Wendy Cox of Kincardine says travelling to Haiti, to observe work being done to help people through projects of Presbyterian World Service and Development, was a rewarding trip. Speaking to about 30 people at the Knox Missionary Society meeting, Tuesday afternoon at Knox Presbyterian C...
Q: What can you tell me about the new prescription drug designed to treat dry eyes? A: Dry-eye disease is the most common condition seen in many optometry clinics and a frequent topic of questions at ours and many other pharmacies. It is estimated that somewhere between 7.9 and 28 p...
We hope that everyone had a Blessed and Happy Easter! It was good to see so many folks at the various services on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Gabrielle and Greg Smith and family hosted the Finnie family gathering, Saturday in Wellesley. Heather Finnie celeb...
About 120 children participated in the second annual Easter Egg Hunt at Lewis Park in Ripley, Saturday morning. Each youth registered and was given a number and had to find the Easter egg with that number on it, hidden in the park. Once the egg was found, the child took it to the regis...
April 1 marks the 20th anniversary of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre as a multiâ€site hospital organization. On that date in 1998, the Kincardine and District General Hospital joined with the County of Bruce General Hospital (Walkerton), Chesley and District Memorial Hospital, and...
Two Kincardine District Secondary School students brought home top marks in their divisions at the Regional Technological Skills Challenge, held Friday, March 23, in Owen Sound. Declan Mowle won the automotive category, while Rob McGregor won the small-powered equipment category. Th...
A Blessed Easter to all the faithful readers of the Kincardine Record, and to our many family and friends. Have a wonderful holiday weekend and stay tuned for more news, sports, editorials and more on Kincardine's only locally-owned and locally-operated on-line news source. Liz ...
Bernd Portz played the part of Simon, carrying a large wooden cross from Knox Presbyterian Church to the United Church in Kincardine, Friday morning. It was part of a joint Good Friday service between the two churches, with the ministers and congregations beginning the service at the P...
KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Tiverton Knox Presbyterian Church is seeking a Music Director. This is a paid position. If you enjoy music and are able to play the piano, contact Rev. David Chang at 519-368-7235 or at knoxtiverton@bmts.com A Rummage Sale will be held at Tiverton ...
The Huron Fringe Field Naturalists eschewed the belfry for the bat cave (a.k.a. basement) of the Pine River United Church for an entertaining presentation on “The Truth about Bats,” Tuesday, March 27. Guest speaker Allan Kempert of Hanover is the enterprising founder of Bat...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - The charity hockey game between the Huron County OPP (Ice Hogs) and the North Huron Fire Department (Heat Seekers) was a great success, raising almost $2,000 for Victim Services Huron. Haley McNeil of Teeswater, an aspiring young singer and student at F.E. Mad...
A large, red buoy was found washed up along the Lake Huron shoreline at the foot of Kingsway, in Kincardine, Friday afternoon. Joan Mowle, who lives south of the area, said she saw the buoy and took a photo of it. Her neighbour, Rob Riggin, had told her about it and said the number ...
(ORILLIA, ON) - The OPP has laid 257,475 seatbelt charges over the past 10 years, with 25- to 34-year-olds being issued more charges (63,846) than any other demographic. Drivers and passengers, aged 35 to 44, come in second with 50,863 charges, and 45- to 54-year-olds are right behind wit...
(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – A 56-year-old Wingham man is facing charges of first-degree murder in relation to a double homicide that took place Thursday, southwest of Wroxeter. March 29, at 8:12 a.m., members from the Huron County OPP detachment responded to a 9-1-1 call for assista...
The next print in the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine hospital auxiliary's Art/Easel Program fund-raiser is "Blue Heron" by A.J. Casson (above with auxiliary member Chris Gravel, as well as at right and bottom right). This print is located in the lobby at the hos...
POSSESSION CHARGE LAID (MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) - A 37-year-old Kincardine woman has been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance following a traffic stop that took place March 28 at B Line Road and Josephine Street North. At about 11:45 p.m., a Toyota car entered a Reduce I...
The Ontario government introduced its budget Wednesday, and Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson says it demonstrates the Liberals' last gasp efforts, promising anything and saying anything to stay in power. “Ontarians want an end to this scandal-ridden government,” she said. ...
(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) - Shortly after 8 a.m., Thursday, March 29, members of the Huron County OPP detachment responded to a 9-1-1 call for assistance at a residence located on C Line Road southwest of Wroxeter. Police located two deceased adults and one adult female. The fe...
Kendra Fisher (above) has spent the past eight years on a journey toward being mentally fit. The Kincardine native, athlete and public speaker, was in her hometown Wednesday night, to launch the Mentally Fit Community Action Plan. Standing in front of a fair crowd at the Kincardine ...
Bingo returns to the Legion, Thursday, April 5. For the first night, we will have a $1,100 Jackpot Game Prize Package. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the early bird games beginning at 7 p.m. in the hall. Tell your friends and get a group together to come to the Legion and play Bingo. Do yo...
The United Way of Bruce Grey has announced a fund-raising total of $1.1-million for the 2017 year. “We have focused on growing the organization, building new partnerships and creating new community supports,” said outgoing board chairman Nick Lovell. “We are also plea...
Q: My daughter is apparently low in iron and I have been told to give her a supplement. I had no idea there were so many choices. How do I pick one and is there anything else we should know about it? A: Iron deficiency is a very common occurrence among kids, with a prevalence that depe...
The board of directors of the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens in Ripley, is pleased to announce that Ingrid Wypkema (above) has been hired to fill the position of garden co-ordinator, effective April 4. Wypkema brings a diverse array of skills to the organization, including operating her ...
Sheila Charlotte Pepper (née Bailey) of Kincardine, died suddenly at home, Sunday, March 25, 2018, in her 73rd year. Cherished soul-mate and wife of Gordon Pepper for 54 years. Loving mother of David Pepper of Point Clark, Marina (Dennis) Wintemute of Wingham, and Melissa Pep...
Spring is here with plenty of rain to melt away the snow throughout Bruce County, but that means the swamp roads will be washed out ... Lucky we've got the “Greenock Bridge!” Slated for Friday, April 6, at the Kincardine Arts Centre, this will be a great musical prod...
The province is inviting eligible community groups and not-for-profit organizations to apply for grants through the Ontario Community Environment Fund (OCEF). Now in its ninth year, OCEF uses environmental penalties collected from polluters to support environmental improvement pr...
Numerous donations have been presented to various groups and organizations over the past few weeks. The Society of United Professionals (formerly the Society of Energy Professionals) presented $4,000 to the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Kincardine and District, in support of the annu...
Muriel “Eileen” Matheson (née Peterbaugh) of Kincardine Township, died suddenly at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Kincardine hospital, Sunday, March 25, 2018,, in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late John A. Matheson (2016). Dear mother of Allan (Sa...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - March 23, at 11:16 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a possible impaired driver operating a grey truck on Broadway in Kincardine. Officers located the truck on Highway 21 and found that the driver had been drinking alcohol. Fifty-eight-year-...
The Easter Bunny was the main attraction at Trillium Court's first-ever Easter Party held Friday evening at the seniors' residence in Kincardine. Handing out carrot bags filled with cheesies, the Easter Bunny was also giving out hugs and posing for photos, much to the delight o...
A small but hungry crowd enjoyed the spaghetti dinner, hosted by the Kinetic Knights robotics team of Kincardine, Saturday night at the Kincardine Legion. The dinner included spaghetti and sauce, Caesar salad, rolls, coffee, tea, and dessert. The Kinetic Knights appreciate everyone ...
Congratulations to Holly and Kyle Bridge on the birth of Carter Blake, a little brother for Gavin, born March 2. A second grandchild for Carman and Cheryl Bridge and another great grandchild for Viola Bridge of RVilla, Congratulations, also, to Nicole and Collin Syvret on the birth of ...
(BROCKTON, ON) – South Bruce OPP officers continue to investigate a single-motor-vehicle crash that took place Saturday night, March 24, west of Walkerton. At about 8:45 p.m., the South Bruce OPP, Bruce County Paramedic Services and the Walkerton Fire Department responded to a ca...
Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine, is bringing the Karen Schuessler Singers of London to perform “Missa Gaia - The Earth Mass,” Sunday, May 6, at 7 p.m., at the church. Written in 1981 for the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City to celebrate Mother Earth, &...
(ORILLIA, ON) - The OPP, in collaboration with participating municipal police services, is holding a gun amnesty during the month of April. This is for any Ontario resident who wishes to voluntarily surrender unwanted or illegally-owned firearms, weapons, accessories or ammunition...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - A brand new initiative, led by the Huron County OPP detachment, called the Police and Youth Advisory Council, has a vision to build a strong police/youth partnership that will ultimately empower youth to better Huron County communities. The inaugural meeting of the...
Young and old throughout the Kincardine area, were sporting some strange but stupendous socks in support of the Lots of Socks movement, Wednesday, celebrating World Down Syndrome Day. Local businesses, schools, and individuals were doing their part, and even Kincardine council members ...
DRIVER CHARGED WITH STUNT DRIVING (ARRAN TWP, ON) - March 21, at 11:41 p.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol along Bruce County Road 17 in Arran Township, stopped a pick-up truck that was observed moving at a high rate of speed. Vehicle speed was displayed at more than 100...
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has released its third set of Watershed Report Cards, just in time for Canada’s Water Week. The first set of report cards was released in 2008. “The grades in the report cards are based on data gathered over the past five ...
(CHATSWORTH TWP, ON) - The Saugeen Shores Police Service and the OPP West Region Crime Unit, under the direction of acting detective inspector Paula Milne of the OPP Criminal Investigations Branch, are continuing to investigate a death in Chatsworth Township. During the search of a pro...