The members of the Four County Labour Market Planning Board have announced that executive director Dana Soucie (right) is now chief executive officer (CEO). After four years of successfully leading the organization as executive director, Soucie's new title reflects her ongoing lead...
The Ripley-Huron Legion has donated $3,000 to the music program at Ripley-Huron Community School. Legion president Susan Reeves was at the school, Wednesday, April 8, to make the presentation to music teacher Mackenzie Burgess. The funds will be used to purchase instruments and equi...
A group of roughly 30 volunteers joined in a clean-up of Station Beach, Kincardine, Sunday afternoon. The Kincardine Environmental Action Network (KEAN) provided buckets, gloves and grabbers, and the volunteers spread out along the beach, boardwalk, grassy area and hill, to gather litt...
Frank Allan Alton of Lucknow died April 18, 2026, in Kitchener, at the age of 91. Dear husband of Loreen Alton for 65 wonderful years. Frank was a well-loved member of the community and all who knew him, and was known for his sense of humour. He was a committed member of Trinity Uni...
The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is inviting residents and visitors to share their thoughts through a public survey as work begins on a new four-year strategic plan. The feedback will help guide the museum’s priorities from 2027-30. The plan’s actions will ensure...
(ORILLIA, ON) - Turn-around times for OPP on-line police-record checks have significantly improved, following the implementation of new efficiencies. In the summer and fall of 2025, the OPP experienced a significant backlog in processing police-record checks, with turn-around time...
Connor Scott McKenzie of Australia, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, in New Zealand at the age of 28. Born Jan. 14, 1997, in Christchurch, New Zealand, he grew up in an international family, spending time in the Middle East, West Africa, Asia, Europe, New Zealand, Canada, and finally Austra...
Everlie Waite (right) of Kincardine has advanced to the Legion provincial public-speaking competition and will be travelling to Napanee, May 2, to give her speech on "The Power of Positive Thinking." The Grade 8 student at St. Anthony's School in Kincardine is thrilled to...
The Kincardine Theatre Guild has announced it has been nominated for seven awards at the Western Ontario Drama League (WODL). Five of those are for the 2025 musical, "Into the Woods," while one is for the 2026 production, "Taking Care of the Browns." One shared nomi...
Bruce Power has been named one of Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers for 2026, a distinction that recognizes organizations offering exceptional workplaces and a strong commitment to employee well-being, development, and engagement. This marks the third consecutive year Bruce Po...
Dorothy Marie Rowland (nee Nicholas) of Kincardine died peacefully, with family by her side, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton, in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mom of Michael and his wife, Maureen; and Shawn. Proud grandma of Jill...
The Municipality of Kincardine is inviting residents and visitors to connect, ask questions, and stay informed through Municipal Matters - an ongoing series of informal, drop-in sessions where members of the public can learn about topics that matter to them and hear directly from municipa...
The annual Kincardine Community Fun Run is slated for Sunday, May 3, beginning at 11 a.m., at the Bruce Avenue baseball diamond/dog park area, in the Town of Kincardine. This free event is a five-kilometre, off-road run (on the old railway line), with each kilometre marked. It's no...
Everyone is welcome to celebrate Mother's Day with an afternoon tea at the Walker House Museum in Kincardine, Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, from 12-3:30 p.m. Treat that special person in your life to an unforgettable Mother’s Day experience at the historic Walker House...
The Tiverton Agricultural Society served up a delicious pancake breakfast, followed by the annual Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 4, at the Whitney Crawford Community Centre and the ball diamonds in Tiverton. The event drew a great crowd for breakfast, as well as plenty of children wh...
As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the province is investing a total of $1,052,544 to support public transit service in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound municipalities. This funding is through the 2025-26 gas-tax program and can be used for local public transit initiatives, such as expanding...
The Kincardine Horticultural Society welcomed Shannon Wood (above) as guest speaker at the April 13 meeting, and learned about the secrets and lore of wildflowers. Wood has worked for various conservation authorities and Ontario Ministry of Natural Resource offices throughout her caree...
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has issued a water safety statement due to hazardous conditions around watercourses in the watershed. Multiple rounds of rain this past week have caused water levels to increase in all local streams and rivers. An additional 10-15 millim...
Bruce Power has entered into a collaboration agreement with Energy Alberta, a private-sector developer advancing the first major nuclear energy project in Alberta. The collaboration reflects a shared interest in understanding how an expanded, Canadian nuclear energy sector could play a...
The Government of Ontario will be investing $4,201,000 in primary-care organizations across Bruce and Grey counties in 2026, as part of the province's plan to connect every Ontarian to a primary-care provider by 2029. The announcement was made by Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, rura...
Q: You recently explained what a circadian rhythm is and the various disorders associated when it gets out of sync. Can you give suggestions on resetting our circadian rhythm? A: Our circadian rhythm can get disrupted for a variety of reasons which we discussed in a previous Ask the P...
The Township of Huron-Kinloss’ yard waste depots in Ripley and Lucknow will open for the season, tomorrow (April 18). DEPOT LOCATIONS: Huron Yard Waste Depot - just east of the Huron Landfill, 2083 Concession 6 East Lucknow Yard Waste Depot - 907 Havelock Street, ju...
This Sunday, April 19, we have our General Membership Meeting at 2 p.m. which will be followed by our annual Branch Elections meeting. In order to vote, your membership must be paid and up-to-date. You can find the list of members who have put their names forward for the Branch executive ...
(BROCKTON, ON) - A search warrant executed in the Municipality of Brockton has resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of illegal drugs and offence-related property. Two individuals from Brockton have been charged. An investigation initiated by members of the South Bruce...
Bruce Power has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SaskPower to share its expertise in nuclear generation, project development, and long-term operations, as Saskatchewan evaluates large nuclear technologies for potential use in the province. In January, the Government of S...
Dr. Ian Arra (above) will be moving on from his role of Grey Bruce medical officer of health, effective May 4. That's the word from Jim Pine and Dr. Eileen de Villa, special advisors to the Ontario chief medical officer of health, Dr. Kieran Moore, in a press release issued Thursda...
Join the Walker House Museum in Kincardine on Earth Day for a unique underwater experience! April 22 at 10 a.m., in partnership with Great Lakes Now and Inspired Planet Productions, the museum will be streaming live from the waters surrounding the Bruce Power nuclear generating station...
Adrian Natividad won the Kincardine Community Catch the Ace draw, Wednesday afternoon, taking home $521. He chose Envelope No. 7 which revealed the Jack of Diamonds, meaning the Ace of Spades remains in play. Organized by Huron Shores Hospice and the Tiverton and District Lions, the Ca...
The Kinetic Knights Robotics Team (FRC Team 781) of Kincardine had high hopes of earning a second gold medal at the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Ontario District event, held on the weekend at the University of Windsor. But despite having its robot p...
Due to high water levels at the parking lot entrance off Lake Range Drive in Point Clark, the following Huron-Kinloss Township parks and facilities are temporarily closed: Point Clark Community Centre Point Clark Dog Park Point Clark Ball Diamond Residents are asked t...
The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) has issued a watershed conditions statement – flood outlook and water safety, for all municipalities within the Maitland River and Nine Mile River watersheds. A series of thunderstorms over the past three days has brought 40-60 mi...
Bruce County has been recognized for the second year in a row as a Top 100 Employer in southwestern Ontario. This competition recognizes employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. “It is an honour to receive this recognition as one of southwester...
Have you ever wondered how your favourite apples taste the same every time you bite into them? The answer lies in a fascinating horticultural technique called ‘grafting’ - and it’s something you can learn to do yourself. Staff at the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens in Ri...
Hanna Beaune, 20, of Kincardine, an art student at Sheridan College, has her work on display as the guest artist for the month of April, at the Victoria Park Gallery in downtown Kincardine. A recipient of the art gallery's scholarship in 2024, Beaune has been studying film and tele...
Marilyn Farrell (nee Thompson) of Walkerton, formerly of Pine River, died peacefully, April 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Ron Farrell for 55 years. Devoted mother of Paulette (Kevin) and Dave (Julie), and a proud and cherished gran...
The Ripley Curling Club hosted its year-end bash at the community centre last Saturday night. Great food, great music, and a lot of fun for everyone there! Thanks for your support this season. Congratulations to the Kincardine girls Under-15B team that won the Ontario Women's Hocke...
The Co-operators across Bruce County have donated $30,000 toward the fight against human-trafficking in the region. Thursday afternoon, Jennifer Cook of The Co-operators in Kincardine and Stacey Catalano of The Co-operators in Port Elgin presented the funding to Danielle Bois, com...
Kincardine deputy mayor Andrea Clarke has resigned, effective immediately, to take on a significant and well-deserved opportunity in her judicial career as a deputy judge. The municipality made the announcement in a press release, issued Monday. Clarke has served the community with ...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - The South Bruce OPP is warning residents about an ongoing fraud involving scammers impersonating local fire departments. In this scam, individuals receive phone calls from someone claiming to be from a local fire department. The call display may appear to s...
William Arthur (Art) Danahy died peacefully at home in Kincardine, April 9, 2026, in his 86th year. Deeply missed by his beloved wife, Corabelle Grace Danahy (née Thompson), and his loving children, Kevin (Elaine), Terri-ann and Janice. Proud and devoted grandfather of Tyler ...