School buses were running as usual Thursday morning, after a strike by First Student drivers was averted. Unifor, the union representing drivers at First Student Canada in Port Elgin/Kincardine and Owen Sound/Wiarton, reached a tentative agreement with the company in the early morning ...
Congratulations to Rodney Benbow on picking envelope number 26 which contained the Ace of Spades in the Catch the Ace lottery. Rodney won $20,851. The next Catch the Ace will begin in a couple of weeks, with Huron Shores Hospice being the partner for that one. St Patty’s Day week...
(KINCARDINE TWP, ON) - March 1, at 11:48 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a single-vehicle crash on the Northline in Kincardine Township. Officers arrived with members of Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services and Bruce County Ambulance to find a vehicle had left ...
Rodney Benbow of Kincardine is $20,000 richer after winning the Catch the Ace jackpot, Wednesday afternoon. The lottery, co-sponsored by the Kincardine Legion and the 2018 Kincardine Reunion committee, has been running since June and this was the 37th weekly draw. Benbow's ticke...
The Kinetic Knights robotics team (FRC Team 781) of Kincardine is powering up for the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) district competition in Oshawa this weekend. The team has spent the past six weeks building a prototype robot and a competition robot ...
Bruce County is joining its regional partners in undertaking a significant study of the area’s agriculture and agri-food sector, and seeking participation from local businesses to help develop regional and local Action Plans. Besides Bruce County, the group includes the Counties of ...
Nearly 40 members of the Huron Fringe Field Naturalists gathered Tuesday at the Pine River United Church, to share good food, good company and beautiful photography. The theme of this year’s photo contest was “Winter Wonderland” but on this beautiful day, the members ...
For the second time in almost three years, First Student bus drivers are threatening to strike, causing disruption to school bus routes, and problems for students, schools and parents in the Kincardine area. Unifor Local 4268, representing school bus drivers in Ontario, has served Firs...
Residents and guests of Tiverton Park Manor enjoyed a performance by Randy Embro, a ventriloquist of Hanover, Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 20. Hosted by the ladies auxiliary, the event saw Embro use his puppets to entertain; then, he allowed the residents to hold the puppets while he perfor...
TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO ARREST AND CHARGES (GODERICH, ON) – The Huron County OPP has charged a 32-year-old Central Huron man with a number of criminal charges following a traffic stop that took place in Goderich. Friday, Feb. 23, police were on the look-out for a man...
The Kincardine Theatre Guild has won two Western Ontario Drama League pre-festival awards for the fall production of “The Giant's Garden.” Kathryn Low, who played the role of Bird, won the Hadley Award for the most outstanding juvenile. Evan Graham, who shared the role ...
CALLER HELPS POLICE STOP IMPAIRED DRIVER (CULROSS TWP, ON) – Feb. 25, at 5:11 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a suspected impaired driver operating a silver car along Bruce County Road 4 in Culross Township. Officers located the vehicle in the Village of...
It is great to have a break from the snow, and we're lucky our area has escaped the devastating floods of some of southern Ontario. Friends gathered in Walkerton, Feb. 12, to celebrate Irene Boyle’s 89th birthday. Her family had celebrated with her on the Saturday ...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The Huron County OPP has welcomed four new recruits who were recently posted to serve in Huron County. Following an introductory tour and training day at the OPP West Region Headquarters, Feb. 8, Huron's newest recruits have now all commenced regular patr...
What happens when you take four superb actors and put them on stage with a brilliant, witty play? You end up with the Kincardine Theatre Guild's production of “Suburban Standoff” by Michael Grant, which opened Friday night at the Kincardine Arts Centre in downtown Kinca...
For the third year in a row, the Bervie Women's Institute has presented comfort packs to the Kincardine Fire Department. Each pack contains a book, blanket and bear to help a child in crisis. Donating these to emergency departments, including fire, police and ambulance, is part of ...
Art Koberinski Jr., formerly of Kincardine and Kitchener, died suddenly, Feb. 15, 2018, at his home in Knowlesville, New Brunswick. He was 51. Proud and loving father of Adam Koberinski and Amber DeBruin. Cherished and loved son of his parents, Jo-Anne and Don Haycock; and his fathe...
The Tundra Taters are lacing up their skates again and taking their act on the road, making several stops in smaller communities across Ontario in support of local minor hockey. For the second year in a row, the Taters will face off against the Bruce Power Nighthawks, Thursday, March 8...
The Bruce County transportation department reports that the Chesley Main Street Bridge, on Bruce County Road 30 (1st Avenue) in Chesley, remains closed indefinitely to vehicular traffic, including pedestrian traffic. Also, as of Saturday morning, after consultation with the Saugeen Val...
Bruce Power and its supplier partners have created an Indigenous Relations Supplier Network (IRSN) as they look to further strengthen their relationships with local indigenous communities. This will be a key vehicle to ensure that indigenous communities will have the opportunity to act...
(ELDERSLIE TWP, ON) – Feb. 22, at 11:26 p.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol stopped a vehicle on the Grey-Bruce Line in Elderslie Township. The officer found that the driver had been drinking alcohol. Fifty-six-year-old Christine EMERSON of South Bruce Peninsula ...
Q: I’ve always enjoyed eating but recently I can’t seem to stop. I am literally always hungry. What might be causing this? A: This sounds an awful lot like polyphagia (or hyperphagia) which can be a symptom of a number of underlying medical disorders rather than being a dis...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - In support of Ontario's first Human Trafficking Awareness Day (Feb. 22), the OPP is encouraging the public to learn the indicators of human trafficking. Across Ontario, more and more victims are being recruited from small towns and lured with promises of ...
Bruce Power is teaming up with the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada to boost awareness, develop innovative technologies, and support those on a journey with a brain tumour. The company has pledged $300,000 over three years (2018-20) for the foundation which enhances the quality ...
HURON OPP INVESTIGATING TWO MISCHIEF INCIDENTS IN GODERICH (GODERICH, ON) - Huron County OPP officers are investigating two recent mischief occurrences that took place in the Town of Goderich. Both cases involve windows being smashed out by rocks. The first incident oc...
Officials with Bruce County Transportation and Environmental Services continue to monitor all roads and bridges under their jurisdiction for flooding and structural integrity, following the heavy rainfall, mild temperatures and melting snow this past week. A press release from the road...
Charles John Matheson, more affectionately known as “Charlie," of Sherwood Park, Alberta, and formerly of Kincardine, died Feb. 13, 2018, at the age of 56. Lovingly remembered by his spouse, Darlene Gulka. Also survived by his mother, Eileen; and his brothers, Allan (Sand...
IMPAIRED DRIVER FACING DAY IN COURT (HURON TWP, ON) – Feb. 20, at 4:30 p.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol, stopped a vehicle along Concession 12 in Huron Township. The officer found that the driver had been drinking alcohol. Thirty-two-year-old Brent SMALL of...
Wow what a fantastic night at the Medieval Trivia! Some people dressed up for the night, some did not. Laura the Quiz master did a great job at having some of the questions or categories have with a Medieval theme. But the big winner was Huron Shores Hospice - the total raised for the nig...
It’s great to see that the former Carmell’s Restaurant property has been sold. Rumours are swirling around about who has taken it over, but I think I’ll wait until it’s been confirmed. LIONS CLUB The Tiverton and District Lions welcome their newest member, Bi...
Three members of the South Bruce OPP were at the Tim Hortons, just off Highway 21 in Kincardine, Tuesday around lunch time, welcoming people to have a chat over a cup of coffee. Joining the detachment commander, inspector Dana Earley, were sergeant Keegan Wilcox, and constable Kevin Ma...
The first meeting of what promises to be a very exciting year for the Ripley and District’s Horticultural Society's “For Our Youth” Club, was held Saturday, at the Huron-Kinloss Township hall. The theme for 2018 is “pollinators.” Leader Tryntje Eise...
David "Harold" Errington of Lucknow, died Feb. 21, 2018, at Wingham and District Hospital at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (McGee) (1986), and Helen (Barbour-MacDonald) (2011). Born July 23, 1926 in West Wawanosh Township, he was the son of the late Ve...
A flood warning issued by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA), Tuesday, remains in place for the entire Maitland and Nine Mile River watersheds. Over the past 72 hours, rainfall amounts have ranged from 35-40 millimetres (mm) in the Ethel area to 70 mm in Lucknow, 85 mm ...
Be careful what you wish for – particularly, if you were hoping for warmer weather. Kincardine-area residents woke up to a foggy Tuesday morning, after mild temperatures and heavy rainfall overnight caused a flash February thaw, creating problems for motorists because of fog and ...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Kincardine hospital auxiliary is thrilled to receive $7,398.60 from the Funding Innovation Program, the auxiliary's share of the proceeds for 2017, through the Art/Easel fund-raiser. The auxiliary became a partner in this program one-and-a...
The flood watch issued Feb. 18 by the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA), remains in effect. Across the SVCA watershed jurisdiction, the rainfall that began Monday, has continued through Tuesday. All watercourses are showing a rapid rise in water levels. Water levels have not...
The weather was perfect on the weekend for the annual Ripley Winter Carnival. There was just enough snow for the sleigh rides, and not too much so that people could travel to take in the festivities. The event kicked off Friday night with about 60 young people, along with parents, gran...
A half-dozen ice fishermen were trying their luck along the frozen Penetangore River, east of the Huron Terrace Bridge, in Kincardine, Sunday afternoon. It's probably the last time this winter they will have the opportunity, as warm temperatures and rain moved into the Kincardine a...
Huron-Kinloss council has finalized its 2018 budget, with a 1.5-per-cent tax rate increase. Treasurer Jodi MacArthur said that after reviewing all the proposals contained in the budget, council decided to add a transfer from reserve in order to lower the tax rate increase to 1.5 per ce...