(GODERICH, ON) - Thursday, Oct. 5, members of the OPP Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Unit, with assistance from the West Region Emergency Response Team, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence located on Wolfe Street in the Town of Goderich. As ...
It never rains on the Ripley-Huron Fall Fair parade, and this year was no exception. Saturday morning was chilly as people lined Queen and Huron Streets in downtown Ripley in anticipation of the parade. But by the time the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band began to lead the mammoth para...
(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) - A man wanted by Huron County OPP, in relation to a weapons-related incident Sept. 28 near Dungannon, is now in police custody. Early Thursday morning, Oct. 5, Kody JOHNSON, 29, of Perth County, attended the Huron County OPP detachment and turned himse...
A Celebration of Life will be held this Saturday, Oct. 7, for John Edward Whitten of Kincardine who died Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, surrounded by his family, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, after a brief battle with cancer. He was 68. John is survived by his loving wife...
Thank you, to all the people who volunteer their time to help out at the Legion. Whether you volunteer every week, every month or every now and then, it is appreciated. We sometimes forget to say thank you and without volunteers, the Legion wouldn’t be able to provide some of the se...
(ORILLIA, ON) - The OPP reports that of 239 deaths on OPP-patrolled roads so far this year, 182 included one or more of the Big Four causal factors in road deaths which are: Inattentive driving: ...
(KINLOSS TWP, ON) - Oct. 2, at 6:20 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a suspicious vehicle in a bean field along Hayes Lake Avenue in Kinloss Township. Officers arrived and found the vehicle, a green Dodge Durango, still in the bean field. Members of the W...
The Ontario Ministry of Health and Longâ€Term Care has approved the South Bruce Grey Health Centre to proceed with Stage 1 planning for a $30-million redevelopment of the Kincardine hospital. In July, 2016, a capital request was submitted to the ministry to address the facility’...
"Lake and Mountains" by Lawren Harris, is the next print in the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine hospital auxiliary's Art/Easel Program fund-raiser. The print is shown above with auxiliary member Shirley Purdie, as well as to the right and below. Harris provide...
Q: I have arthritis in my knees and would rather not have replacement surgery or at the very least, delay it for a few years if I can. What’s actually happening in my knee and how can I make it feel better? A: Osteoarthritis of the knees (or hips, or back, or hands) is one of tho...
Tuesday night (Oct. 3) in the House of Commons, the Liberal government of prime minister Justin Trudeau defeated a Conservative motion to extend the consultation period on the controversial proposed tax changes for small businesses. As the 75-day consultation period wraps up, more than...
MISSING WALKERTON TEEN LOCATED (WALKERTON, ON) - Sept. 21, at 7:41 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received a report of a missing Walkerton teen. Oct. 2, at 5:08 p.m., 14-year-old Austin SHEWFELT was located in good health. The South Bruce OPP appreciates the as...
Kincardine's inaugural COPA for Kids Junior Aviation Day was a great success, drawing 90 youth to the Kincardine Municipal Airport, Saturday, Sept. 23. Event organizer Chris McCullough said the pilots of COPA (Canadian Owners and Pilots Association) Flight 172 were thrilled with th...
POLICE TRACK THIEF TO CABIN AND MAKE ARREST (ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) - A 24-year-old North Huron man is facing a number of criminal charges following an incident that took place Sept. 16. Shortly after 6 p.m., Huron County OPP officers received information from a...
Christina (Tina) Nicole Boyd, BA/BSC (McMaster), MA (Carleton) Tina died peacefully, Oct. 3, 2017, at the age 46, supported by her loving parents, Marion and Terry Boyd, and Joseph Dunlop-Addley, as well as her furry friends, Maggie and Tosca. Fondly remembered by her aunts and uncl...
(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) - The Huron County OPP is seeking the public's assistance in locating a man wanted for weapons-related offences that took place near Dungannon, Thursday, Sept. 28. A police investigation has determined the owner of a side-by-side utility vehicle (UT...
A hugely-successful Handbags for Hospice event, Thursday night at the Kincardine Pavilion, means Huron Shores Hospice can open a one-suite residential hospice at Tiverton Park Manor, hopefully by the end of the year. The crowd of 170 people enjoyed a dazzling evening of canapes and coc...
Six individuals have been honoured by the Pine River Watershed Initiative Network (PRWIN), with Environmental Awards of Merit for dedicating their time, leadership and expertise toward restoration projects and programs this past year. The awards were presented by project co-ordinator E...
PURPLE GROVE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The September meeting of the Purple Grove Women's Institute was held at the community centre with Donna Swan hostessing. President Deanna Scott opened the meeting by welcoming all members and guests. Deanna read a fun set of comments of c...
POLICE LOOKING FOR STOLEN PICK-UP (BRANT TWP, ON) - Oct. 1, at 7:44 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft at a residence along Queen Street West in Brant Township. Sometime during the overnight hours of Sept. 30 to Oct. 1, a white Dodge Ram Diesel 2500...
The 156th annual Tiverton Fall Fair is this weekend, Oct. 6-8, and there are plenty of activities and events for everyone to enjoy, with the theme, "Celebrating Country and Community." Friday night features the Ambassador of the Fair competition, with five young people vying ...
The Kincardine District Secondary School graduating class of 2017 will be honoured this Friday (Oct. 6), during Commencement Exercises which begin at 8 p.m., at the school. Besides words of welcome and the presentation of awards, the students will receive their graduation diplomas. Con...
Members of the Ripley "For Our Youth" junior horticultural club gathered Saturday, Sept. 23, to prepare entries for the Ripley-Huron Fall Fair and learn about the results of their efforts in the competitions they entered this year. The weather was beautiful and leader Heather...
The infrastructure renewal project at South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s Kincardine site is in full swing, with work under way to replace the facility’s boilers, chillers and other essential equipment to ensure patient and staff comfort. Last September, the health centre boar...
The Huron Fringe Field Naturalists club launched the 2017-18 season with a great crowd of new and returning members and guests, Tuesday, at Pine River United Church. President Gina Dalkin Davis welcomed everyone and introduced new executive members: vice-president Lynn Johnston and tre...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine hospital auxiliary has raised $3,204.07 in its latest fund-raiser, a "Wheelbarrow of Wine" raffle. Nancy Hamilton made the draw, Wednesday, at the hospital auxiliary meeting, with Elmer Lamont winning the wine. Second prize was ...
The Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey shelter in Kincardine now has a beautiful, hand-crafted table and six chairs, thanks to a $2,300 donation by the Kincardine Lions Club. The solid wood table and chairs were made by Topnotch Furniture in Gorrie. The talented craftsmen at Topn...
Jack Nancekivell (above, left) of the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation, was at Aintree Trailer Park, Sept. 3, to accept a $1,500 donation to the foundation, from the ladies of the Quilters of Aintree. Each year, this group gathers every Monday during the summer months an...
Jennelle Smeltzer is the new Ripley-Huron Fall Fair ambassador, after winning the competition, Friday night at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre. MC Jocelyn Elliott welcomed everyone to the 36th annual ambassador competition, and introduced the judges, Danielle Sutton, Kayla Bishop and...
(KINLOSS TWP, ON) - Sept. 27, at 5:41 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft at a residence in the 2400 block of Bruce County Road 6 in Kinloss Township. Sometime between 12:30-4:30 a.m. Sept. 27, a black and green Suzuki ZR400R was taken from the property. ...
ST. PAUL'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, GLAMMIS St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Glammis is hosting a Ham and Scalloped Potato Supper, Wednesday, Oct. 18, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Cost is $15 each for adults; and $7 each for children ages six to 12. No tickets necessary. For more informa...
(WALKERTON, ON) - Sept. 21, at 7:41 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a missing person. Fourteen-year-old Austin SHEWFELT (right) was last seen on Cayley Street, Walkerton, at 1 p.m., Sept. 21. Description: 5' 7", weighing 159 pounds Medium leng...
CRG Energy and its holding company, Garneau Group, of Kincardine have ranked in the Top 100 of Canada's fastest-growing companies, for the second year in a row. The company's founders, Sébastien and Kristy Garneau (above), are pleased to announce the No. 57 ranking in th...
Bruce Power employees enjoyed the beautiful weather Friday, Sept. 22, as they hit the links for a good cause, in Kincardine and Saugeen Shores. About 180 employees took to Ainsdale Golf Course and the Saugeen Golf Club for a four-player scramble, raising $25,000 for the United Way of B...
IMPAIRED DRIVER FACING DAY IN COURT (KINCARDINE, ON) - Sept. 28, at 1:13 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a possible impaired driver operating a grey Chevrolet Silverado pick-up. The vehicle was located on Durham Street North in Kincardine and the driver ...
It’s time to pay your Annual Legion Dues. If you pay by Nov. 30, you save $5. Dues are $55 for Ordinary, Associate and Affiliate members, but if you wait till Dec. 1, dues will be $60. Dues for Veterans remain at $50 all year. Dues for all new members and reinstating members is $55 ...
(WALKERTON, ON) - Sept. 21, at 7:41 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a missing person. Fourteen-year-old Austin SHEWFELT was last seen on Cayley Street, Walkerton, at 1 p.m., Sept. 21. Description: 5' 7", weighing 159 pounds Medium ...
The battle of land-use planner opinions began during the opening day of an Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing, Wednesday morning, at the Kincardine municipal administrative centre. The hearing was prompted by an appeal from developer Thomas Kerr against the Municipality of Kincardin...
Q: My doctor told me that I have pre-diabetes and that I need to take immediate action or I will soon be a full-fledged diabetic. What is pre-diabetes and what can I do to prevent myself from becoming a diabetic? A: Pre-diabetes is a term you do not hear much about but probably should ...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - The OPP Fall Seatbelt Campaign runs Sept. 27 to Oct. 6, and the South Bruce OPP will be using all available officers to participate fully in the campaign. Under the Highway Traffic Act, any person travelling in a motor vehicle, who is at least 1...