Huron-Kinloss taxpayers paid a total of $137,386.28 in council remuneration in 2014, up slightly from the year before. Township treasurer Jodi MacArthur presented the report at the general committee meeting Monday morning, March 2, outlining the total cost for council members' sala...
Our sympathy goes out to the families of Irma Slessor and Vern Norman. Congratulations to William, Alayna and Ethan Houghton of Michigan who were recently honoured to become members of the National Elementary Honour Society. Grandparents Shirley and Doug MacDo...
Q: I was think of getting away south for a respite from the winter. I heard there was a mosquito-borne virus that is making some people sick. What should I know about it? A: When we think of mosquito-borne diseases, we tend to think of malaria ravaging parts of Africa, South Am...
About 50 people gathered at the Kincardine Legion, Saturday afternoon, to offer their best wishes to Legion member and Second World War veteran Em Campbell who is leaving Kincardine next week to be nearer her family in Kingston. Legion first vice-president Mary Farrell welcomed everyon...
For nearly 120 years, the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) has been supporting Canadians across the country, particularly toward the end of their lives. In Grey-Bruce, the VON has two main ways in which it helps senior citizens remain comfortable and active as they grow older. ...
Last week, Glen Murray, minister of the environment and climate change, began consultations on Ontario’s Climate Change Discussion Paper. Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, Progressive Conservative (PC) critic for the environment and climate change, is questioning just how serious he i...
The Kinetic Knights Robotics team of Kincardine unveiled its 2015 robot, "L.C.," at the open house held Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21, at the Lake Huron Learning Centre. The robot is named after the late Lewis Cavasotto, a staunch volunteer with the team, who died last fall. K...
The Right Honourable Paul Martin, founder of the Martin Aboriginal Education Initiative (MAEI) and former prime minister of Canada, visited Saugeen District Secondary School Wednesday, Feb. 25, to speak with students enrolled in the Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program (AYEP). ...
The Kincardine Legion executive is warning the public that there have been scam phone calls requesting donations for the Legion Dominion Command to support veterans and asking for a credit card number. The Legion does not make phone calls requesting donations and if you do receive a scam ...
As the extremely cold temperatures continue in the Kincardine area, residents and the public works department continue to battle frozen waterlines. Last year, there were 77 incidents of frozen water pipes, and chief administrative officer Murray Clarke says he hopes that won't be r...
The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) convention was held in Toronto at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel from Thursday, Feb. 19, to Saturday, Feb. 21. Representatives from the three local agricultural societies (Kincardine, Tiverton and Ripley) attended along wi...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine hospital auxiliary held its annual meeting Wednesday morning, Feb. 25, at the Kincardine hospital. Sixteen members and two guests braved the blustery, extremely cold weather to attend. President Ginny Ross had just returned from a spring-li...
The Municipalities of Kincardine, Huron-Kinloss and Arran-Elderslie have released a report that estimates the economic and environmental benefits of expanding natural gas distribution services to their communities. The report, prepared by Elenchus Research Associates Inc., concludes th...
The Bluewater District School Board is seeking stakeholder input as it undergoes a review of its multi-year strategic plan. Members of the public are invited to participate in a survey, which is available on the board website at www.bwdsb.on.ca from March 2 until April 24. The board...
The weather cleared up just in time for former Canadian prime minister Paul Martin to make a stop at the Tim Hortons in downtown Kincardine, Wednesday afternoon. With Allan Thompson, federal Liberal candidate for Huron-Bruce, Martin greeted people at the coffee shop and signed a couple...
DONALD ANGUS GRAHAM July 19, 1948 - February 18, 2015 With sadness for all who knew Danny Graham of Kincardine, the day came to say goodbye, for now, to a very soft-hearted Husband, Father, Friend, Grandpa, Brother-in-law, Cousin and Uncle. Beloved husband of ...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - The OPP is supporting Wednesday's launch of the 2015 Crime Prevention Campaign by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and its declaration of Feb. 25 as “Protect Your Property Day.” The South Bruce OPP joins police acros...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The Huron County OPP reminds residents that the online Citizen Self-Reporting System remains available for all citizens to report specific occurrences. You make the report, at your convenience, without the need to attend an OPP detachment or call the OPP ...
High wind and heavy drifting caused the closure of several roads Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 24), and the cancellation of school buses and events. The storm blew in throughout the day and by 12:45 p.m., Highway 21 between Amberley and Goderich was closed by the OPP. Two hours later, Highw...
(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – The Huron County OPP has closed a section of Bluewater Veterans Highway (Highway 21) from Blyth Road (Huron County Road 25) to Amberley Road (Bruce County Road 86) - Amberley to Goderich - effective 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24. Blowing s...
The Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club has announced the line-up for the seventh annual Lucknow's Music in the Fields, slated for Aug. 28 and 29, at the Lucknow Soccer Fields. The headliner for Friday night is Dallas Smith who performed at Lucknow's Music in the Fields in ...
(MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE, ON) - Monday, Feb. 23, at about 8:24 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a motor vehicle collision between a school bus and a car on Walsh Street, just north of Russell Street, in the Town of Kincardine. The driver of a First Canada sc...
The Municipality of Kincardine is currently experiencing a large number of frozen water services, due to the depth of frost and continuing cold temperatures. With crews able to thaw about five services per day, the current wait times to have a service thawed and water restored, can exc...
Happy Birthday to Irene Boyle of Walkerton. The family members who were able to travel over there gathered at the Louthers' home on Sunday to celebrate. Congratulations to Anne MacInnes on receiving the Syngenta 4-H Ontario Arbor Award - a well-deserved award for more tha...
(MUNICIPALITY OF BROCKTON, ON) - Monday, Feb. 23, about about 1:53 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a stolen pick-up truck from the parking lot at the Mac’s Convenience store located on Yonge Street, South (Walkerton) in the Municipality of Brockton. The veh...
Q: I understand the measles are back. What do I need to know about them? A: In a fashion similar to the re-emergence of the mumps which we covered about a month ago, measles have re-entered Ontario to some degree for the first time in what seems like a generation. Thanks to the...
Arthur and Norine Turland spent their first year of marriage separated because of the Second World War, but that only spurred them on to stay together. And they have – for seven decades. The Kincardine couple celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary, surrounded by famil...
The Terracycle program in Kincardine has a new champion, as Kincardine council has agreed to provide some assistance. In committee-of-the-whole Wednesday night (Feb. 18), program co-ordinator Amanda Saxton explained the benefits of Terracycle which began in Kincardine in September, 201...
Due to a restriction in storage space, the Legion has available several non-folding wheelchairs in very good condition. If you are interested in obtaining one, please call John at 519-396-9445 to make an appointment to view the chairs. A donation to the Legion would be appreciated for a c...
A dozen youth took to the stage Saturday morning for the annual Kincardine Legion public speaking competition. Four youngsters in Grades 2 and 3 at St. Anthony's School, competed in the storytelling division, with the following receiving certificates for their performance: Ed...
Despite the stormy winter weather on Valentine's Day, more than 100 people attended the first annual charity Valentine's Gala in support of Community Living of Kincardine and District, Saturday night in the Kincardine Hall at the Davidson Centre. The hall was beautifully decora...
Bragg Communications (Eastlink) is still interested in purchasing Bruce Telecom. That's the word from Kincardine mayor Anne Eadie at the council meeting Wednesday night (Feb. 18). Eadie told council she had contacted Eastlink the previous Friday and the company is interested in re...
Members of the Kincardine Skating Club brought home gold medals after competing at Weskate, a Central Ontario Area competition, held Jan. 31 to Feb. 1. All of the club's skaters had topnotch results at Weskate and the public will have an opportunity to see all of the skaters ...
I hope everyone is staying warm. I didn't know thermometers could register minus-25 Celsius! Our condolences to the Koberinski family. On the night of Feb. 14, Art and Marj Koberinski escaped with their lives and the clothes on their backs when their home on Highway 9, Ki...
Heavy snow and high wind hit the Kincardine area again, Thursday afternoon, causing road closures and headaches for motorists. By 5 p.m., the South Bruce OPP had closed Highway 21 from Southampton to Amberley, and Highway 9 from Kincardine to Walkerton. The severe cold temperature c...
The Kinetic Knights Robotics team of Kincardine has finished building its robot and is gearing up for regional competitions which begin in March. Beginning in early January, the team had six weeks to build the robot for the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technolo...
The February meeting of the Reid’s Corners Women's Institute was held at RVilla Retirement Living in Ripley. Residents, many of whom were former Institute members, joined the present members, swelling the attendance to more than 30. Evelyn Elliott, program convener...
Thursday, the Chief Electoral Officer released his report on the apparent contravention of the Elections Act in the Sudbury byelection. “Having reviewed the evidence and findings from this regulatory investigation, it is my opinion that the actions of Gerry Lougheed Jr. a...
Huron-Bruce MP Ben Lobb has announced he will host a passport clinic, Wednesday, March 4, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Kincardine Legion. Staff will be available to assist local residents in either renewing or becoming a first-time passport-holder. Lobb’s office will courier the p...
The beauty of winter descended on Bruce Beach, between the 6th and 8th Concessions, in Huron-Kinloss Township, Monday afternoon. After a weekend of freezing temperatures and blowing and drifting snow, the quiet solitude and sunshine were a welcome change.