suppliers, in partnership with the United Way of Bruce Grey, emplo...
Erik Downing (above) is the new acting general manager/secretary-treasurer of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA), having accepted the role, following the leave of absence of Jennifer Stephens. With more than 20 years of professional experience in conservation authorities,...