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Police seek witnesses to poppy box theft in Kincardine

December 2, 2015

(KINCARDINE, ON) – Nov. 12, at 4:33 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of the theft of a poppy box from the Tim Horton’s location on Broadway in Kincardine.  Officers arrived to find that a poppy donation box had been taken from the service counter.   ...

Huron-Bruce MPP says opposition killed tax on home ownership

December 2, 2015

Tuesday afternoon (Dec. 1), Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson stood in the Legislature to congratulate and thank the more than 100 Huron-Bruce constituents who joined her in opposition of the Ontario government's Municipal Land Transfer Tax.     "I am glad to see that t...

Kincardine man charged in Walkerton fatality Oct. 24

December 2, 2015

(MUNICIPALITY OF BROCKTON, ON) – A 21-year-old Kincardine man has been charged, following the investigation into a fatality Oct. 24 in Walkerton. The South Bruce OPP, Walkerton Fire Department  and EMS paramedics were called to the scene of a motor vehicle collision along Du...

Ripley Christmas Store is a market for local talent

December 1, 2015

The Ripley Christmas Store opened its doors Nov. 17 in the former Village Flower Shop in downtown Ripley and has seen a steady stream of Christmas shoppers ever since. Organizer Diane McCulloch is excited by the enthusiastic response from vendors and customers, alike. The store cont...

United Way of Bruce Grey uses almost half of utility assist...

December 1, 2015

The United Way of Bruce Grey has used 40 per cent of its utility assistance funding with another eight months to go in this reporting year. The agency switched to reporting on a July-to-June format to more accurately capture the impact of a single winter, says executive director France...

Help the South Bruce OPP Fill-a-Cruiser for the local food ...

December 1, 2015

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – Saturday, Dec. 12, members of the South Bruce OPP and members of the South Bruce OPP Auxiliary Unit will be on hand at area grocery stores, collecting donations for the local food banks.   In Kincardine, the OPP cruiser will be at Sobeys from 1...

Prestigious international review of Bruce Power has begun

December 1, 2015

A group of international nuclear experts, led by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has arrived at Bruce Power for an Operational Safety Review Team (OSART) Mission, which runs until Dec. 17.   Bruce Power was put forward for this review in 2014 by the Canadian Nuclea...

Huron OPP Auxiliary hosting food and toy drives

December 1, 2015

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – It’s the time of the year to open up your heart and spread some joy and kindness with your fellow neighbour.  This Christmas season, the Huron County OPP Auxiliary Unit will be hosting two special events to help those in need.   Satur...

Where's Liz? contest wraps up for 2015

November 30, 2015

With one final snapshot, sent today, the "Where's Liz?" contest for 2015 has wrapped up. In the past month, Kincardine Record reporter/editor Liz Dadson was found at the Legion Remembrance Day services in Tiverton and Kincardine, and at the Community Living of Kincardine ...

Motorized scooter parking now at Kincardine hospital

November 30, 2015

In an effort to improve accessibility for patients and visitors, the South Bruce Grey Health Centre has designated an area at the entrance to the Kincardine hospital site for motorized scooter parking. The need for scooter parking area was identified by Bruce Edwards, a member of the K...

South Bruce OPP report liquor charge; and soccer field damage

November 30, 2015

DRIVER WILL TRY WALKING FOR THREE DAYS   (KINCARDINE, ON) – Nov. 28, at 6:52 p.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol along Queen Street, Kincardine, stopped a grey Nissan pick-up.  The officer found that the driver had been drinking alcohol. A three-day driver&rsq...

Health unit seeks public's help after man bitten by dog in ...

November 30, 2015

The Grey Bruce Health Unit is seeking assistance from the public in finding the owner of a dog involved in a biting incident that occurred in Tiverton.   Saturday, Nov. 28, at approximately 3 p.m., a woman was walking two dogs on a laneway in the vicinity of 184 Victoria Str...

Purple Grove news

November 30, 2015

Some Purple Grove folks were in to see the old Scout Hall renovations that Darryl Robinson has been working on in preparation for a new business, 2m. Wow what a superb job!    Congrats to all the vendors at the RVilla Christmas Bazaar, Friday afternoon. What a lot of talen...

Ask the Pharmacist

November 30, 2015

Q: I am currently breastfeeding my newborn baby and I am wondering what choices I have for contraception?   A: It is important to note that abstinence is the only 100-per-cent foolproof way to ensure that you will not get pregnant again. This may seem like a good option, post-del...

Grand evening for Christmas parade in Ripley

November 29, 2015

It was ideal weather for a parade Sunday night, as about a dozen floats rode through downtown Ripley to the Complex where the children greeted Santa Claus, during the 15th annual Christmas celebration. Unlike previous years, with windy, snowy, cold conditions, this year was clear and c...

Education partnership at KDSS results in plaques for co-op ...

November 29, 2015

What began as a donation of material to the Kincardine District Secondary School woodworking class, turned into a partnership in education, and has resulted in distinctive plaques for employers with the KDSS co-operative education program. Dean Netzke, of D.J. Netzke Carpentry, Kincard...

Atom Kinucks take unbeaten streak into first game of Silver...

November 29, 2015

The Canadian Tire Atom Kinucks continued their unbeaten streak into the first game of the Silver Stick in Wingham on the weekend. Saturday afternoon, the Kinucks took on Seaforth at the Goderich Arena. Kincardine took an early lead and kept pounding for three periods to earn a 12-2 win...

Ripley Horticultural Society holds Christmas potluck

November 28, 2015

The Ripley and District Horticultural Society held its Christmas potluck Nov. 18 at the Ripley Complex. Besides enjoying a delicious meal, the organization honoured a couple of members for their hard work and commitment. Sheila MacDonald received a Life Membership for dedicated serv...

Donations, recognition for Kincardine and Ripley firefighte...

November 28, 2015

The past week has been a good one for the Kincardine and Ripley firefighters, and the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation. Wednesday, representatives of Trillium Mutual Insurance were at the Kincardine Fire Department, presenting a cheque for $4,000. Trillium Mutual ...

Kinetic Knights Robotics Team 781 celebrates 15th season

November 28, 2015

A lot has changed since the Kinetic Knights Robotics Team 781 was formed 15 years ago. A FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics competition team, it began in 2001 with Bruce Power staff mentoring Kincardine District Secondary School students. Amon...

Kincardine Legion Corner

November 28, 2015

Tickets for the New Year's Eve Dance, to the music of DJ Mike Brough, are available at the clubroom bar for Legion members until Nov. 30. Starting Dec. 1, they will be made available to the public. Tickets are $35 each or $65 per couple.   Sunday, Dec. 13, will be the final F...

Body of missing Lucknow man found in field north of Zion Ro...

November 28, 2015

(LUCKNOW, ON) – The body of a missing Lucknow man has been found in a field north of Zion Road in Huron County. Thursday (Nov. 26), the South Bruce OPP reported that 43-year-old Keith Webb was missing. Police continued the search Friday (Nov. 27) with assistance from the West Reg...

Bitterly-cold wind in downtown Kincardine for Hometown Chri...

November 27, 2015

A bitterly-cold wind blew through downtown Kincardine during Hometown Christmas Saturday night, Nov. 21. But that didn't slow down the crowd of adults and children who filled Queen Street for the many activities, including horse-drawn wagon ride;, a petting zoo with a camel, a llam...

Kincardine hospital auxiliary donates $20,000 to hospital f...

November 27, 2015

The South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine Auxiliary held its Christmas meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 25, at the Best Western Plus Governor’s Inn, with a delicious traditional Christmas lunch buffet  It was wonderful to have so many members attend, as well as special guests ...

Snowy night for Tiverton park tree-lighting; and Tiverton news

November 27, 2015

Amid a heavy snowfall, a large crowd gathered at St. Andrews Park in Tiverton for the seventh annual tree-lighting Saturday night. The snow continued to fall, there were a few freshly-built snowmen, and a live nativity scene, complete with Jimmy the Donkey and two adorable lambs. Every...

South Bruce OPP report break-in; Operation Heat; and Lock-i...

November 27, 2015

POLICE FIND BREAK-IN WHILE CHECKING ON ALARM   (WALKERTON, ON) – Nov. 26, at 11:22 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of an alarm at the former Brant Township School located along Warden Avenue in Walkerton.  Officers arrived to find that the building had...

Watch our for those pop-ups while surfing on-line, warn police

November 26, 2015

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – A Goderich resident narrowly escaped becoming a victim of an on-line scam this week when he encountered an on-line “pop-up” message.  The resident reported he was on-line when his computer began to freeze up. A “pop-up” window ope...

South Bruce Grey Health Centre upgrades infusion pump syste...

November 26, 2015

The South Bruce Grey Health Centre has upgraded the infusion pump system at all four of its sites, including Kincardine, Walkerton, Chesley and Durham, through the generous support of the hospital foundations in each community. Infusion pumps, used to deliver intravenous (IV) medicatio...

South Bruce OPP members recognized at West Region awards ce...

November 26, 2015

(LONDON, ON) – Nov. 12, the annual OPP West Region awards ceremony was held at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in London.  OPP commissioner Vince Hawkes was in attendance to recognize OPP members, both uniform and civilian, along with members of the public for their service.&...

South Bruce OPP looking for missing Lucknow man

November 26, 2015

(LUCKNOW, ON) – The South Bruce OPP is seeking information on the whereabouts of 43-year-old Keith Webb (R) after OPP officers checked his home in Lucknow Nov. 25 and he wasn't there. Webb is described as 5'10" tall, weighing 309 pounds, with short, receding brown/gr...

Kincardine Theatre Guild's pantomime is "Peter Pan&quo...

November 25, 2015

Quite simply, it's the Peter Pan story as you've never seen it before. The Kincardine Theatre Guild's production of "Peter Pan, A Pantomime," is a brilliant showcase of talent - young and old. And it's delightful entertainment for young and old, as well. Fe...

Find beautiful Christmas decorations, unique gift ideas at ...

November 25, 2015

Shoppers will be amazed and intrigued by the many beautiful Christmas decorations and unique gift ideas available at J'Adorn in downtown Kincardine. There, you will find magnificent style and European flair everywhere, especially in the delightful Christmas ornaments that grace the...

Huron-Bruce MPP pressures government on cost of Cap-and-Tra...

November 25, 2015

Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson continues to pressure the Ontario government about the cost of its proposed Cap-and-Trade scheme. During Question Period Wednesday (Nov. 25), the Ontario Progressive Conservative (PC) critic for environment and Cap-and-Trade asked the government about the ...

Goderich resident loses $1,000 in Phoney Bank Investigator ...

November 25, 2015

(GODERICH, ON) – A Goderich resident is out $1,000 after falling victim to a version of the “Phoney Bank Investigator” scam.  Nov. 18, the victim received a call at home around 7:20 a.m. from a purported investigator from one of the big banks. The scammer advised...

Armow Wind development to be completed by end of the year

November 24, 2015

The 91-turbine Armow Wind development in Kincardine is slated to be up and running by the end of the year.   A tour of the wind farm at the end of September, showed the work under way, including the installation of the turbines and the fibre optic cable, hooking up the electric...

Bruce Power committed to providing province with large volu...

November 24, 2015

Bruce Power is committed to providing Ontario with a large volume of carbon-free electricity. That was the response from the company, following the provincial government's release of its Climate Change Strategy, Tuesday afternoon. The strategy charts a course to secure a low-carbon...

Youthful cast is captivating in HAWK Theatre's production o...

November 23, 2015

HAWK Theatre, based in Lucknow, is to be commended for taking on the challenging task of staging a show with 23 youth in the cast, ranging in age from six to 14. It may not be easy, but it is definitely rewarding as the young actors captivate the audience in "Return to Wonderland,...

Busy Friday night for Kincardine Fall Fair ambassador

November 23, 2015

Friday night, Nov. 20, was a busy night for Hailey Allen, the Kincardine Fall Fair ambassador.  At 6 p.m., she addressed the crowd at the lighting of Victoria Park, inside the gazebo with and MC Bruce Barker of myFM. The Kincardine Community Singers also entertained with Christmas...

Ask the Pharmacist

November 23, 2015

Q: I have some concerns about my son’s sudden weight loss. Can males suffer from eating disorders as well?   A: While eating disorders in males are less prevalent and receive far less attention than is seen with the female population, it is an unfortunate reality that many ...

Purple Grove news

November 23, 2015

The annual meeting for the Purple Grove Community Centre was held on the 16th. Chairman Rob Thompson did his usual capable job of keeping the discussions and decisions on track. Treasurer Heather Finnie gave her report which was approved by the community members present. The newest direct...

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