(ORILLIA, ON) – The OPP is warning Internet users of the dangers presented by E-mail and certain attachments, as part of the ongoing Cyber Security Awareness Month campaign. Reading the contents of an E-mail should be safe if you have the latest security patches, but E-mail...
Last weekend, I attended the MacGregor Point Haunted Trails and had a great time. The organizers put a lot of hard work into this yearly event - great job to all those involved! While at the Tara Festival of Crafts, someone asked me about “Shiverton.” Wow, word gets around! ...
Huron-Kinloss is flying the municipal flag and Canadian flag at half-mast in honour of former mayor and councillor, Stuart Reavie, who died Friday in Wingham hospital. Reavie was reeve of Lucknow prior to amalgamation of the village with Huron and Kinloss Townships, into Huron-Kinloss ...
Andrew and Giselle Watson (above) of Kincardine have won $100,000 on the Encore lottery! They plan to use part of the winnings to travel. “A Mediterranean cruise or tour of Italy would be nice plus upgrading our car," they said. "We are also planning to pay a portion...
A former Town of Kincardine councillor and local real estate agent has died. Margot Ruth Hanks of Kincardine died suddenly at home Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, in her 78th year. Born in South Porcupine, Ontario, Nov. 27, 1938, she was the daughter of Max and Jessie (née Norman) Ma...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – In just under two weeks, area youth will be out in full force going door-to-door to collect Halloween treats. They will be focused on getting to as many homes as they can to fill up their loot bags. They won’t be thinking about vehicles or other s...
Wednesday's announcement by the Ontario Energy Board (OEC) that it will not be implementing an increase to hydro rates Nov. 1, is just a band-aid solution to Ontario's continuing electricity crisis, says Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson. "The Liberal government's piece-me...
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. Dues for all new members and reinstating members are $55 for 2017. ...
Prompted by the the chief coroner's report into the death of a Kincardine man, whose vehicle slid off the north pier in Kincardine Harbour Jan. 2, 2016, Kincardine council has agreed to block vehicular access to both the north and south piers, at a cost of $8,000. In committee-of-t...
Glenn Walpole (above, right) of Underwood has earned the Piobaireachd Society Gold Medal at the Glengarry Highland Games, held in Maxville, east of Ottawa, in July. The 23-year-old son of Frank and Debbie Walpole, has been playing the bagpipes since he was eight years old, ...
(GODERICH, ON) – A 43-year-old Goderich woman is facing an Over-80 alcohol charge, following a traffic stop that took place late Tuesday night, Oct. 18. At 10:37 p.m. Huron County OPP officers received information about a possible impaired driver travelling into Huron Count...
(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Investigators with the Huron County OPP Crime Unit continue to seek the public’s assistance in determining the identity of a deceased man whose body was found Saturday, Oct. 15, washed up on the beach just north of Port Albert. ...
The 1st Lucknow Scouts raised $700 at a barbecue held in downtown Lucknow, Saturday, part of the fund-raising for the troop to travel to Camp Jamboree (CJ) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, next year. Other fund-raising activities will be scheduled throughout the year as the Scouts gear up for ...
"Wait Here" by Jenny Foster 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 and below, with auxiliary member Marion Brown, and at right. This is a modern and whimsical portra...
POLICE LOOKING FOR STOLEN DIRT BIKE (BRANT TWP, ON) – Oct. 17, at 5:26 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft at a residence in the 300 block of the Brant-Greenock Road. Sometime between 10 a.m. and 3:50 p.m. Oct. 17, a green/black Kawasaki KX45...
More than 2,200 bottles and cans were collected, raising just over $265 for Special Olympics of Kincardine and District, during a bottle drive held Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Sobeys Kincardine parking lot. Sponsored by the Kincardine Knights of Columbus, the fund-raiser actually began ea...
(GODERICH, ON) – A 51-year-old Goderich man will have to attend court in November to face an Over-80 charge, following a traffic stop that took place Oct. 14. At approximately 12:30 a.m., a Huron County OPP officer spotted a Jeep Grand Cherokee pull up to the intersection o...
The Preceptor Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in Kincardine held a Preferential Tea, Sunday afternoon at the Inverlyn Estates Clubhouse, south of Kincardine. Other area chapters were invited to attend. The speaker was Lesley Johnston who has opened a Simple Life Nat...
For the month of October, Kincardine Minor Hockey is supporting the Canadian Cancer Society through the Project Pink Tape campaign. All minor hockey players will use pink tape on their sticks to help bring awareness to young athletes and their families, as well as increase awareness in...
Q: I have started a new job that requires me to undergo drug-testing in order to keep it. I understand that there are certain medications that may cause me to have a false positive test. Can you tell me what I need to avoid? A: Urine drug-screening is becoming a much more common practi...
International Cyber Security Awareness Month continues (ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the OPP remind everyone to be aware of the E-mail scams that criminals use to commit identity theft and other crimes. Phishing is any E-mail falsely claiming to be from an establi...
Bombarded by news about the presidential election in the United States, Kelly Young (above) wondered what would happen if Republican candidate Donald Trump defeated Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and became president. That, and a call for short stories, prompted the Kinca...
"Brandon Metske played each and every hockey game for his team. When he put on the Lucknow Sepoys jersey, he played with heart and soul, every time. He was a shining example of what it means to be a Lucknow Sepoy. "He was a warrior on the ice, always battling hard for the puc...
With the mild, sunny weather continuing for a few more weeks, if you were planning to do a bit more yard work or fall house-cleaning, take note that the Kincardine Waste Management Centre at Armow has different hours, effective Monday, Oct. 17. The new hours are as follows: ...
(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Investigators with the Huron County OPP Crime Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a deceased man whose body was found Saturday afternoon, Oct. 15, on a Lake Huron beach just north of Port Albert. The man is ...
Kincardine firefighters have discovered that when it comes to proper fire prevention equipment in the home, people are more interested in just purchasing their pizza and hunkering down on a Friday night. Fire prevention officer Shane Watson was joined by four of his fellow firefighters...
A crowd of residents, staff, volunteers and the public, enjoyed entertainment and refreshments at the open house held Friday afternoon at RVilla Retirement Living in Ripley. Serena Rutledge, daughter of RVilla owners Gary and Anita Rutledge, sang and played the piano. And volunteers Jo...
(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – A body has been found on the Lake Huron shoreline, just north of Port Albert. The Huron County OPP was called to the scene Saturday afternoon, Oct. 15, after receiving the report that a deceased adult male was discovered on the beach. He was fou...
Wilk Gillin of Point Clark and members of her family presented a delightful concert in support of St. Luke's Anglican Church, in the church hall at Lurgan, Saturday evening, Oct. 8. A near-capacity crowd enjoyed the music of a variety of instruments, including a Hurdy-Gurdy. ...
A framework agreement of up to $400-million has been signed between two Ontario-based nuclear organizations that will create jobs and bring major long-term economic benefits to the province as Bruce Power advances its multi-year investment program. The agreement names SNC-Lavalin&rsq...
As Thanksgiving preparations moved into high gear across Bruce, Grey, Huron and Wellington counties last week, members of Local 255 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) gave thanks to their communities by giving back. “We are all very fortunate to live and work ...
Ernest "Ernie" Joseph Parent of Kincardine died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, at London's Victoria Hospital. He was 78. Cherished husband of the late Margaret Rose Parent (née Chapeskie) (2010). Dear father of Rodger Parent of London and Charlene (Franz Zahn) Parent ...
“Come," said the leaves to the wind one day, "Come o’er the meadows and we will play. "Put on your dresses, scarlet and gold, For summer is gone and the days grow cold.” --George Eliot Say what you will about Grey-Bruce winters, the fall colors in...
Patients from around the world, who are suffering from brain tumours, will benefit from an innovative partnership announced between two Ontario-based companies. Bruce Power and Nordion have teamed up on a new initiative that will see medical-grade, ‘High Specific Activity...
Rev. Dennis Pearson Cluley of Kincardine, died suddenly, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, in his 82nd year. Survived by his wife, Willa Cluley (née Ascah); daughters, Ann Marie Tout and Ruth Cluley; and son-in-law, Arie Moerman. Predeceased by his brother, Ted Cluley. Ordained in...
The Legion is fund-raising to replace the heating system at the branch. There will be a Halloween Dance, Oct. 29. Tickets are $15 each; available at the Legion Bar and Jerome Flowers and Gifts in downtown Kincardine. There will be prizes for best costume, a door prize and snacks. ...
(HURON TWP, ON) – Oct. 12, at 5:41 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a break-in at a residence in the 1900 block of Concession 6 in Huron Township. Sometime between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Oct. 12, the garage was forcibly entered and a quantity of tools was tak...
A new Whitney Crawford Community Centre in Tiverton could cost about $4-million and would be located east of the Tiverton Sports Arena but not attached to the existing building. That was part of the update brought forward by the ad hoc project committee to Kincardine council, i...
POLICE INVESTIGATING BREAK-IN (WALKERTON, ON) – Oct. 8, at 5:35 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a break-in at the Walkerton Meat Market located in the 200 block of Durham Street East in Walkerton. Sometime between 9 p.m. Oct. 7, and 5 a.m. Oct. 8...
A Kincardine pilot suffered minor injuries after his plane crashed near Brantford Monday. The Brant OPP was called to a rural area near Highway 54 and Number 6 School Road in Brant County at about 1 p.m., Oct. 10, in response to the incident. Police arrived with Brant County Fire Se...