A capacity crowd filled the Kincardine Hall at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine, Tuesday night (Sept. 29), for the all-candidates meeting hosted by the Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce. While nine candidates were available for questions, the focus was on the three running for...
The Municipality of Kincardine has been made aware of a disturbing incident involving young people in the community. "The matter remains under investigation by the appropriate authorities, and we will respect that process and the privacy of those involved," states a press release, issue...
What a wonderful fall fair weekend in Ripley and it seemed as if everyone was there! Thank you, especially, Ripley Agricultural Society for all your planning and to all the volunteers for your help! Congratulations to our 2026-27 ambassador Joslynn Curran and junior ambassador Cassandra B...
Bruce Power and its supplier partners have donated $100,000 to the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) for its work in assisting children and families impacted by cancer. “Bruce Power and our supplier partners believe strongly in the high-quality wrap-around care and suppor...
(SAUGEEN SHORES, ON) - A resident of Mississauga has been charged, following a traffic complaint at MacGregor Point Provincial Park, southwest of Port Elgin. Sept. 28, just after 4:40 p.m., South Bruce OPP officers responded to the incident at the park on Bruce County Road 33. While offi...
A total of 71,330 visitors came through the gates of the Bruce County International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM), held Sept. 22-26, on the property of Tony and Elaine Lang, west Walkerton. This was a few thousand short of the 100,000 expected even though it was sunny and warm throug...
Trivia Night is tomorrow night (Oct. 2) and there are still a few tables left, so drop in to the Legion bar to sign up your team. We also heard there is a team that is in need of a couple of players, so if you want to join that team, just stop in and ask one of our bartenders about it. A...
Dennis W. Ruthven of Bruce Township died peacefully at home, Sept. 25, 2026, at the age of 74. He left this world on his own terms, doing exactly what he loved on his own land. Dearly-loved husband of Heather (née Crawford). Devoted father of Adam and his wife, Annie (Ann-Marie)...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - A traffic stop in Kincardine has resulted in the seizure of a quantity of illegal drugs, with one individual arrested. An investigation, initiated by members of the Huron County OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), led investigators to a suspect who was operating th...
Michele Rose Fraser (née Sharp) of Lucknow died Sept. 28, 2026, at Goderich Hospital, surrounded by her family, at the age of 63. To know her was to love her, and to be loved by her was truly special. She had a generous spirit and a unique and touching way of making people feel re...
(BROCKTON, ON) The South Bruce OPP is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a vehicle and suspects after a theft in Brockton. Monday, Sept. 28, members of the South Bruce OPP were dispatched to an address on Bruce County Road 3, regarding the theft of telecommunications cable. ...
The sun shone on the 163rd annual Ripley-Huron Fall Fair, drawing a great crowd to enjoy a multitude of activities, Saturday. The morning began with the 4-H beef, sheep and light-horse shows, and then the mammoth parade. Following the parade, MC Sam Finnie welcomed everyone and noted th...
The Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII), which is based in Port Elgin and Tiverton, has launched the Canadian Centre for Space Isotopes — the leading voice for advancing Canada’s space isotope sector — in Toronto. Building on the country’s long-standing leade...
Ruth Elizabeth Matheson (née Bradley) of Tiverton died Sept. 27, 2026, at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late John “Johnny” Matheson (2005). Loving mother of Kay Matheson, Sandee Matheson, Sue Matheson (Wayne Cochrane), and John Matheson (Suzanne Bell-Matheson). ...
Members of the Bruce B team at Bruce Power have provided a $10,000 donation to the BUILDKD-plus campaign in support of the skilled trades and technology programs at the new Kincardine District Senior School. The team also donated tools to the technology department at KDSS, and spoke with...
The Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce has announced the top three nominees for the 2026 edition of the Community Achievement Awards! The finalists — individuals, organizations, and businesses — were selected through a rigorous review of 125 community nominations. T...
Leda Myrtle White of Ripley died Sept. 25, 2026, in her 91st year. Born Aug. 25, 1936, in Allenford, she was the daughter of Oscar and Ethel (nee Roberts) White. Survived by her two sons, Russell Nelson and Peter Nelson; her two daughters, Sherry Nelson and Cathy Nelson; five sisters an...
(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) - Monday, Sept. 28, at 3:58 p.m., South Bruce OPP officers were conducting proactive patrols along Kairshea Avenue in the Township of Huron-Kinloss when a vehicle was observed travelling more than 130 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone. The vehicle was stopped, and the dri...
Nancy Ellen Gibson (nee Irwin), beloved wife of the late Allan Gibson, of Lucknow died at Victoria Hospital, London, Sept. 25, 2026, in her 84th year. Born Aug. 16 1943, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Olive (nee Thompson) Irwin. Dear mother of Diane (Larry) Henderson, Glen...
Perfectly matching the Ripley-Huron Fall Fair theme, “Meet Ewe at the Fair,” the parade saw float after float awash in sheep of every size and description! Typically, the event was greeted by warm, sunny weather as a huge crowd gathered in downtown Ripley for the mammoth para...
A new school year should be filled with excitement, new opportunities, and the anticipation of seeing friends again. But for families struggling to make ends meet, back-to-school season can also bring added financial stress. Thanks to the support of donors, volunteers, schools and commun...
The Municipality of Kincardine has received the 2025 Financial Information Return recognition award from the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The award recognizes municipalities that demonstrate leadership and diligence in submitting timely, reliable and accurate financ...
(ORILLIA, ON) - The OPP auxiliary members across the province will unite Saturday, Oct. 3, for Operation FULL PLATE, a one-day food drive aimed at supporting local food banks and helping address food insecurity in communities across Ontario. Serving communities has been at the heart of t...
Joslynn Curran is the new Ripley-Huron Fall Fair ambassador, while Cassandra Bridge is the new junior ambassador of the fair. They were crowned Friday night, at the competition held at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre. Also competing for junior ambassador, was Cheyenne Collins. In addi...
The first meeting of the new season for the South Bruce branch of the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario/Organization des enseignantes retraitées de l’Ontario (RWTO/OERO) took place Sept. 14 at Ainsdale Golf Course. Just like students returning to school after the summer bre...
James (Jim) Morris of Glammis died peacefully, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Walkerton, Sept. 18, 2026. He did make 65, proving many people wrong. Jim lived a very colourful life - always on his own terms. He was dearly loved by his family and many cherished friends who were as...
The Kincardine Rotary Club invites the public to securely shred confidential documents at an event, slated for Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to Noon (or until the shredding truck is full), at the former cardboard recycling parking lot at Bruce Avenue/Park Street in the Town of Kincardine...
Junior leaders with the Ripley and District Horticultural Society's "For Our Youth" club were in the spotlight as they received awards of merit from the Pine River Watershed Initiative Network (PRWIN), Friday night, at the Ripley-Huron Fall Fair. Chairman David Grant said the junior lead...
Danzel Smith (above) is the new Bruce County corporate facilities director. Joining the county’s senior leadership team, Danzel will provide strategic and operational leadership for the county’s corporate facilities portfolio. This includes capital planning, building operatio...
The Walker House Museum in downtown Kincardine is hosting international singer-songwriter Laura Gagnon on her "Glow In Me" tour, during the Paddy Walker Pub Night, Friday, Oct. 16, from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a special evening of live music in this historic tavern. Joining Gagnon are Andrea Matc...
Four members of the new Kincardine council, set to take over in November, have been acclaimed, including deputy mayor Rory Cavanagh, Ward 1 councillors Russ Crook and Jennifer Prenger, and Ward 3 councillor Amanda Steinhoff Gray. RORY CAVANAGH - DEPUTY MAYOR In 2018, Rory Cavanagh and h...
Sept. 22, a sun-filled final day of summer, Jeannine Kralt of the Owen Sound Field Naturalist Club, visited the Huron Bruce Nature Club, for its first meeting of the fall season. Kralt, an engineer by education, has devoted herself to the exploration of the natural world, and offers gui...
Huron Shores Hospice's popular and informative end-of-life planning workshop, "Are Your Ducks in a Row?" will be held Thursday, Oct. 14, from 6:30-9:30 p.m, at the Point Clark Community Centre. This event is made possible with generous support from Ontario Power Generation (OPG). The wo...
The Municipality of Kincardine will recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Sept. 30, a day that acknowledges the injustices faced by Indigenous peoples in Canada and the lasting impacts of the residential school system. Established following years of advocacy and calls ...
The Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band was front and centre during the Bruce Power opening-day parade at the Bruce County International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural Expo, Tuesday morning. The event is being held on the farm of Tony and Elaine Lang, just west of Walkerton, and continues throu...
Two newcomers are running for the job of Ward 2 councillor in the Municipality of Kincardine. Here is an opportunity to meet your candidates and learn about their platforms. There are also two all-candidates meetings scheduled: one hosted by the Kincardine and District Chamber of Commer...
You might have seen that Sept. 20-26 is National Legion Week. Dominion Command established this Canada-wide observance in 2023 to help tell the Legion story and remind people that you don’t need to have served in the military to be part of what we do. It always starts on the third S...
Another beautiful week of great September weather now that autumn is here! And with soybeans and corn silage coming off, there's lots of equipment on the roads, so stay safe everyone and take your time travelling! Of course, lots of people in the area are volunteering, attending and enjo...
Six candidates are in a race for the five councillor positions in Huron-Kinloss Township, in the Oct. 26 municipal election, including four incumbents and two newcomers. Here is an opportunity to meet the candidates and learn about their platforms. An all-candidates will be held Thursda...
The provincial government is accepting nominations for the Rural Ontario Inspiration Awards, an annual program recognizing the people, businesses, organizations and communities that are helping to drive economic growth, create opportunity and strengthen rural Ontario. “In rural com...